Control What You Can

Stop trying to control everything. It’s the fastest way to a miserable life.

Epictetus, a man born into slavery who became one of history’s greatest philosophers,

realized that humans suffer for one simple reason: We confuse what is ours with what is not.

Think about your life right now. You’re stressed about your reputation—but that’s in other

people's minds. You’re stressed about the economy—but that’s in the hands of the world.

You’re stressed about the past—but that’s already gone. Epictetus says these are "externals."

They don't belong to you. If you try to grab them, you’ll only end

up frustrated. Instead, draw a line in the sand. What is NOT in your