I liked this alot. Its a great way to throw new light on a situation. Did your four year old buddy earn that stripe? Are unearned results just the same? I think I have that problem... I don't work very hard, but have enjoyed no small amount of success in my life. It feels like some things aren't earned, so the reward isn't as sweat as if I had really worked hard for it. It is a matter of perspective? Like something was easy for me/required little work because I had already put in the work elsewhere? I don't know, but some random musings for this morning.