The solo difference is the absence of delegation

When you travel with someone else, micro-decisions are distributed:

  • route choices
  • meal timing
  • safety judgments
  • budget trade-offs

When alone, they accumulate in one mind.

Why it matters

Decision fatigue can lead to:

  • overpaying to end decisions quickly
  • avoiding new experiences
  • reduced patience for friction

A stable counterweight

Systems reduce fatigue. That is one reason this Knowledge Base exists.