Control What You Can! Leave Rest!

"This morning, remind yourself of what is in your control and what’s not in your control. Remind yourself to focus on the former and not the latter.

Before lunch, remind yourself that the only thing you truly possess is your ability to make choices (and to use reason and judgment when doing so). This is the only thing that can never be taken from you completely.

In the afternoon, remind yourself that aside from the choices you make, your fate is not entirely up to you. The world is spinning and we spin along with it—whichever direction, good or bad.

In the evening, remind yourself again how much is outside of your control and where your choices begin and end.

As you lie in bed, remember that sleep is a form of surrender and trust and how easily it comes. And prepare to start the whole cycle over again tomorrow."

~ "The Daily Stoic" by Ryan Holiday.

We waste so much time focusing on things not in our control, ignoring those we can control by making informed choices.

I did same, when COVID-19 brought my business to a grinding halt. I cursed fate for months, not realizing it was beyond my control.

Then I made a reasoned choice of reading books on a daily basis. The knowledge I gathered is now helping me improve my individuality and expand business while practicing the same.

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