I talked in one
of my earlier ramblings about my indecisiveness and my dislike
towards it. While it may not be related to what I'm about to discuss,
I figured it'd at least be useful to refer back to that. Anyway,
today, I'd like to discuss dedication.
Dedication is a very admirable trait regardless of the level at which it occurs. It's nothing short of humbling how much some people are willing to sacrifice in order to do what they love. Not necessarily even for a living. After all, what are the chances of being able to monetize speedrunning video games? Without the miraculous place that is the Internet, they're fairly low.
Speaking of speedrunning, when it comes to hobbies that take a lot of dedication, it's definitely one of the first examples that'd come to my mind. Playing a game casually is one thing – learning every tiny bit of it and figuring out ways to get the fastest time possible is another. That's why I have nothing but respect towards speedrunners. They're essentially artists in their own way.
I wish I had the same level of dedication for anything. Then again, I'm soon beginning my studies with music, which is a beloved hobby of mine, as I'm sure I've already said quite enough. So that counts for something, doesn't it?
Either way, I somehow don't entirely trust myself to dedicate my entire being to it. But time will tell. And there's just under a week left before it begins.