In the depths of our minds, a battle's waged,
A war that's silent, yet leaves us caged.
It starts with a desire, to impress and to please,
To be liked by others, to fit in with ease.

We try to be good, to everyone we meet,
To keep connections, to avoid being beat.
We strive to prove a point, to show we're right,
But in the process, we lose sight.

Of financial growth, of health and of time,
Of the things that truly matter, we re-align.
Our priorities, they shift and they sway,
As we chase the opinions, of others each day.

Debates and arguments, they drain our energy,
A waste of time, a waste of synergy.
They leave us exhausted, they leave us drained,
And in the end, they leave us with nothing gained.

So let us be mindful, of this silent destroyer,
Let us be aware, of our thoughts and their employer.
Let us focus on what's truly important, let us see,
That our time, our health, and our wealth, are the keys to being free.