Ya I was actually thinking about all of this today in the context of allocating the space and resources to develop something into that 3rd level of experience,

Ya I was actually thinking about all of this today in the context of allocating the space and resources to develop something into that 3rd level of experience, and basically agree with everything you just said for the same reasons. I didn't get into hiking at the same time as biking or skateboarding, I developed depth in each gradually, which allows me to engage in them with less overhead over time. I tend not to explore things that I anticipate I'll want to go deep with if I don't feel like I can make way for them yet. I'm gradually dipping my toe into hobbyist electronics stuff, very very slowly, but I've made space for it by already having appropriate kit for more lengthy day hikes, skateboarding, programming, and whatever else. Trying to solder something for the first time this weekend won't prevent me from doing a 30km hike the next day, because I don't need to spend time researching head lamps or shoes. If I wanted to expand into mountaineering, which I do, I'd need to be comfortable with leaving my other things for a bit, which only comes once they're less demanding to maintain Are you around the west coast of Canada by chance?