Ep 6 - Letting go of the control you don’t have
What this episode is about
We can experience a lot of anxiety, stress and disappointment if we try to control everything in our lives. We just don’t have that much power, despite what influencers tell us. In this episode, we discuss what is and what’s not in our control and aim for being more realistic, less anxious, and freer.
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Letting go of the control you don't have
Key points
The difference that accepting reality can make to our lives.
“Don't wish for something you cannot control” - Epictetus.
Almost nothing is in your control.
Getting clear on this can bring tremendous freedom.
Being fatalistic is also fruitless and is a waste of your potential.
How to cease wasting time and energy.
At least three things you DO have control over.
Hard truth: The world has no love for us or for anyone else. And that’s okay.
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