Indeed, we all have to prioritize, based on carefully-chosen values and purpose for life. I linked to some details and previous discussions in a previous cmt:

Indeed, we all have to prioritize, based on carefully-chosen values and purpose for life. I linked to some details and previous discussions in a previous cmt: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29266094#29269429 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29266094#29269429 Edit: I think the coach John Wooden said like "The trouble with all the good new books, is they keep us from reading all the good old books." Value and newness are orthogonal. I wrote more about that too, at my web site about maturity models (in profile, then under "life lessons" etc. Nothing for sale.