You're quite resilient and constructive. I, too, would rather do something about the van, even though it may not have been a good deal.
As a result, today I have a lot more knowledge and it's even easier for me to make decisions.
And that's exactly what happens when you "try." Very well done, man. Is the van now complete?
Haha, thanks for the compliment! It's true that resilience and initiative are important, even when you're starting out a bit blind.
As for the van, it's not completely finished yet. In fact, it never will be - I've still got something to do on it. That said, it's finished enough to live in, and that's the main thing. It's a bit of an ongoing project, and that's part of the fun: tinkering, learning, and watching my van evolve.
Plus, as you've noticed, it helps me make decisions more easily later on. It's motivating and makes me want to keep on "doing" rather than getting stuck in indecision.
We talk about me a lot, but what about you? Do you have any projects that challenge you to get out of your comfort zone and/or learn new things?