I spent most of my college years focused on required classes for my English major. I missed out on subjects like history, biology, and art history that would have enriched my life, even if they might have hurt my grades.
Now I embrace things that don’t come easily to me. I bought an accordion and taught myself to play. I’m terrible, but it’s great fun (for me — not for my neighbors).
It’s humbling to pursue a hobby I’m bad at, but there are cognitive benefits to learning new skills.