Let me unpack that a bit: ... - Deepstash

Let me unpack that a bit:

  • We can only be responsible for things that we can control.
  • Emotions, by their very nature, are not directly under our control.
  • Because we can't control emotions directly, we're not responsible for them-either our own, or crucially, those of other people.
  • However, we are responsible for our actions-for how we choose to behave and think.
  • When we assume responsibility for things beyond our control, we set ourselves up for unnecessary frustration, disappointment, and resentment.
  • On the other hand, when we are clear about what we actually have control over-and therefore responsibility for-we're able to deploy our efforts and resources as effectively as possible.

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