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- The author describes themselves as a hobby collector who hyper-focuses on new interests and often burns out.
- Pottery was discovered by chance and became a hobby that forces patience due to its long, multi-step process involving waiting for clay to dry, fire, and cool.
- Unlike many other hobbies, pottery is technology-free, as hands are covered in clay, and it encourages slowing down, which is cathartic for someone obsessed with efficiency.
- Pottery complements other engineering skills and can be augmented by them, making it a versatile and rewarding second hobby.