Value

I don't believe that money is something to gamble with. It is too necessary and should be more of a sure thing. To risk my life to ski an aesthetic line is another story. That line will only be unspoiled for so long and if you have the opportunity to ski it first you shouldn't knock it. It's a rare occurrence that all the factors align for you to bet there first on the right day. Rarity has value to me. Transient things like performances are live and only in the moment. You were either there to partake or you weren't.
When it comes to more durable assets, there are few things that I'll ever have exclusive use of that are competition quality. I'll doubtfully have a race car or a race-ready motorcycle. A dog, running shoes are possible and perhaps a tennis raquet could be had. Even a bicycle I would race could be bought. Skis, ah, skis are the one item that you can get that are of the same quality that racers get. Some skis, that is. Check your brand. See if your skis are rare. Take a piece of life when you can. Buy yourself the one luxury you can max out on. Get a video game console for the race cars.