From first to last
The peak is never passed
Something always fires the light that gets in your eyes
One moment’s high, and glory rolls on by
Like a streak of lightning
That flashes and fades in the summer sky

-- RUSH, “Marathon”

The wisdom found in the lyrics of the great progressive rock trio RUSH spans an incredible period of more than three decades. In their 1985 song “Marathon,” the band tells us that there always will be a next level of achievement that one can reach. They also remind us of the bittersweet irony that those moments usually are transitory. In my opinion, this just speaks to why it’s crucial that we make each and every moment of our lives count.

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