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trentnix ◴[] No.45103022[source]
As a compulsive, I have the problem of liking too many things. I don’t drink coffee because in a month I’ll be neck deep in forums about the proper way to grind beans. I don’t own an aquarium because I’ll be obsessively learning about perfect water pH for the most exotic fish. I don’t drink hot tea because I’ll be studying growth patterns and how seasonality affects leaves and their flavor. I don’t drink beer because I’d be sucked into learning how to craft my own.

I appreciate that it’s useful to have an open mind about your tastes and preferences, but each rabbit hole I stumble into is far deeper than the time I have available to explore. So for me, i have to find reasons to dislike things to protect my time and my existing obsessions.

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1. lcnPylGDnU4H9OF ◴[] No.45108129[source]
Your comment immediately made me think of this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZK8Z8hulFg
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2. trentnix ◴[] No.45108673[source]
While I'm savvy enough to keep my madness to myself (most of the time), that's pretty much what's happening in my brain!