The answer is not sexy or intriguing, and I don't have any life hacks.
The "secrets" to my productive lifestyle are waking up early, setting goals, getting a bit less sleep, and working when I want to be doing other things.
Things to do Instead of Making Money
Here are just a few fun tasks I'd prefer to be doing instead of painstakingly writing that article or perfecting that proofreading job or publishing that book. I bet you can relate:
Languishing in bed every morning, sleeping as late as I can.
Binge-watching fantastic shows, movies, and podcasts.
Devouring All. The. Books.
Binge-watching fantastic shows, movies, and podcasts.
Devouring All. The. Books.
Socializing leisurely at a coffee shop.