As a designer, I get hyped when new tools pop out, I like to try them and decide where they will fit in my workflow, as I'm not afraid to learn new things and switch to better tools.
When talking with veteran designers I noticed that they like their old ways and find learning and using new tools pretty painful.
I believe that designers should always try to learn new things, even if that means switching around tools and getting out of their comfort zone from time to time.
What do you think?