In a kind of nature's-revenge law, the fact that…

In a kind of nature's-revenge law, the fact that there will al ways be something you desire but cannot possess ensures that even the rich will never be materially satisfied, since no matter how loaded you become, some estate, some company, some work of art, some prize or honor will always be denied to you.

— from Takeoff Into Chaos · Progresss Paradox: How Life Gets Better While People Feel Worse by Gregg Esaterbrook

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• True North (Ethics, Integrity, Truth, Values)
• The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy)
• Enjoy the Flight (Living/Balance/Happiness/Passion)

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