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Once you learn these 8 harsh realities of life, you'll be much stronger
Busy does not mean productive
Pretending to be busy isn't the same as doing actual work.
We all only have 24 hours a day and everyone has plenty on their plates.
We need to do things differently to live a different life.
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Establish what you can control
Recognize that in most situations, all you can control is your effort and your attitude.
When you put your energy into the things you can control, you'll be much more effective.
Your influence
You can influence people and circumstances, but you can't force things to go your way:
- To have the most influence, focus on changing your behavior. Be a good role model and set healthy boundaries for yourself.
- When you have concerns about someone else's choices, share your opinion, but only share it once. Don't try to fix people who don't want to be fixed.
Identify your fears
Think about what you could do when failure happens.
Usually, the worst-case scenario isn't as tragic as you might envision. Acknowledging that you can handle the worst-case scenario can help you put your energy into more productive exercises.
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Do Something
The simplest way to get out of a stuck mindset is to do something, anything.
Action is the biggest Motivation. Stop procrastinating and start engaging with the world.Pay the Costs
Recognize that everything you do has a cost decide if you're willing to pay it. Freebies and shortcuts do not work in the long run.
Ask yourself not what you want, but what you're willing to suffer for.
No One Really Cares
Few people actually care about you. Because you’re not as special as you think and also, most people are too concerned with themselves.
Use this piece of knowledge to liberate yourself and do what you want.