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Amazing thread OP. We need more discussions like this.
I think there needs to be a season for this in every young males life where you really buckle down and reflect.
Write down what you want to accomplish, pray and execute.
Anything not part of that vision can wait till later.
I'm kind of going through that phase right now and honestly my life is "boring" from the outside, but I can see little improvements in my life.
I think the biggest part of this period is writing down what you're looking to accomplish and plan your day (Sunday through Sunday) on what you plan on doing to reach said goals.
For me I've largely cut off most social movements outside of soccer. Evening when I'm "fooling around" it's in line with my vision.
I think the best way to do this is turn off all social media, drown out most if not all external noise. Keep strong your internal voice. Write down what you want to accomplish (this cannot be overstated) and keep a diary/log of what you've done daily. It'll keep you honest.
I look at it as a focused development phase where you really just want to 100%.
Props to you OP.

Story of my life OPever have a moment in life where you cut mostly everyone off to get your shyt together? Been having to ignore friends and women completely as of late because I’m not living to my full potential.

I had a moment like that last year. For 6 months I semi cut people off, not completely ofcourse and that was by far the most productive period of my life as an adult. bytches for the most part (especially clingy ones) are productivity vacuum. I fukked the most bytches back when I was unemployed
To restore some balance. All work and no play isn't healthy.Why’d you stop?
To restore some balance. All work and no play isn't healthy.
Yep. I think there are seasons where you need to just grind things out.
It can vary. 1 month, 2-3 months etc. When you've built the foundation for the next level/stage in your life then you can chill a bit.
Just like a new job. The first 3-4 month you wanna be working hard before asking for any days off. I think the same applies to your "season of solitude".
I look at the seasons as a good indicator as well. Winter and half of spring are good times to stay focused and grind hard (especially since it's mad cold, at least here in the Northeast). Then later spring and summer you can enjoy your time knowing that the month prior you were on job and set yourself up in such a way that when you having fun you can do so knowing all your affairs are in order.
E.g. No point going on a holiday to Miami if your behind on your car note or CC bills etc.