Acharya Prashant explains that true knowledge and right action are inseparable. He asserts that if someone claims to know what is right but fails to act upon it, they do not truly possess that knowledge. Using the analogy of a snake in one's pocket or a fly in a glass of water, he illustrates that immediate and correct action follows naturally from clear perception. He dismisses the excuse of knowing but being unable to act as a falsehood, suggesting that such individuals are merely pretending to know or are lacking in their understanding. He emphasizes that old knowledge or training is ineffective if one is not alert and aware in the present moment. Regarding career and financial stability, Acharya Prashant clarifies that excellence in any field inevitably leads to a sustainable livelihood. He argues that the problem is not a lack of money in a particular field of interest, but rather a lack of excellence and focus. He defines excellence as a product of attention and presence. He further critiques the concept of life goals, explaining that a goal signifies an end or a final point. If life had a fixed goal like a destination on a train journey, life would effectively end once that goal is reached. Instead, he suggests that life has no fixed future goal; the goal is to live the present moment with total integrity and completeness. He advises against living in future imaginations or rigid resolutions that are often disconnected from reality. He points out the hypocrisy in making grand promises of sacrifice while failing to maintain simple discipline, such as sticking to a study schedule or staying attentive for ten minutes. He encourages being real and honest about one's current state rather than living in fantasies. By being fully present in the 'now,' the future takes care of itself, and the need for constant future-oriented planning or worry disappears. True living, according to him, is being so immersed in the present action that the distinction between the actor and the goal vanishes.