Chess is much different than the other activities you mentioned; chess you cannot get better just by doing it. It actually requires effort OFF the chessboard to improve.
Need someone to stop me from smashing my laptop

Study more. Post less. Play slower time controls.
And put a 5 second bonus into your "open seeks."
Very Simple.
Just tried to kick off the guys thread. All the best.
And Zborg this is the only thread Ive ever posted in and just want to thank people for taking time out of their day to help me :)

Study more. Post less. Play slower time controls.
And put a 5 second bonus into your "open seeks."
Very Simple.
Your profile pic: Are those the Wright Brothers' lesser known cousins?

Study more. Post less. Play slower time controls.
And put a 5 second bonus into your "open seeks."
Very Simple.
Your profile pic: Are those the Wright Brothers' lesser known cousins?
The Wrong brothers?

About that h3 thing.... Ever consider playing the Fishing Pole?
I have never heard of this but I'm intrigued
It is usually played for black and the basic key elements are shown below. But I think you'll get the idea.
Bc5 to gain control of the g3 square. Preserve this bishop on a7 if needed.
Mostly comes from The Berlin Defense of the Ruy Lopez.
Just tried to kick off the guys thread. All the best.
Well I guess that's better than trying to kick off the guy's head.