"Freedom came with more decisions than I was used to making. Every day required dozens of small choices: routes, weather, how far was too far, when a short trip became too much."
"What wore me down wasn't any single experience. It was the accumulation of constant, low-level decisions. Looking back, part of the problem was overconfidence."
"In Lake Tekapo, we missed the hot pools and stargazing because we hadn't booked ahead. Moments like that pushed us to move faster, stacking 'must-dos' closer together."
"Soon, the days started competing with each other. I felt it most during what should have been a highlight: landing by helicopter on New Zealand's Earnslaw Burn Glacier."
Retirement brought freedom and travel, but also unexpected fatigue from constant decision-making. After a year and a half across 14 countries, the accumulation of small choices became overwhelming. Initially, big plans were made, but later, overconfidence led to missed experiences. The pressure to fit in 'must-dos' created competition among days, detracting from enjoyment. Despite being healthy and financially secure, the constant need to justify rest and decisions took a toll on overall satisfaction.
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