Pitfalls of Optimization vs the joys of Maximization

A practical comparison of the issue with the time spent looking for award space vs time you could have better spent elsewhere. Getting to that state of redemption paralysis because you have so many options but you're constantly trying to find the best one.

On the other hand, surely the love of the game has to mean something. Are you even doing it right if you’re not optimizing to the max? A look at comparing which points to use for what, when. Factors to consider and how to stretch every redemption just a bit further.