Imagine a race with no finish line.

You just keep racing until eventually your entire body gives out and you die. Sounds pretty morbid, right?

Isn’t this what we do with our lives?

We don’t set a finish line for ourselves, constantly seeking “just a little bit more,” and end up getting to the end of our lives without appreciating what we have.

It’s not completely our fault as we’re bombarded with messages about “having it all” and “achieving more.” Yes, we should try to achieve, but we should also be realistic with ourselves.

When there’s no finish line, no gratitude for what you’ve achieved and no parameters set, your entire instincts are out of line. It’s the reason billionaires commit suicide and professional athletes go broke.

Unless you’re willing to sacrifice everything for what you want… and I do mean everything… setting boundaries will be the better course of action.

Set the boundaries, choose a finish line and stick to it.

Then, and this is the tough part, be happy with what you have.