Both. I'm a big fan of what Paul said (Paul of biblical fame :) ) He was all about "All things in moderation". The idea that even the best things in life can be detrimental if you go overboard with them is probably the single best guiding principle I have found by which to live.
Sure, a week of coding without peeking your head out of your room isn't a bad thing per-se but balance that with some socialization the next week. Things tend to run in seasons and cycles for people like us who can get lost in our current obsession. I think it's ok to dive into a mad rush to finish a project or an idea, just be intentional about pulling back and balancing that out with broader things when you are done.
I tend to find that reminding myself to try and focus on meeting somebody else's need allows me to enjoy social occasions more, as odd as that sounds. Letting somebody else complain to me about their week for 15 minutes might not be all that interesting but being able to serve somebody else in that way can actually be very fulfilling and as a whole, looking at social interactions from that perspective can give you a whole new outlook on things. (again, within balance)
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Both. I'm a big fan of what Paul said (Paul of biblical fame :) ) He was all about "All things in moderation". The idea that even the best things in life can be detrimental if you go overboard with them is probably the single best guiding principle I have found by which to live.
Sure, a week of coding without peeking your head out of your room isn't a bad thing per-se but balance that with some socialization the next week. Things tend to run in seasons and cycles for people like us who can get lost in our current obsession. I think it's ok to dive into a mad rush to finish a project or an idea, just be intentional about pulling back and balancing that out with broader things when you are done.
I tend to find that reminding myself to try and focus on meeting somebody else's need allows me to enjoy social occasions more, as odd as that sounds. Letting somebody else complain to me about their week for 15 minutes might not be all that interesting but being able to serve somebody else in that way can actually be very fulfilling and as a whole, looking at social interactions from that perspective can give you a whole new outlook on things. (again, within balance)