Thanks for this post, I think about this kind of thing constantly.

I make records for a living, which, like the bike industry, is full of all kinds of BS new technology that is heavily marketed.

I generally like to take a minimalist approach to my work, and whenever possible, try to impose strategic limitations on myself and the client.

More and more, what this teaches me, is that greatness doesn't't come from perfect circumstances or perfect equipment, but when a person understands the limitations in front of them and uses them to their advantage.

This is the exact reason I got a fixed gear bike. Its the physical manifestation of my whole philosophy.

Crazy.