> I'd argue that a pro does spend time obsessing over tools, but is differentiated from an amateur by knowing when to stop. Well put. A more general statement

> I'd argue that a pro does spend time obsessing over tools, but is differentiated from an amateur by knowing when to stop. Well put. A more general statement (but less catchy) would be that “pros” navigate the search space more efficiently when evaluating tools. I’ve noticed with myself that I prefer fewer tools now, and value maturity a lot more. When I was younger, I thought tool makers were near-perfect, and the few imperfections would have no impact on lowly me. Then I realized that tool makers are just regular people and that their tools are often poorly made, or too blunt, or too specific. Now I know tools come with pain, so “looks nice” or “cool” is no longer good enough. Instead, the tool needs to be more useful than the pain it causes.