Some people believe that sharing the news with people is what ultimately gives you the feelgood chemicals, and then suddenly you have less desire to do the thing.

I don't think this is to say that you shouldn't share your accomplishments. In fact, if you struggle with perfectionism, you might never think that you're totally finished a project. But if you're in the tenuous first stages of a new activity, it might benefit you to wait until things are a little more concrete before sharing the fun stuff.

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 22 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I heard and kinda do this exact thing based off a TED Talk from years ago.

It kinda works, until you need to start telling your manager wtf you're working on and how much progress you've made 🤦

[–] Daze@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

“You let me look inside that box right now, Schrödinger!!”

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

🤓 sure thing, bub

[–] laverabe@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

same here, I looked it up: TED talk link and post on rddt.

God that was 14 years ago...

[–] Oka@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 months ago

How did you just describe the downfall of every hobby I've ever tried.

I try a hobby
I get excited
I tell someone about what I'm learning
Hobby dies

I am trying really hard to get back into my practicing hobbies after a hiatus, because I want to get good, but I'm also struggling with the fact that, by the time I'm good, I won't be able to appreciate it because I'm aware of all the practice I put into it, and it becomes my normal.

I also struggle with committing years to something.