“In life our first job is this, to divide and distinguish things into two categories: externals I cannot control, but the choices I make with regard to them I do control. Where will I find good and bad? In me, in my choices.” - Epictetus
Tip: You have a choice: You can focus on outcomes, events, people, circumstances and other things that are not up to you; OR you can shift your attention to things that you CAN control, like your emotions, judgements, creativity, attitude, perspective, desires, decisions, actions, choices and determination. Focusing on the latter -- what is in our power -- magnifies and enhances our power AND increases our chances for success.
Impact: Live in the present. As Ryan Holiday says, “Focus on the moment, not the monsters that may or may not be up ahead.” Of course, it’s not as simple as saying, “I’ll live in the present.” You must work on it. Catch your mind when it wanders. Discard distractions. Leave things well enough alone. Read The Tello Files.