Great topic and inspiration! Makes me think of the principle of the two types of motivation: Avoiding pain and gaining pleasure.

Many people are great at the first, but not so good at the latter. They'd run fast and for long when a bear chases them, but once it's gone they won't take another step. Once a comfortable place in life has been reached, that kind of motivation disappears.

Yet, there's always a next level to be reached once we tune into the second kind.