Great post overall, and great advice on picking your game.
What I would add is: sometimes the thing which you want to do can't be done without some engagement in a game you don't like. It doesn't mean you have to give in and lose yourself entirely to the game, but you need at least pay enough attention to understand what's going on. The world is full of gatekeepers, often where you least expect it. Trying to avoid that reality can sometimes lead you to a worse place than just sucking it up and putting on a smile to get where you want to be.
What I would add is: sometimes the thing which you want to do can't be done without some engagement in a game you don't like. It doesn't mean you have to give in and lose yourself entirely to the game, but you need at least pay enough attention to understand what's going on. The world is full of gatekeepers, often where you least expect it. Trying to avoid that reality can sometimes lead you to a worse place than just sucking it up and putting on a smile to get where you want to be.