[ChrisMarshallNY]

> I have stopped learning new things, and working on personal projects because of Dota2.

Might be worth looking at. In my own life, I have had severe issues with video games, in the past. I use a Mac, though (the worst video game platform on Earth), so that limits my ability to get too compulsive.

It can get bad, for me, but I know that I'm a bit of an outlier.

When I stopped compulsing on video games, my "nights and weekends" projects took off, in a big way.

The rest is history.

Good luck.

[abhnv]

I am similar to you, I use Linux (not the best for gaming, but still I make games work through WINE).

I think once I stop compulsing on video games too, then maybe I can start working on my personal projects too.