Day: September 2, 2025

Jealousy & Obsession Vs. Passion & Modesty

In today’s hobby, it often feels like the loudest voices are the ones flaunting their collections—not because of the joy they bring, but because of their value. But how they collect does not need to be how you collect. It’s natural to feel a little jealous when you see someone show off a wall of 1/1’s or grail cards. I’ve felt it too. In moderation, that jealousy isn’t necessarily bad—it reminds us what we admire. But when it turns into obsession,

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The High Of The Comeback, The Hell Of The Chase

Dating back to when I was in the thick of my gambling addiction, I’d subconsciously allow binges to dictate everything—my day, my mood, even where I physically went. When I’d start to feel “the itch”, that devil on my shoulder didn’t just whisper—it grabbed the wheel. I’d mindlessly slip away to a bathroom or a self-designated “safe space” in the middle of the work day, moving like a zombie, consumed by the need to gamble.

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