[Dueller]

...interest as a spectator in endeavors you've previously been a competitor? For example I have raced motorcycles (RR, motoX, flatrack) and cars (RR, asphalt and dirt ovals) until fairly recently. Yet when I'm not an actual participant, either as a driver or crew member, I've lost virtually all interest in attending events as a spectator. Having previously been a competitor gives me a better appreciation of someone else's talent (or lack of talent), but I get bored rather quickly.

I don't think its egocentric jealously, but I lose interest quickly as a mere spectator. Before I actually did some of it I was a rabid fan/spectator. Not any more. Anyone else experience the same thing?