The Daily Stoic
by Ryan Holiday
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will—then your life will be serene.
Character is like a tree, and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
If we can focus on making clear what parts of our day are within our control and what parts are not, we will not only be happier, we will have a distinct advantage over other people who fail to realize they are fighting an unwinnable battle.
Control your perceptions. Direct your actions properly. Willingly accept what’s outside your control.