On the flip side, dropping $2.5k for a hobby you haven't investigated yet and then looking back 6 months later on the computer collecting dust will likely dissu

On the flip side, dropping $2.5k for a hobby you haven't investigated yet and then looking back 6 months later on the computer collecting dust will likely dissuade you from investing any time into potential future hobbies. I play piano, and I'd never encourage anyone to go drop $2.5k on an electric keyboard just to provide a motivation. A decision to pick up a new hobby/skill should be based on desire, not a handcuff.