Note that its also possible to approach things as a competition without driving all the fun out of it. You just have to: 1) Admit that you're taking it farther

Note that its also possible to approach things as a competition without driving all the fun out of it. You just have to: 1) Admit that you're taking it farther than necessary because you get joy/fulfillment from the competition. 2) Appreciate and welcome the non-competitive hobbyists.