You don’t need a better camera

They keep getting fancier. But you would benefit from investing in better lighting instead.

It’s tempting to upgrade your computer processor, your frying pan or your sneakers as well.

The thing is, once the foundational tools are good enough, technique and training outperform hardware. New snow tires are often more effective than a new car at getting to work, because traction matters more than horsepower.

Sharpening your saw or building resilience might be the best way to improve.