A tech worker describes becoming a youth basketball coach in January 2020, finding unexpected fulfillment in helping middle-school players improve their skills and confidence through a successful season. He reflects on why coaching brought him happiness—direct human connection, physical engagement, and personal control—and questions whether a career focused on scalable tech products aligns with genuine life satisfaction.
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A tech worker describes becoming a youth basketball coach in January 2020, finding unexpected fulfillment in helping middle-school players improve their skills and confidence through a successful season. He reflects on why coaching brought him happiness—direct human connection, physical engagement, and personal control—and questions whether a career focused on scalable tech products aligns with genuine life satisfaction.