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The Threat of Abundance Atrophy: When “More” Makes Us Less

The Threat of Abundance Atrophy: When “More” Makes Us Less4 Jan

From cars that drive themselves to infinite workout plans, we are drowning in "help." But instead of making us better, these options are often acting as a crutch. I call this Abundance Atrophy.

It turns out, pursuing the "best" gear often hides a lack of fundamental skill. Whether it's marksmanship, fitness, or music, the path to mastery isn't found in adding more complexity—it's found in executing the boring basics with savage precision.