Enjoy what you can and ignore the rest. Let’s not waste any energy fighting things that are outside our control.
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In short, enjoy the present, find happiness in everyday actions, and don't let unnecessary worries steal your joy.
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Control what you can
Ignore the rest. We worry about things that we have no control over. But worrying never fixed anything.
The stoics are saying that if you focus your energy on what you can change, you’re going to be a lot more productive and effective.
Focus On What You Can Control
Lesson: Don't waste energy on things outside your control. Focus on your own actions and reactions.
Finding What We Can Control
Most things are outside of our control, and if you were responsible for everything in your life you would also be responsible for every negative part of it.
Focus on making the most reasonable, logical decisions possible over what you can control and forget the rest.
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