We’re all going to mess up. We’ll show up to a life- changing opportunity unprepared. We’ll fall off our diet or our sobriety. We’ll lose our temper and embarrass ourselves. We’ll make mistakes. We’ll be beaten.
That’s the thing about discipline: It never fails us, but sometimes we fail it.
But will that be the end of it? Is that who we are now? Or can we get back up?

Losing is not always up to us . . . but being a loser is. Being a quitter is. Saying, “Ah, what the hell, does it even matter?” That’s on us. Throwing in the towel on a fight we’ve clearly lost is one thing, throwing in the towel on fighting, on your standards, from that point forward?
Now you’ve been more than beaten, you’ve been defeated.

Don’t be frustrated that you’re not constitutionally calm or perfect. Because no one is, and no one is expecting you to be!
If your standards are so high that you give up when you fall short of them, then actually you don’t have high standards. What you have are excuses.

We are all going to screw up. We’re going to relapse—on the diet, on the bad habit, whatever. We’re going to blow it in public—not hustling like we should, giving in to temptation or a fit of passion, perhaps even having a moment of cowardice. We are going to lose. Nobody stays undefeated for long in this life.

And then what?

Can we gather ourselves back up? Can we regroup and try again?

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“Anyone who has not groomed his life in general towards some definite end cannot possibly arrange his individual actions properly,” the writer Michel de Montaigne reminded himself.

If you don’t know where you’re sailing, the Stoics said, no wind is favorable.

This means first, the discipline to step away and think:
What am I doing?
What are my priorities?
What is the most important contribution I make—to my work, to my family, to the world?

Then comes the discipline to ignore just about everything else.

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New Week. Same Mission. Keep Going.

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Here is the inescapable logic: Everything we say yes to means saying no to something else.

No one can be two places at once. No one can give all their focus to more than one thing.
But the power of this reality can also work for you: Every no can also be a yes, a yes to what really matters.

To rebuff one opportunity means to cultivate another.

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If you spend your time trying to impress others in this current time, there may be something wrong with you.

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My workouts got better when I focused on recovery.

My productivity increased when I scheduled breaks into my day.

My entire life got better when I optimized my sleep.

To improve work capacity you must focus on improving how you rest.

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Is being an idiot the key to success for entrepreneurs?

Sometimes, you need to drop the ego, ask simple questions, and dive into the complexities. Don’t be afraid to look dumb—it’s all about embracing the learning process to grow.

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🎯 If you have a 3-year goal, ask yourself…

How could I get it done in 3 months?

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Dear friends,
We are living through immensely difficult and trying times. The violence and destruction of this terrible war has caused unimaginable suffering and hardship. Our hearts go out to all those who have lost loved ones, been displaced from their homes, or had their lives shattered by this senseless conflict.

In the midst of such darkness, it is natural to feel despair, anger, and hopelessness. The path ahead seems uncertain and the challenges feel overwhelming. However, we must not lose heart.

Throughout history, humanity has endured great tragedies and emerged stronger on the other side. This tragic war will eventually end, and we must have faith that brighter days lie ahead.

We draw inspiration from the extraordinary resilience and courage being displayed by so many - the aid workers risking their lives to help civilians, the families who have welcomed refugees into their homes, and the people who have taken to the streets to protest this injustice.

Their compassion and humanity shines like a beacon, reminding us of our power to overcome hatred through love and unity.
Though the road will be long and arduous, we will rebuild from these ashes.

Let us stand together, united in our hopes for lasting peace and human dignity. Our shared dreams of a better world for our children must sustain us through this nightmare. We will emerge from this crucible scarred but wiser, more committed than ever to preventing such atrocities from happening again.

Have faith, my friends. This brutal war cannot extinguish the eternal flame of hope that burns in the human heart. By holding onto that hope and caring for one another, we will make it through this darkness into the light. Brighter days will come.

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What are you often silently complaining about in your head and who is the person you need to actually discuss your frustrations with?

People can't react to your thoughts, only your actions. Time spent complaining to yourself is often better spent selling someone else on a new way of doing things.

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a quote from pascal.

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#stoicism #philosophy #thoughts #wisdom #socialmedia

alternative education philosophy endeavours to fit the process of learning to the
child’s inclinations, interests and abilities.

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Today, with the cost of creating content being close to zero, people can share an incredible amount of content. This has sparked my curiosity about the concept of long shelf life versus short shelf life. While much of what we see and hear quickly becomes obsolete, there are timeless ideas or even pieces of music that can remain relevant for decades or even centuries.

For example, we’re witnessing a resurgence of Stoicism, with many of Marcus Aurelius’s insights still resonating thousands of years later. This makes me wonder: what are the most unintuitive, yet enduring ideas that aren’t frequently discussed today but might have a long shelf life? Also, what are we creating now that will still be valued and discussed hundreds or thousands of years from today?

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There are 5 Types of Hard Work... and it helps to know that No. 4 & 5 work better in business than No. 1 & 2...

👉🏼 The First kind is “Labour” based. You put in more effort, more intensity, more hours, and more inputs to gain an output compared to others.

👉🏼 The Second kind is “Efficiency” based. With the same inputs as of the first... You stay more focused for longer, remove distractions, and find smarter ways to either get the same output with the same inputs, or reduce inputs to get the same output.

This is what the Industrial Revolution taught us, and most family businesses teach their next generation. It stems from the thought process of factories and delegation to cheap labour.

👉🏼 The Third kind is “Consistency” based. You do simple things for so long that it outlasts everyone else. It creates an unmatched compounding in your skills, your brand, your reputation and your heritage. You’ve increased the Duration.

This is my favourite and the most timeless, which should be used with all forms of hard work from 1 to 5. This is how brands are built, and compounding kicks into business results.

👉🏼 The Fourth kind is “Opportunity” based. You spot newer opportunities better than the competition and do it faster than others grab on to them.

This is when someone tries new things relentlessly, by learning new skills consistently, without letting failure beat them down.

👉🏼 The Fifth kind is “Leverage” based. You find a new technology or platform that creates huge leverage and propels you way ahead of others because you’re using a new tool that others haven’t adapted to.

Businesses are created by working hard on 4 and 5.

Unfortunately, most keep looking in 1 and 2.

Regardless of what you pick, don’t give up on the No. 3

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focus, go outside, work, exercise, relax.

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Your body is like a house:

Build a strong foundation through sleep, movement, and nutrition.

Give it renovations through weight lifting, cardio, and eating high protein.

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If you truly want to be respected by people you love, you must prove to them that you can survive without them.

― Michael Bassey Johnson, The Infinity Sign

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"The easiest way to change your behavior is to change your surroundings.

""You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.

""If you're willing to embrace discomfort, you can achieve almost anything.

""We pay for every lesson with either time or money. Use the currency you value least.

""Want to know how long it takes to get over disappointment? As long as you decide it takes.

""Skills stack on top of each other. Specialized skills are valuable independent of the currency and economic climate.

""Stop chasing money. Start chasing skills.

""The key to success is not to be consistently great, but to be great at being consistent.

""Focus on lead nurturing over lead generation. Build loyalty and relationships with your existing audience.

""Content is about creating value, not just selling. Provide value and the sales will follow."

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