I am retiring next spring and want to celebrate in some way. Considering another thru hike (my wife loves what she is doing and doesn't want to hang it up just yet so I am avoiding anything exotic or overly $$$), although this time going SOBO. My first hike was NOBO and over a decade ago. Can anyone elaborate on the differences the second time around??? One of my thoughts is that I was going to finish the first one come hell or high water. That mentality helped me get through the inevitable rough stretches. I don't have that mindset anymore for reasons unknown. I appreciate any shared wisdom or insights that you have on the second time around.