It takes an extraordinary amount of effort to get ahead.

Once we get there, even if it’s just getting ahead of our laundry, we can feel a sense of relief and relax… and keep relaxing…

Until we’re behind again.

Then it takes even more effort to get ahead again because of the mental game working against you.

Your only option once you get ahead is to keep going. It won’t take as much effort as what got you there, but it’ll still require your effort to keep going.