If I was starting over, what would I do differently?
- Before my first DE shave, somebody should have told me, "Up and down, good. Side to side, bad." I have yet to have a serious cut that wasn't a result of violating that rule.
- I'd accept what my own senses were telling me, rather than try to bend reality to match something I'd read, no matter who wrote it.
- When budgeting, watch the price tag. When judging, be blind to it.
- Slow down with the purchasing. Nothing wrong with AD's, as I've enjoyed every minute of them, but what's the hurry? If I ever did get it all, then I'd be done, and that wouldn't be fun, would it?
- I'd wake up every morning, face my den, and bow three times, each time saying "Technique Trumps Hardware"
- I'd have taken more time to savor the flavor of being new to the game. There is an edge to discovery that mellows with experience, so be a wide eyed tyro, and enjoy it.
- This is supposed to be fun and enjoyable. If I was buying something, trying something, or posting something and I wasn't smiling while I was doing it, I'd take a deep breath and reconsider.