The content of this essay primarily aims to draw attention to the fundamental aspects of our culturally conditioned behavior and their foundations, which make our lives unnecessarily and illogically - or contradictorily - more difficult than they already are. The description of the essence and significance of time and how we deal with it is intended to help us understand the reasons behind the emergence of excess. Understanding the prevailing principles of the Western economy should provide us with sufficient knowledge about important aspects of the reality in which we live. It is crucial to conduct a self-examination after going through education in the family and school, as well as after making adjustments to the social environment in which one lives. The theme of perceiving sizes or recognizing the essential is at the forefront.