After reading some recent threads and hearing many very recent trail/camp discussions while on my latest BC trips, this "NUMBERS/TICK LIST" game seems to be a prevailing deal.
My Head Doc (for my PTSD) and I shared about this exact same deal a couple of weeks ago.
He is of the opinion (apparently it is a hot topic in the world of psycho therapy these days) that many in our society, sadly revolve around accumulating statistics and numbers, regardless of task. Many base their self-worth on it. Many seem to have no satisfaction with what they have done or accumulated and must have or do more. For some, it takes over their lives and they can not be content unless they do it all.
Seems that this "NUMBER'S" concept has indeed bled into the climbing world.
Many claim it as a "GOAL".
Thoughts....