if one strives for something, they need give up something else.
in economics, they call it oppurtunity cost; here and now i call it sacrifice for the greater good.
if you have a goal you wish to achieve, you eventually come to the realization that if you really want this, if you really want to come out on top, you have to give up some other thigns; you have to give up time, effort, hanging out, enjoying yourself..
you have to make it a point to realize and stay away from anythign that does nto fulfill your goal, because you can never be on top without giving up somethign substantial in your life; in fact you may just have to give up everything.
so, whatever that goal youw ish to achieve, make it matter; make it useful, both for now and the hereafter; make your goal worth something, so when you get to where you want to, you don't have any regrets.
always follow the path you'll have th eleast regrets taking and stick to it, even if it is the road less traveled.
greatness requires sacrfice; if you wsih to be great, you must sacrifice a great deal.