Of course, there is an alternative way things could go. You could take risks, constantly testing your strength, and then chronic problems will be exacerbated immediately, new injuries will come about which will in turn lead to long-lasting sicknesses. Of course, this is all just in theory, in actual fact the year of the Dog will put really hard choices before you repeatedly. For example, you could work overtime for weeks on end and fill up your bank account properly. However, this could lead to the aggravation of chronic gastritis, which could easily turn into ulcers (for example). But the risk of this is just a risk, which means that there's a chance you won't lose and will only win. This is the hardest choice.