Sir Edmund Hillary failed in his first attempt to climb Mt. Everest. When asked if he would give up the pursuit, he replied, "No. I can get better but the mountain will not get bigger."
What drives you today? To live well, we need a purpose. When we no longer have a goal, we lose direction and momentum.
After a fruitful season of ministry in Ephesus, Paul wanted to get back to Jerusalem. Along the way, he would check on the churches in Macedonia and Achaia. But the goal was Jerusalem.
Next, Paul sent Timothy and Erastus on to Macedonia and stayed a little longer in Ephesus. What is your next step to reach your goal? No time to waste. Start now.