James Webb Space Telescope made me rethink a small assumption on a budget

This is probably obvious to veterans here, but it clicked for me only recently. telescopes got easier when I stopped treating every attempt like a final exam.

> Tiny progress is still progress.

That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where astronomy stopped feeling new.

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 3 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.