The problem with optimising
I think one of the biggest mistakes successful people make is continuing to optimise for a game they’ve already won.
The lean person trying to lose even more fat.
The woman with a healthy balanced diet wasting money on supplements she doesn’t need
The person with great energy levels obsessing over her sleep score.
You see it with money too..
A person with no savings should probably optimise for more savings.
A person with an emergency fund, significant investments and strong cash flow may need to optimise for living and spending a little more
The irony is that the behaviours which got you here, being cautious, thinking ahead, delaying gratification, are also the behaviours making it difficult for you to enjoy the benefits of your success..
Many people never update the rules they’re living by, even when their circumstances have completely changed.
Its a real shame because it means they never enjoy their success.