Buying all the gear and actually using it
I'm the kind of person who buys all the gear before I've even taken my first lesson or stepped foot on the trail. There's something incredibly intoxicating about the research phase of a new hobby. You spend hours watching YouTube reviews, comparing specs, and convincing yourself that if you just have the right carbon-fiber widget or the moisture-wicking socks with the specific arch support, you'll somehow be better at the actual activity. It's a common trap, and honestly, most of us have fallen into it at least once. ...