Chapter 18 — Entertainment & Gaming

Should I finish every game I start?

No. Life's too short and modern game length is inflated. If you're 3–5 hours in and it's not clicking, drop it — sunk cost. Save your finishing energy for games that pull you back on their own; force-quit ones you're checking your phone through.

Follow-up questions

How do I decide if a game is worth finishing?

Ask 'am I looking forward to the next session?' If the answer is 'I should finish it,' stop. Games are recreation, not homework.

What's the average game completion rate?

Around 30–40% of players finish a story campaign. The rest drop off in the first third.

Is a backlog bad?

Only if it stresses you. Treat it like a library, not a to-do list. Cull entries you've owned unplayed for 2+ years.

Do trophies and achievements matter?

Only if they motivate you. Chasing 100% completion is fine as a goal, corrosive as an obligation.

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