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by ironlake 1402 days ago
>I have stopped learning new things, and working on personal projects because of Dota2.

In most professions, people learn on the job and don't have personal projects. It's OK to work 40 hours (or less!) a week and not think about your job on nights or weekends.

I have personal projects that I enjoy. I usually only work on them a few days a year. They are strictly for my own personal enjoyment and I could not imagine a prospective employer caring or being impressed.

I learn new things by taking time out of my regular 9-5 workday, even if the things I learn aren't directly related to my work. And my employer sends me to conferences for continuing education.

If dota2 is problem in your life, uninstall it. But it's normal and healthy to pursue hobbies and interests that you enjoy after work. Literally none of the non-programmers in your company (e.g. sales, hr, finance) have personal projects. They go home and play dota2, or bake, or binge re-watch Downton Abbey.