Behavior within reasonable limits, neither excessive nor extreme
The mid-1980’s: blackout drunk, time and again. Maybe I had a good time, maybe not… but I couldn’t remember, so what was the point?
If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please. (Epictetus)
Some things are never OK; some always are; but most of our world involves bell curves and shades of grey. Indeed, many of the positive choices in this book require moderation; too much or too little and you miss the mark. Excess mercy defeats justice; insufficient self-doubt leads to overconfidence; and so on.
… interested in some inspiring tips on choosing moderation, and some exercises to get you started?