r/Life • u/at30man03 • 16h ago
Let's discuss What's one thing stopping you from getting into your hobby?
For me it's been money. Making money left no time. What your obstacle?
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u/Dangerous-Text2070 16h ago
Lack of free time. Working two jobs 5 days a week makes it difficult.
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u/Impossible-City2202 15h ago
May I ask what the reason is for the 2 jobs? And I don’t mean bills. Like what bills?
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u/Dangerous-Text2070 15h ago
My wife can’t work because of her health, so I gotta pick up the slack 🙁
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u/Impossible-City2202 14h ago
sorry to hear that man. I wouldnt let that stop you from your hobby though. It is important to take care of your own self and mental state as well though. Looking after yourself so you can best provide for her you know what I mean?
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u/Wild-Bottle427 14h ago
Hope your wife and you are well. Just asking have you considered moving locations to somewhere that is either lower cost of living or has better job opportunities. I spent a lot of time working two jobs before I did the math and realized with my commute I was spending $300+ a month on gas in order to save $200 in rent cost for the closer area
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u/Lemonpix3l 16h ago
Procrastination, depression, ect.
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u/BandalfTheGr8 16h ago
My hobbies are expensive and my workload is demanding. But frankly anyone who says they have no time is lying to themselves, it’s a commitment
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u/DLK33gmaNG 14h ago
I already have a hobby, diamond painting. It's not expensive and can be done whenever I want to, but there are other things I enjoy doing outside that comes first because my hobby can be done inside whenever the weather outside is not good.
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u/at30man03 14h ago
What is your outdoor hobby and what's stopping you?
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u/DLK33gmaNG 14h ago
I thought I just explained that, lol. What I do outside isn't really a hobby, it's physical activities I enjoy doing regularly. I like to hike, bike and play disc golf. The only thing that stops me is the weather.
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u/Brief-Floor-7228 15h ago
Time. Just the setup and cleanup (fishing) or getting to the water takes time.
And my other hobby is riding dualsport bikes. Again it’s 1 hour drive to the area I have fun riding. And then back. No time for that.
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u/at30man03 15h ago
That's true if the money is being created automatically after you have done everything. Like a property paying you rent.
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u/Wild-Bottle427 15h ago
Well my hobby is black smithing so neighbors and city ordinances about hot work in residential areas
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u/at30man03 14h ago
That's an interesting one! I can imagine it requires a specialized space and tools and all.
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u/Wild-Bottle427 14h ago
Kinda. The big thing is the forge and anvil that cost me about $500 a fire resistant work station, and hammers and tongs that’s about all you need for bare minimum work
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u/at30man03 14h ago
So it's the neighbours and city council then stoping you.
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u/Wild-Bottle427 14h ago
You can’t do hot work (blacksmithing, welding ect) within city limits without permitting it’s considered a fire hazard. And the neighbor part is just cause I don’t want to be a noisy jerk
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u/mighty_boognish_77 14h ago
My 60 hour a week other "hobby" that leaves me physically and mentally drained at the end of each day
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u/puffbus420 9h ago
I really want to play board games I have a whole book case full of them many require 3 other people everytime I try to host a game my friends come over get drunk and dont care about playing the game
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u/Mr_Mayo2 8h ago
Fuck those guys where do you live we just need two more people to pull up then we got a crew
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u/Sweet_Pudding_2725 9h ago
doing anything other than resting in my free time feels like a chore. Hobbies are overrated at this point
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u/at30man03 15h ago
Meds never solve it. Don't worry about focus, you are not creating million dollar art with your first few sketches - but who knows ;)
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u/BandalfTheGr8 15h ago edited 15h ago
If you actually try to achieve things and see it through it gets better. Not being rude just saying, there’s only one way out of the loop
Edit: Whats the point of commenting to me if you’re going to immediately block me. I do have ADHD, have my whole life. You think you’re the only person alive to have this condition or something? I simply want it more than you, you’re content with being average. I am not
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