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Great comment. I find it slightly off-putting that he would put everything else on hold for professional development. In this industry, there is an undeniable need for working very hard (new languages, softwares, frameworks, design patterns etc. not to mention the amazing output that comes from Academic research) but balance is so important. I speak anecdotally, of course, but it feels amazing to work really hard during the week and have the weekends off to spend time and build friendships and relationships. And to be honest, the industry pays well enough that not to take advantage of it would be a bigger fallacy.