How much is enough?

Tim Tan
Tim Tan
Sep 6, 2018 · 1 min read

My 10th grade Honors Biology teacher had one theme that he reminded us of every week, if not every day:

How much is enough?

As we learned about biology, he constantly had us think about that question.

That class was a decade ago, but I still contemplate that question on a frequent basis for many areas of my life — for example:

  • How much sleep is enough?
  • How much exercise is enough?
  • How much money is enough?

This simple question has become a core part of how I prioritize and guides many of my decisions. It’s impossible to do everything in life — you have to choose what you care about and how much you care.

For me, this question helps me devote appropriate time and effort towards the things most important to me while giving sufficient attention to things that are less important.

Tim Tan

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