5 Tips to Avoid R/C Burnout (Hobby Burnout)

Can you have too much of a good thing? Today, we go over 5 tips to prevent R/C burnout, aka hobby burnout, and things to be aware of. Stay happy my friends.

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[nelissuh]

I have a perfect workbench. The issue is my wife continues to call it "diner table" and removes all my parts and tools.

[mattkaminski]

“I want a nitro, drag car, monster truck, tank…yeah, I can build that.” This is all way too true. Lol

[blakenichols]

For me, #5 is the most important by far. I've been in and out of the Hobby for over 15 years, and each time I get bored with it and sell everything off because I don't have anyone else to enjoy it with. It's CRUCIAL (for me anyway) to have friends who do it too.

[CCxRC]

Stop talking about me bro! 😂😂😂 J/k. You nailed it! I’m sure many people feel like you were speaking about them or directly to them. These are great tips with great solutions to the problems.

[RazorRC]

Damn, didn’t know I needed a nitro powered monster truck drag tank until…. now! 🤣👍😅

[MatrixRC]

I agree with everything he mentioned in this video. I would also like to add. Local tracks in itself can burn people out if there is a highbsur plus charge to just run your car on the track. I get it that tracks need to revenue but that also on top of purchasing replacement parts will definitely burn out your finances. And it's hard to find a place to actually play with RC cars. Makes you want to make your own track in your backyard 😉

[shawnmarks]

Wow kinda didn't realize how many of these tips I occupy that bring me down about the hobby very good advice here

[St_yo]

It seems really simple but pay attention to the "what charges you vs drains you" is a really good tip. I love going out on trail runs with our local group. Short hike, talk the people, tackle a few obsticles, it's laid back & fun. That same group also runs comp crawls which are popular. I didn't care of it. Felt daunting to realize how much $ i'd have to sink into my rig just to be competitive and given I like RCs of different types, crawlers & bashers, there's only so much $ & time to go around. Rather than dwell on it, I said "it's not for me" and simply focused on the parts of the hobby I enjoy.

[michaelregan]

Thank you for making this video guys. I have been into rc since the early 90s and have seen so many people go hard and buy 5+ cars a month, getting obsessed and ruining their relationships.

Buying a new truck every week that is mass produced is not special and the feeling is fleeting, it becomes a never ending game of amassing product.

Make your model your model and enjoy it, don't be an addict be an enthusiast!

[jdsrcs]

Two words, Fun and Relaxation!!! That is what this hobby and any hobby is about. To many people take the fun away. Great vid Bret!!!🤘🤘🤘

[nick]

I hope everyone appreciates how deep you went with dualistic nature of not just the hobby, but life. RC Buddha, you are *Master Yoda voice*

[LandenDenham]

I've been burned out many times because of rcing alone, then I got some friends in the hobby too and haven't burned out in 6 years

[RC]

Maintaining a youtube channel magnifies the RC burnout feeling even more! trying to keep up with repairs AND creating content is just as tiring. BUT THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

[aaronbaird]

Where was this video eight months ago? I could’ve really used it. I did exactly the five steps you said not to do, and I experienced RC burn out. I bought 2 drag cars, one Slash for oval racing, one buggy, one basher. Bought all the chargers, batteries, spare parts, hop ups, and tools I thought I needed. Spent thousands of dollars at AMain. Did not even start one of the drag car builds before selling it. Found out I’d rather just bash, as I did not have the time or energy to keep chasing the endless money pit that is racing. So I converted my Slash to a Monster Slash, sold the buggy, and have my DR10 being sold to a friend this weekend. I found it was better just to have fun with friends ripping around the yard, compared to a competitive racing environment.

[DudesRC]

We need an Amain Hobbies Store tour video!!

[meintelr]

I got into this hobby after Christmas 2021. Both of my boys got RC cars for Christmas and I forgot how much fun it was. They are younger and it is all something we can do for fun bashing around in the yard. I didn't really have a hobby anymore because of their sports and when it comes down to it they come first. Having RC cars is something we can all enjoy as a family. It is now almost Feb 22 and I have a box full of parts for my first Roller chassis. What I like most about this Hobby is the gamily togetherness it brings and I actually enjoy the wrenching aspect of it. A 9 and 4 year old can really put a hurting on RC cars. Funny thing is though the major repairs usually involve my car because the boys are trying to get Dad to go off the big jumps.

[christopherzingsheim]

This is super useful as someone who got their first hobby rc car last week, my main issue so far is the lack of hobby shops nearby.

[Nivlong]

It’s easy to miss that burnout isn’t just something that happens with work. Hobby-life balance is important as well! Thanks for the reminder!

[NordicRC]

Such a great video. Should be a must-watch for all RC hobbyists and RC channels

[strech]

Brett has been studying education theory! Too much too soon = Piaget. Satisfaction in small steps = Vygotsky. Hobby not job = Montessori. Joy-vs-Drain = Howard Gardner. Excellent stuff. Don’t RC alone = every music teacher ever.