The past is like a rearview mirror in a car. It's useful to glance back and see how far you've come, but if you stare too long you'll miss what's right in front of you.
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I am not a Buddhist but i love Ajahn Brahm's teachings. it's always inspiring, always refreshing
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Acknowledging Progress
Progress can sometimes feel like endless staircases where you climb and climb, but can never see the end.
A personal mission statement allows you to look back and see how far you've climbed.
Tiny is good
- Focusing on how far you have to go can feel disheartening.
- But if you can commit to taking tiny steps forward, one day you’ll look back and see how far you’ve come.
Stop multi-tasking
Wherever you are, be focused on what's in front of you.
When you're interrupted, it takes 15-20 minutes to get your focus back to it was before being distracted. If you're multi-tasking, you'll be less efficient and your long term memory will suffer.
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