Before you splurge on something or make any decision, consider the long-term consequences, including the pressure to use it and its impact on you.
Hedging your bets by considering second-order consequences can lead to more informed decision-making.
Second order consequences can have a substantial compounded impact than we realise.
Every decision we make has a ripple effect, including the things we buy.
For example purchasing a costly item may create a sense of obligation to use it, which can lead to the need to invest time and effort into it, even when it may not be the most practical option.