apply this to your life. Next time
you catch yourself worrying
about a situation, focus on the things you control. What
counts is that we do the right thing because that is all we
can do. We don’t control outcomes. Do you see?
1. Made a mistake? Correct it.
2. Something goes wrong? Find a solution.
Also, never be surprised when bad things happen. But
rather
expect
them to happen. In that way, you will never
be caught off guard.
Similarly, when you’re
struck with bad luck, don’t complain
and say stuff like, “why me!?”
Instead, accept it, and then focus your energy on finding a
solution. Always keep a positive mindset.
Why this exercise improves productivity.
I’m
often asked, “what does philosophy have to do with
productivity?” Well, if you want to be productive, the most
important
thing is consistency.
Productivity is not about eureka moments, your big break,
pulling off all-nighters, or drinking Red Bull all day. If you
want
to achieve things in your life, it’s about aiming for daily
progress. You want to exercise, read, work, learn, study,
every single day.
Inconsistency is the enemy of results.
And that’s why I practice Stoic
and Pragmatism philosophy
to improve my mental toughness. It’s also a big part of my
personal productivity system, Procrastinate Zero.
I don’t want ups and downs because that hurts productivity.
Instead, I want to progress 0.1% every day of the year. And
that’s a very realistic goal. Try
it and maybe it will change
your life too.
