"Just 5 more minutes at the trough. 5 more minutes and I'm done" repeated over and over again as the 5 minutes ran out time and again until it's too late has been the preamble of many personal disasters https://twitter.com/PeacefulMoron/status/1275153230683660288

Think of things in life like parties. And every party has its black rider, who shows up shortly after the height of the party to mercilessly cut down the greedy little piggies who stayed too long even after having their fun and getting their fill

Smart people dont get too carried away and keep an eye out for signs that the black rider is about to show up so they can quietly leave

Dumb, greedy people dont care and just wanna keep partying forever and laugh at the smart people for leaving "just as things were getting good"

This applies to many things. Dating, investing etc

When shit gets too crazy, people start swinging off the chandeliers wearing lampshades as hats, just get your coat and leave

Don't listen to people calling you a party pooper. You're not gonna face the black rider; they will

Essentially, in all areas of life, you want to keep an eye out for the equivalent of this moment as your cue to exit