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I also take issue with the idea that you should try something for a week, and if you don't like it, it's not for you. There are certain ctivities where your first week will be a poor representation of how much you enjoy an activity. I found the first couple of weeks of learning how to play a guitar miserable. That does not mean it was wrong for me to persevere, it meant that certain activities only become enjoyable once you reach a particular skill threshold. I can think of a lot of activities that work like that.

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Consider the case of someone who is terribly out of shape and tries something that is a bit physically demanding for a week. They will feel miserable. That doesn't mean the task is "not for them," it might mean they can enjoy it if they get into better shape.