If you talk about individual things then no there isn't a finish line for most people. However if you look at the big picture of life in general there is. Therefore especially for those for more hardships you can't get off this treadmill as you are always trying to provide for a family and as well fund activities to increase the wellbeing/happiness of your family. Therefore if one were to take time to reflect and get off said treadmill not only do you still move towards the finish line of life but the treadmill steepens so it is harder to continue on the treadmill after you have taken the time to reflect!
In the big picture of life there is an endpoint, agreed. My post applied to more pursuits for wealth or even maybe something like a physique, personal best, world records for e.g.
All my writing and 'lessons' are caveated with "everything in moderation".
Unfortunately stepping off the treadmill isn't an option for many.
It was more directed towards people like me, high-achievers who end up in a rat race of constantly trying to get ahead, and losing sight of both what truly matters and what you are really doing unsustainably.
If you talk about individual things then no there isn't a finish line for most people. However if you look at the big picture of life in general there is. Therefore especially for those for more hardships you can't get off this treadmill as you are always trying to provide for a family and as well fund activities to increase the wellbeing/happiness of your family. Therefore if one were to take time to reflect and get off said treadmill not only do you still move towards the finish line of life but the treadmill steepens so it is harder to continue on the treadmill after you have taken the time to reflect!
Thanks Adi for another great article/blog post.
Thank you Alex, very well reasoned points.
In the big picture of life there is an endpoint, agreed. My post applied to more pursuits for wealth or even maybe something like a physique, personal best, world records for e.g.
All my writing and 'lessons' are caveated with "everything in moderation".
Unfortunately stepping off the treadmill isn't an option for many.
It was more directed towards people like me, high-achievers who end up in a rat race of constantly trying to get ahead, and losing sight of both what truly matters and what you are really doing unsustainably.