Actually hart was talking about his cousin's train set, not a niece with plants. That was robert's story from earlier. But you're right about how hobbies spread without meaning to. My friend's dad filled their whole attic with radio gear, antennas hanging out the windows. Plants might seem nicer than old gym stuff until they drop leaves everywhere or need special lights.

The part about getting better quicker is tricky though. Making practice fun helps you stick with it, which is the most important thing. But improvement still needs focused work on specific skills, not just passive listening. The podcast probably helped by keeping you drawing longer each session.

Feel like it weakens personal strength sometimes.