says that if the cycle of seeking happiness outside ourselves and failing to find it repeats enough, eventually we lose hope. - Brad Stulberg

Those who focus most on success are least likely to achieve it. Those who focus least on success, and focus on the process of engaging in their craft instead, are most likely to achieve it.

Accept Where You Are to Get You Where You Want to Go. Seeing clearly, accepting, and starting where you are. Not where you want to be. Not where you think you should be. Not where other people think you should be. But where you are. Be Present So You Can Own Your Attention and Energy. Being present, both physically and mentally, for what is in front of you. Spending more time fully in this life, not in thoughts about the past or future.

It's no wonder that when we are mentally drained we struggle with complex problems and self-control, opting for cartoons and cookies instead.