Whilst I have never been a coffee drinker, I recognise the 10&2 principle as true. An enthusiastic novice looks outside themselves for answers - courses, teachers, gadgets - and hopefully it’s a fun and enjoyable process. I think the effort to achieve simplicity and know yourself is underestimated.
I agree with a lot of what was said. We need a lot less than we think we do.
My approach with most things these days - specifically hobbies - is to know enough about the topic, activity or subject to have a good baseline understanding. I want to know some running mechanics, but not to much. How my bike should be setup for my optimized comfort and performance. Why a specific cooking technique is important. Enough to not get injured and perform average at worst. To make something taste good. From there I couldn't care less. I don't need to know about minute differences in gear, or technique.
I place fun, enjoyment over performance and most outcomes. 80/20 rule can be applied.
There is always that point where a hobby turns from fun to just unnecessary work and hassle. Sometimes you are able to toe that line and others you have to cross it in order to self correct.
Whilst I have never been a coffee drinker, I recognise the 10&2 principle as true. An enthusiastic novice looks outside themselves for answers - courses, teachers, gadgets - and hopefully it’s a fun and enjoyable process. I think the effort to achieve simplicity and know yourself is underestimated.
Mild ignorance is bliss.
I agree with a lot of what was said. We need a lot less than we think we do.
My approach with most things these days - specifically hobbies - is to know enough about the topic, activity or subject to have a good baseline understanding. I want to know some running mechanics, but not to much. How my bike should be setup for my optimized comfort and performance. Why a specific cooking technique is important. Enough to not get injured and perform average at worst. To make something taste good. From there I couldn't care less. I don't need to know about minute differences in gear, or technique.
I place fun, enjoyment over performance and most outcomes. 80/20 rule can be applied.
There is always that point where a hobby turns from fun to just unnecessary work and hassle. Sometimes you are able to toe that line and others you have to cross it in order to self correct.