"Better one's own dharma, though imperfectly performed, than the dharma of another well performed. Better to die in one's own dharma; the dharma of another is fraught with peril."
Modern explanation
In a moment of stillness, receive this: An imperfect life that is truly yours beats a polished life borrowed from someone else.
Practical application
Ask: if no one would ever know, what work would I still want to do? Then schedule some of it.
Reflection question
If I had only one year, what would matter — and what would I quietly let go?