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Hobbies are not like a career, or a job. The goal of a hobby is to have fun. If it's not fun, then stop doing it. Start doing something else. Dont think of it
by bruce511 3y ago
Hobbies are not like a career, or a job.
The goal of a hobby is to have fun. If it's not fun, then stop doing it. Start doing something else. Dont think of it to same way you would a career.
So don't look at your ex-hobbies as failures, or things you didn't master, but rather as things you enjoyed for a season. They're not a marriage "in sickness and in health".
Yes, some are productive, some are not. But the-producing- should not be the point. The journey is all that matters.
Feel free to sell all the junk in your garage. Or better yet pass it on to someone who's interested themselves. That guitar I don't play anymore us someone's dream Christmas gift. And when they're done either it, they can pass it on too.
- adamhp 3y agoI think that depends. There is some wiggle room. Some hobbies require dedication to reach a new level of enjoyment. Making music or playing an instrument, for example. Enjoyment is directly correlated with capability, because you can more readily express what you're attempting to express. But sometimes, practice isn't fun. Being dedicated and spending the time are a bit of a grind. It's delayed gratification. Wholeheartedly agree with your point about needing to enjoy the journey though, so it's best to find a way to enjoy the grind. Mixing it up. Applying your learning. Jamming with other people. etc..
- bruce511 3y agoSure, practice can be practice - learning a new skill can be frustrating when my ambition is up here, and my ability is down there. But if I'm making _progress_ then I'm happy... There have to be some "wins" to keep me going :) And there's a lot of truth that it _has_ to be hard in order to be _fun_. Easy things aren't really fun. At least not for very long...