Enough-ing vs. Binge-ing

Hi Reader,
Have you looked-up your favorite musicians on streaming platforms like Spotify or Apple Music lately? With unlimited everything available these days, there can be endless music to consume, and at any time and for however long you desire.

As you search, you will inevitably come across the coveted "Deluxe" versions of the best albums. Then you'll find the music was "Remastered" in 2010 with an additional "Anniversary" edition released even more recently. Along with the arguably improved original tracks that you know and love, these collections usually include long-lost live recordings, studio outtakes, interviews, and more. And if you come across the "Super Deluxe" versions, forget about it! You might not leave your seat until you've heard a hundred versions of the same song.

It really is okay that you haven't heard every studio mess-up of The Monkees theme song. It's equally okay that you haven't listened to every existing live recording of "Pull Me Under" by Dream Theater, because they've played it a lot.

Whatever it is you enjoy nerding out over, try taking in just enough of it. You can use the time and energy saved to do other things, like sleep, rest, talk to the others living in your household, or nothing. Have you tried nothing? Oh, man. It's so great. Just don't do too much of it.

Peace,
Tommy

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