The only caveat within the sustainability of this trend toward niche product categories is that by living a life surrounded by only the best things for any one need then eventually we will have enough of what we need and clever ideas start to seem redundant once we give ourselves permission to feel satisfied with things we already own. ..The thrill of the hunt and staying hip and relevant is a carrot that will forever be just out of reach. —
I had noticed my shoe collection has expanded over the years. Some degree of that was probably good, but I definitely agree that there’s a line at some point. There is so much good in the universe, but by trying to have it all, we end up with none. I admonish myself to choose my part.