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Researching interests but not actually taking part

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Often it seems I have an interest in something and can read and read and read and research about it but when it comes to actually applying myself to take part in said interest, I find it difficult to get myself started - knowing where to start, what to do. Or I force mself to start and it feels half arsed or I don't seem to get anywhere with it. It feels like I'd rather just read about it and collect "favourites" in my bookmarks but never actually do anything with them. Can anyone relate to this at all

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  • i'm similar - but then i'll jump in and spend money on the stuff, books, etc... i don't seem to have a HUGE problem getting started... but i do wonder whether i enjoy the research and study a lot - because once i have been with a hobby for awhile, and start to understand it, i'll let go of it. i have $700 worth of fishing stuff, most almost new, sitting unused in my basement.

    i chalk it up to --- it's simply like a 3 day vacation's worth of money...  idk where this all will lead to. i'm 66 now.

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  • i'm similar - but then i'll jump in and spend money on the stuff, books, etc... i don't seem to have a HUGE problem getting started... but i do wonder whether i enjoy the research and study a lot - because once i have been with a hobby for awhile, and start to understand it, i'll let go of it. i have $700 worth of fishing stuff, most almost new, sitting unused in my basement.

    i chalk it up to --- it's simply like a 3 day vacation's worth of money...  idk where this all will lead to. i'm 66 now.

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