What we have now is not sustainable. I would assume that the comment would mean we have to accept a lower living standard than our current high unsustainable standard.

we have to accept a lower living standard than our current high unsustainable standard...

a room at the HOTEL EUROSTARS GRAND MARINA, close to la rambla and the trade center, goes for USD 260 per night.

it would be nice if some of our leaders, who are so valiantly trying to convince us to lower our standard of living, would lead by example.