I move countries a lot, and so my group of friends changes with every move. So something I've realized is that if I have a group of friends who are into getting shit done, such as active enterpreneurs, then I tend to put a lot more time into my free-time projects as well. Conversely, when I have friends who like to spend time watching movies and drinking beer (nothing wrong with that, in moderation), then I tend to get a lot less done.
So the answer really depends on the circumstances.
I move countries a lot, and so my group of friends changes with every move. So something I've realized is that if I have a group of friends who are into getting shit done, such as active enterpreneurs, then I tend to put a lot more time into my free-time projects as well. Conversely, when I have friends who like to spend time watching movies and drinking beer (nothing wrong with that, in moderation), then I tend to get a lot less done.
So the answer really depends on the circumstances.