As I'm saying it is intriguing, it is fun to aquire the theoretical knowledge, enjoy it as a hobby, but I would prefer not to depend on it with my life. It is like I prefer the idea of gun ownership to actual gun ownership.
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Actual gun ownership is terrifyingly awesome. You have to be responsible, and I think that responsibility tends to make one a better person.
Self-reliance is a moving goal. I love learning new skills. It is a hobby of mine, I've decided. I am able to be more flexible because I have a much wider skill base to draw from, and that makes much if what I do and am less fragile .