And it’s impossible to actively pursue a goal that doesn’t take care of a basic need that is lacking, because you will always feel guilty about spending time on it. If you aren’t bringing in enough money to keep food on the table and a roof over your head, you’ll feel guilty and selfish if you spend time training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. If you’re overweight and out of shape and struggling to perform normal daily tasks, you might not feel guilty or selfish about working toward becoming a Grandmaster, but you should.
