Originally Posted by
NOS88
I've always liked the concept behind, "Live to fight another day." It's not reasonable to think that every attempt to reach a goal will be successful. The smart person knows when they need to fold the hand they are dealt and wait for a better one.
This is so true. It applies in all parts of life, from jobs to recreational pursuits. Maybe as we age, we become more risk aversive, but I like to think that our previous experience gives us the skills now to recognise when to keep going or stop.