See <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;sivers.org&#x2F;no2" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;sivers.org&#x2F;no2</a> for a little more context.<p>There are a few programming and writing projects that I&#x27;ve been wanting to finish for years.<p>So when I look at a new hobby or interest, like the ones you describe above, I think, “Ah... sounds fun... some day... But first I have to finish what I&#x27;ve started.”  Not having the stuff around helps keep me focused.<p>The pain of not finishing my existing projects is greater than the pleasure I&#x27;d get from the new hobby.<p>(FWIW, the few things I own include the hiking gear you describe.)