We lead complex lives.
I think anyone reading this has more and less on the line than they think.
More:
Every decision that you make is going to affect several choices after it, as the second, third, fourth, etc. order effects will change the trajectory of your life.
Whoa.
Less:
The things that are stressing you now probably won’t matter.
Oh.
A weird life we lead, especially if you can hold those two ideas in your head at the same time.