I see hard work as a catalyst. Apollo Guidance Computer was 2.048 MHz processor. These days even a washing machine is more powerful. Martial Art is actually a perfect example. More brute force you have, the better it is. But it's only a 2nd tier priority.
The problem is not with my stories, the problem is that you have read all the eastern and western stories, fables and legends... lol
I do spend an obscene amount of time reading and watching stuff. But I'm barely into my 20s. I couldn't have finished all that all too soon! In case I have finished most of them, I still have Netflix and some books to read. (I've been wanting to read Ender's Game for some time)