Elena took a napkin and drew a single vertical line. "On this side is 'Consumption.' It feels good, it’s loud, and it disappears the moment the sun comes up. On the other side is 'Legacy.' It’s quiet, it’s boring, and it grows while you sleep."
"You see this?" Elena asked, waving a hand through a cloud of smoke. "This is what most people do with their breakthroughs. They turn them into fog." Elena took a napkin and drew a single vertical line
"So, tell me how," Lukas said, his voice dropping. "Spune-mi cum (Tell me how) to stop the burn." "This is what most people do with their breakthroughs
"There’s a difference between celebrating a win and burning the stadium down to stay warm," Elena replied. She leaned forward. "You spent three months of disciplined work in four hours of vanity. You didn't just spend money, Lukas. You spent the time it took to earn it. You smoked your own life." She leaned forward