We determine our:
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Desire
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Attitude
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Judgments
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Determination
That’s about it. Anything else, we have no control over. So it makes no sense to worry
about things that are not on that list.
That’s a Stoic philosophy exercise. Something that exists for centuries. And the best
thing is that you can immediately 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.
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