Oh, well, I guess we have alot of balancing ahead of us. But take a note that intended path is to use Shovel for first some rounds, before you are ready to buy upgraded tools and use better Brush. Maybe we shoud've start user with Shovel and Pick only, and let them buy Brush later... But it does not make too much sense narative wise.
And after all, haven't you enjoyed whole minute of calm before storm while things have been dug up? :D