Hobbies & Interests

The things I do to stay balanced, curious, and moving forward.

Hiking

Trails and peaks. Remembering the world is larger than daily concerns.

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Cycling

Road and gravel riding. Finding meditation in the rhythm of pedaling.

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Nutrition

Sustainable eating. Building habits that support energy and health.

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Audiobooks

Learning on the go. 30-40 books a year through ears instead of eyes.

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Markets

Analysis, investing, and trading. Understanding systems and finding edge.

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Systems

AI-powered automation and scripting. Building tools that think for themselves.

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Archery

The art of controlled stillness. Precision through focus.

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Why These?

Each of these activities teaches me something different. Hiking provides perspective. Cycling builds endurance and patience. Nutrition is the foundation everything else rests on. Audiobooks keep feeding the mind while the body moves. Markets teach probabilistic thinking and emotional discipline. Systems enable automation and efficiency. And archery demands focus and stillness.

Together, they form a system for staying balanced—physically, mentally, and intellectually.

Stats

Based on global participation statistics and market size, here's how these hobbies rank:

🥾 Hiking - ~2.2 billion participants globally

  • Most popular outdoor activity worldwide
  • 63 million participants in the US alone (2024)
  • 16% growth during pandemic era

🚴 Cycling - ~103 million regular participants globally

  • Over 1 billion bicycles in use worldwide
  • 42% of global households own at least one bicycle
  • 51 million participants in the US annually

🥗 Nutrition - Massive market of $816-858 billion

  • 82% of US consumers prioritize health/wellness
  • Global wellness market projected to reach $9 trillion by 2028
  • Highly engaged demographic across all age groups

📚 Audiobooks - ~569 million listeners (China alone)

  • $8.15 billion global market in 2024, projected to reach $35.47 billion by 2030
  • 67% of listeners "read" more with audiobooks than traditional text
  • Fastest-growing segment in publishing (26.2% CAGR)

📈 Markets/Trading - ~165 million retail investors globally

  • 62% of US adults own stocks
  • 38 million new retail investors in 2025 alone
  • 20.5% of daily US equity trading volume

⚙️ Systems/Technology - $50-112 billion DIY home automation market

  • 70% of homeowners desire smart home integration
  • Market projected to reach $324-508 billion by 2032-2034
  • Growing hobby robotics community

🏹 Archery - ~8-21 million participants

  • 18.9 million active archers in the US (2023)
  • ~8 million worldwide (2010 estimate)
  • Strong regional popularity (South Korea, Bhutan, Turkey)