I reckon the best thing to do is do what you want to do. For me, power flying is all about going places. I very rarely take off in an a/c and land at the same place. I can hop in a glider for the 'beauty of flight' thing.
On the other hand I know an aerobatic pilot and he says the worst part of flying is getting to a competition, ie flying in a straight line. Bores the pants off him.