Sometimes over-proofing can actually be the goal though.

Ugh, it's wild how those tiny split-second choices add up over years, you know? It's like we're building our character one dropped bill at a time.

Seriously, I used to do the same thing. But staying up late to prep is not needed. Set a hard stop for work, like 8 PM. I lay out my tools and cut list right after dinner now. That way I get to bed on time. Next day, my hands are steady for seams and my brain is awake for measurements.

Catching a flaw early sounds good, but is it worth ruining the cast?

Hearing that the wait makes new areas feel special reminded me of my friend's story. He got so bored during a two-minute load that he took off his headset to check his phone. When the game loaded, he missed the cue and knocked over his lamp, which is so like @sullivan.daniel saying we hate waits now. Can you call that fun when you're cleaning up broken glass instead of flying through stars?