Part of losing your ego is not getting upset at your telescope because it's less than perfect.
Part of losing your ego is not getting upset at your telescope because it's less than perfect. Perfection doesn't exist, no matter what you paid. If you find yourself getting wound up over Pluto's invisibility or the aberrations of your eyepiece, take a deep breath and remember why you're doing this. Astronomy for beginners should be calming and fun.