Being prone to pattern recognition by the fundamental nature of my personality, I will posit this:
The Rule of Uno Mas
"If, at any time, you find yourself thinking or saying 'Just one more....', then quit immediately."
Examples:
"Just one more ski run before we quit."
"I'll have just one more beer..."
"Just one more pull on the wrench and that bolt will be tight."
Nearly every time I fall for Uno Mas, that is where the trouble begins. I crash into the tree, I wind up too drunk, I pop the head off the bolt. Watch it yourself - it happens more often than you would guess.
Corollary: "Perfect is the enemy of Good." I didn't come up with that one, but it is along the same lines.
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