Your decision wasn't the worst thing assuming you actually enjoy what you do. In contrast, one of the most tragic mistakes anyone can make is working that hard for technical excellence, having the talent, but then realising after many years that they actually dislike or even hate the work.
For the reasons above, I think it's crucial that people take extended breaks every few years to really think about whether they enjoy what they're doing, or if they're just doing it because they have the ability and otherwise kind of fell into a certain path.
Good insight thank you. I fell into a profession that I could do. I still don't know if I like it but I made it my own and there are certain aspects I like.
For the reasons above, I think it's crucial that people take extended breaks every few years to really think about whether they enjoy what they're doing, or if they're just doing it because they have the ability and otherwise kind of fell into a certain path.