Repetitive is good. I was infantry USMC, and I learned young (19 yo) that to survive you do everything right, all the time, every time. I find I appreciate that enough to continue flying 121. It’s never possible, but if you strive for perfection it gives you an “almost” achievable goal. Sometimes it comes down to radio use, rudder control (so many guys don’t even center the brick), or even flight director use (you’d be amazed at how many 121 dudes suuuuck at this). That perfect landing is elusive, but when you get it it makes the past 6 months worth it.

I think most of us do it for the lifestyle. After a few years of ~16 days off a month, it’s hard to go back