Epictetus said that Control who we are. Know who we want to become. Know what we want to do. It's putting ourselves first, what's more important? Who cares what people think we should do, or how we are perceived to live? We can need to free ourselves from the shackles of people's opinions the second … Continue reading 1167. “No man is free who is not master of himself.”
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1166. Setting up for success
People who don’t get boundaries become spoiled. “Left tit babies” A dog who’s allowed to do whatever he wants, will do whatever he wants. Even if it doesn’t make sense. An investor who goes off the latest trends, could be considered a gambler. We must control our minds because we have the power to regulate … Continue reading 1166. Setting up for success
1165. Mental Toughness
Grit: the ability to show up every second of every day. Doing the little things. Being present, putting things away, not leaving dirty dishes, giving your best. Fortitude: the ability to keep going when the tank is drained. Mentally or physically. Getting back out there after you’ve been jacked up, not giving up on a … Continue reading 1165. Mental Toughness
1164. Inside not out
What do we look forward to? That vacation, a raise, a new job, peace and quiet, new car, a better life… “After things settle down…” “After I get over this…” Usually we’re right back where we started. Does it work? Flipping the script, Yano the saying “Wherever you are there you go”? What if instead … Continue reading 1164. Inside not out
1163. Working things out
Things usually work out, right? At least, that's what we hope to happen and when they don't? We figure it out until it does happen
1162. Perspectives
This post is inspired from Gary Vee, coming in at a good time. “This is for all the people who are confused about hard work and burn out... it's for all the people that fully understand that passion and actually doing shit you love is the only option.. There's only two people that work super … Continue reading 1162. Perspectives
1161. And then what?
When we try to think of moves to make - Whether in life, career, to spend our free time We sometimes get those rose colored glasses. The plan or idea sounds like a great move. But then what? What happens after we do the thing we think is so good? Is it bumping us forward … Continue reading 1161. And then what?
1160. Fall down 7, get up 8
Goals are meant to be something to strive for. Most people don’t set goals because, well what if I fail? What if come up short? That’s the point. To force us to stretch. If we only set goals we think we can achieve, are we really growing? Maybe a little bit. Maybe that’s enough. Because … Continue reading 1160. Fall down 7, get up 8
1159. Controlling what we can
Can’t control: The weather What they said or did The past or future How they feel Who are family is Where we were born Death or disasters Time What can we control: Our actions Our perceptions Our Effort Not much, but the more we focus on controlling what we can - the better our life … Continue reading 1159. Controlling what we can
1158. things happen
Well things happen, most things don’t go according to plan, that’s okay. How do we respond? Flare out? Bend? Figure it out? That’s what life is all about, figuring it out And *hopefully* we can learn from our mistakes. Learn lessons Lessons in time, money, and pain I’m not going to touch the stove again … Continue reading 1158. things happen
Joe DiAndrea 