Episode 96
The Threat of Abundance Atrophy: When “More” Makes Us Less
January 4, 2026
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Show Notes
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.