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by at-fates-hands 4871 days ago
I would agree, this is more closure than burnout.

I had the same thing happen to me with sports. I played soccer at a very high level (semi-pro) and although I knew I would never make the pros, I already accomplished what I set out to do. After so many years of working hard and finally getting there, you wonder what else you want to do now you've surpassed your own goals. For me, it was the same thing, I just walked away from the sport. My life as a soccer player was complete and it was time to move on.

I can already tell in 5 years, your mind will never cast doubts over your decision. Few people get to the level you were at and leave without a few doubts in their mind. Kudos to you for leaving with a clear conscious and mind.