There is one parable that I really like. It teaches to go to the goal as the last day in life. A master of Zen taught the student archery. The student took a bow, two arrows and prepared to do the exercise. However, the Master approached, took one of the arrows from him and threw it aside.
“Why did you take the second arrow from me?” The student asked.
“I didn’t take the second arrow from you, but the first one, since it would have gone by anyway.

• But why? The pupil asked in surprise.
  “Because, if you were shooting, you would know that you have another attempt left,” answered the Master.
  Your post is well motivated to action. Thank you for sharing