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The speaker draws parallels between achieving and addiction, noting that initial months of focusing on 100% completion felt somewhat compulsive. The urge to check guides or aim for specific milestones became almost obsessive. However, once they committed to dropping achievement hunting, the process of engaging with games became simpler and more fulfilling.
This shift has made approaching new games more straightforward. Instead of scrutinizing achievements beforehand, they now jump into games with curiosity and a focus on enjoying the content. They’ve found satisfaction simply in completing games and sharing their experiences—aligned with their original goal of recreational gaming.