First, I recognize that the opportunity for this sort of focus is an incredibly rare and selfish privilege. Very few people are afforded to opportunity to not be all-consumed with just surviving. I'm not saying it's bad or that we should feel guilty, just that it is very important to recognize the reality and be thankful.

Second, I focus on two things: riding bikes and building stuff. I stay on track by examining the artifacts produced, but focus on the act of doing. Progress encourages practice.