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Control the Inputs, not the Outcomes

Control the Inputs, not the Outcomes

You are at the center of the three life domains, in order to fully experience relationships and work you have to schedule time for yourself first.

Outcomes are difficult to control, but what you can really control is the time and dedication you put into a task. Once you commit, do it.

Unlike outcome, input can be controlled by you. When it comes to living the life you want, making sure you allocate time to living your values is the only thing you should focus on.

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Business Administration and Management Student | Blockchain, DEFI & Web3 | Social Worker | "Fix the money & fix the world."

These ideas are a summary of the Part 2 of Indistractable - Make Time for Traction. Soon I will publish more ideas respecting the remaining parts of the book in order to go deeper as it deserves.

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