Hiking is a perfect example. Have you ever gone hiking in sneakers and jeans? It absolutely sucks. Have you ever gone camping with a shitty mattress and tent, i

Hiking is a perfect example. Have you ever gone hiking in sneakers and jeans? It absolutely sucks. Have you ever gone camping with a shitty mattress and tent, in jeans with a way too heavy pack? It sucks and most people don't look back. If you go snorkeling with the absolute shittiest of devices and water gets into your breather, you might not want to do it again. That's independent of the mindset your talking about. A bit of preparation can go a long way. You'll always learn, but you don't have to experience the worst of experiences to do so.