"Better is one's own duty, though devoid of merit, than the duty of another well discharged. He who does his own work does not incur sin."
Modern explanation
In a moment of stillness, receive this: The work that fits your nature will tire you in a way that still feeds you. Borrowed work only drains.
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?