What a great principle. One of those things I've felt for a long time but never express so well as John did.
This idea extends to many other things, like... sports equipment. Beginner runners/bikers/skateboarders/whatever will not really feel the difference between equipment that cost $100 and $1,000, so get the cheap one and use it to (its) death. If you're still into the sport by then, go ahead and get the nicer one. You'll actually appreciate the difference then and be happier, and also know that you'll actually make good use of it.
Another interesting way to put it: Minimum Viable Tool.
This idea extends to many other things, like... sports equipment. Beginner runners/bikers/skateboarders/whatever will not really feel the difference between equipment that cost $100 and $1,000, so get the cheap one and use it to (its) death. If you're still into the sport by then, go ahead and get the nicer one. You'll actually appreciate the difference then and be happier, and also know that you'll actually make good use of it.
Another interesting way to put it: Minimum Viable Tool.