Just because you want something, it doesn't mean you should try and get it

Thoughts on restraint

Much emphasis has been placed on our human ability to pursue, endure, and persist. Remarkable, truly. But an equally important skill–although a bit less sexy and often ignored–is our human ability to resist or practice restraint.

A lot of content out there talks about going after what we want. What about acknowledging when we shouldn't pursue something? …