I stumbled upon Pleasantville on TV this afternoon. I like that movie more every time I watch it, much like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Not only does the emotional impact get stronger the older I get, but the structural brilliance and strength of commentary only grows as my skill as an artist/analyst improves.

But what it comes down to is that sometimes it's more important to do what's best in the long term instead of what's easy in the short term. True and difficult advice.