Lots of things are easier to get into than to get out of, like marriage or buying a new car. So drilling down into the potential ramifications is a good idea. Here’s a good trick from from a contributor on Kevin Kelly’s CoolTools site.
I’ve gotten in the habit of searching for “Things I wish I knew before I started X.” It can help you prepare for your next endeavor and avoid common pitfalls. I did this recently with “Things I wish I knew before I got pregnant,” and I’m so glad I did, because it eased a lot of my fears and makes me appreciate this in-between time.