Know what your needs are and what you can live without. The less you need, the more freedom you have.

Dissatisfaction with one lifestyle doesn’t guarantee another will be better. Some level of dissatisfaction is inevitable—that’s part of the human condition.

Ask yourself: Do you truly need it, or might you be happier without it?

Be honest about the full cost of what you want—not just in money, but in time, reputation, and emotional energy.