I notice this a lot too, and try to avoid falling into this trap. But also, if it’s a hobby, maybe it’s ok? Maybe the organisation is the fun part for some people.
Tweaking Linux to make it work just the way I like isn't something I do towards some greater purpose, I enjoy it for its own sake.
Ah yes, a sudomasochist.
This is why after 25 years of using Linux I have finally come around to just using vanilla Ubuntu, with mostly defaults. Playing with Linux is one of the biggest timewasting hobbies I’ve ever had, although I did learn a thing or two.