IIIPrinciple 3 of 21

Keep a horizon on wanting

Decide in advance what enough looks like, in writing, for the things that matter — income, space, possessions, recognition.

APARIGRAHA · NON-GRASPING

Decide in advance what enough looks like, in writing, for the things that matter — income, space, possessions, recognition. A pre-committed horizon is the only reliable defence against a reference point that moves, because it is set while you are still thinking clearly.

The practice

Write down one figure or quantity that would be enough. Date it. Revisit in a year and notice whether it moved and why.

A question to carry

What am I pursuing that has no defined finish line?

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