well, in the real world sometimes you have to limit your fuel to just enough. otherwise you might have to leave passengers or payload behind.
some airlines are very cost conscious and too much fuel reduces profits...but, they always take enough...
there have been many times I wanted to take more fuel, but had to acknowledge I would leave some passengers behind...so I took adequate fuel and had the option of stopping along the way for more should conditions warrant.
we would all like to take so much fuel that we could hold for a couple of hours in case an airport closes in the situation where YOUR FINE SERVICES might be needed.
It is all a compromise. But as long as you don't make the TV news, you did ok...be well and thanks for your brave service.