Over a year ago, Chris Williamson (@chriswillx) brought up a powerful idea on the Joe Rogan Experience #1851 that stuck with me.

Not everything that is difficult to obtain is valuable.

You see someone driving a nice car, wearing a nice watch, or living in a luxurious home, and you think, "Wow, I wish I had that." That's unattainable to many people so it seems like it's valuable.

We think, well, a Lamborghini must be valuable because it requires a lot of money and prestige to attain.

But then you attain it, and then you realize oh, this is not valuable, this is just difficult to get.

Owning a Lamborghini also comes with a whole host of responsibilities - maintenance, parking, insurance, upkeep, reputation, publicity, theft, speed bumps, etc. 

Often we pursue difficult things just because we think they're worthwhile. And it's true. What's worthwhile is typically on the other side of something very difficult. 

But what's valuable is something that fulfills you intellectually, emotionally,  spiritually, and lovingly.

Align yourself with the things you truly respect and admire in others and you will begin to admire and respect yourself.

• Good relationships

• A warm home

• A car that works well

• Fun hobbies

"Beware the difficult things masquerading as valuable ones."