How did Washington feel about becoming president?

He really did not want to become president. He was put into the position because an overwhelming majority of people wanted him to be the leader. He stepped down after 8 years and winning two elections even though he was not required to. This action set a tradition that Presidents followed all the way up until FDR, stepping down after two terms.

Washington did not really want to be president

Yet, his dreams of a tranquil retirement were at odds with his peers and the American people at large.