taoist 70% rule
always reserve a piece of yourself for yourself. in asanas and relationships, don't go all the way, hold back a bit. i did 5 hours of yoga, worked hard, really stretched, participated fully, and i feel good and ready for tomorrow. in the past i would wear myself out with my interests and pursuits. i used to grind myself to the bone and give everything to a project. it used to eclipse my relationships and my health. i always felt some overwhelming need to be successful at something, to prove myself. i've replaced that with the 70% rule.