The Transition Is The Hard Part, Revisited

Why do previous examples not break the cycle of discomfort-adjustment-enthusiasm?

I have an old pair of sneakers that are beginning to fall apart. They’re barely presentable to go out with, the soles are worn smooth so they’re extra slippery if it’s raining, and the upper is beginning to separate from the sole. In other words, it’s time to retire and replace them (I don’t throw my worn-out sneakers away; I keep them in the garage for…