The article is essentially the author's reflection on how they difficult it is to retain their drive in a context where the perks of their success can easily sa

The article is essentially the author's reflection on how they difficult it is to retain their drive in a context where the perks of their success can easily sap it away. I call that pretty clear eyed. It is much harder to step off that island than ever to get on to it. On the other hand, the illusions of Ithaca, can be equally pernicious. You may find, in the end, that no matter what, the Ithaca you desired is always out of reach, and was never real anyway, and fill your heart with regret and bitterness. Big D said it: The dreams of youth are the regrets of maturity. (;