Kenny Werner, in his book Effortless Mastery, describes a test that illustrates priorities in life.

Go to the kitchen and get a plastic bag. Place it over your head, tying the opening snugly around your neck so that no air can get through. Now, let's count to one hundred. By the count of 50, let me ask you: How important is that bonus you've been working overtime to earn. By the count of 60 would you be fretting about the state of your investments? By 80 no doubt you'd be worried about your boss asking for those reports you hadn't finished yet.

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