If you are reading this, the chances are very good that you live in a Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic (WEIRD) country. Even if you are not in a WEIRD country, it only takes a brief look at the past to realize that you are probably living in a wonderful world compared to the one inhabited by your ancestors. Steven Pinker’s book Enlightenment Now covers in quantitative detail all the progress that humanity has made in recent decades. Most of the human beings that ever existed lived in abject poverty under brutal circumstances. Now in the U.S., most of the poorest of us have access to a better standard of living in many ways (e.g., food, transportation, entertainment, plumbing) than kings did a few hundred years ago. Considering that, take a moment to reflect on the fact that you have already won. It is certainly worthwhile to dream about better things for yourself and your loved ones. These dreams lead to ambition, which leads to material progress. Progress is not possible if you don’t have any dreams to chase. You will fail repeatedly if you are doing the right things, and you will be tempted to feel like a loser. That’s a good time to count your blessings!