By the time you realize there's a problem, it's long past the optimal window for intervention.
When should we address a problem? Ideally, before it even emerges. Next best is while you're still on an upward trajectory. The third option is during your peak performance. But once you've passed the inflection point and started trending downward, hoping to have it both ways is likely already too late.
Your character must carry weight—does your own nature hold enough substance? If your inner compass isn’t grounded, how can you carry wealth? A restless mind that drifts uncontrollably cannot anchor prosperity.
Classic Stories That Never Go Out of Style:
All you have to do is widen the opening of the toothpaste tube so that more toothpaste comes out with each squeeze.
Similarly, to drive consumer spending, many products are designed with planned obsolescence — they break down once they reach a certain lifespan, forcing you to buy a new one.
For further reading:
How can you save money on everyday personal care products?
How Luxury Lost Its Luster for those who are interested.
The pros really only make money within the boundaries of their own understanding, and they go all the way to the extreme. They've been doing it for decades.