Maybe at that time, hobbies and personal life wasn't considered as important as being busy in doing your work.

However, things have changed now. It's preferred to be balanced physically, emotionally and mentally instead of being miserable by chasing a bigger number in your bank account.

This is the observation that struck me the most from your write-up, it is really true, things are changing and that is so beautiful because it means humans in general are on the path to living a way more balanced life, paying attention to psychological and mental needs rather than just the physical. Kudos.👍