Should you quit gaming (or any hobby really) to become a software developer?

This is a question I'm seeing pop up a lot recently and the answer is often overwhelmingly on the side of dropping gaming almost entirely if not completely.

Today I want to discuss the reasoning behind this opinion, and why I don't think its the best advice for everyone out there trying to learn to code.

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Chapters:
00:00 Concerning narrative around gaming
01:33 The argument for quitting gaming/hobbies to learn coding
04:19 My issue with this viewpoint
05:30 My recommendation for most people
06:32 Comparing my experience with learning how to code
07:37 I ruined one of my hobbies focusing my career
08:39 If you quit your hobbies for a career, this will likely happen
09:49 In summary/too long, didn't watch
11:22 Extra bit about the mental challenge of software engineering and how hobbies can help
12:34 Conclusion