worth pointing out that there was significant controversy around decision fatigue as part of the psychology replication crisis a few years back. I'm not an expert so I don't know what the outcome of that was or where the field stands today on it, but it may be that that is why it wasn't mentioned

Not always but often, when faced with two paths, one hard and one obviously harder, my "mindset" kicks in and I pick the harder. Because fuck it.

On deeper reflection, when I'm making those kind of choices, out mountain-biking or yomping, they happen very rapidly and come from a more direct place. My soul is demanding challenge. There's no fatigue. It's not carelessness, just caution taking a back seat and reading the map while I drive.

On the other hand, stuck between the choices of which two fine drinks to order.... comfort kills.

> Not always but often, when faced with two paths, one hard and one obviously harder, my "mindset" kicks in and I pick the harder. Because fuck it.

Hah same here, though I've been trying to move past that and make life less bloody difficult for myself.