We all get that one strange and beautiful feeling after leaving something that’s already half gone — a strange mix of happiness and relief. Everyone does something they know they aren’t going to get. But still, they make maximum effort, just to get it. They change themselves — they change their decisions — they change their happiness, even when they know they are not going to achieve it. That’s dedication. But is it necessary? They might think it is. Maybe they believe it’s the right thing to...

We all get that one strange and beautiful feeling after leaving something that’s already half gone — a strange mix of happiness and relief. Everyone does something they know they aren’t going to get. But still, they make maximum effort, just to get it. They change themselves — they change their decisions — they change their happiness, even when they know they are not going to achieve it. That’s dedication. But is it necessary? They might think it is. Maybe they believe it’s the right thing to...