Great topic. I am just recently back to a zen-like place with collecting. I found myself frustrated and more and more disinterested in type collecting candy cards....I was continually looking for cards that didn't interest me on a personal level, but that I felt I needed to check off a box on a list. We can't all be like Leon!
I recently went back to a niche that I had made a lot of progress on in the past but had to sell off when funds got tight. I am tackling the HOF Portrait sub-set for T206 and couldn't be more at peace and happy with the decision. I'm not sure what it is about these cards, but I just enjoy them more than others. While I am off to a good start, I won't be pushing it. Part of the joy is the journey and the hunt.
Bill