In life, so many things are gonna happen to you that will be totally out of your control.
But what you can always control is your reaction to those situations.
Focus on that, and you will be good to go.
2. You control how you respond to things.
Victor Frankl also said, "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."
That sums it up.
3. Ask yourself, “Is this essential?”
As the popular notion goes, if it doesn't matter in 5 years, don't spend more than 5min being upset about it.
You only have limited time, so it's important for you to determine what actually is crucial for you in life.
1. Don’t call someone more than twice continuously. If they don’t pick up your call, presume they have something important to attend to.
2. Return money that you have borrowed even before the person you borrowed remembers or ask for it. It shows your integrity and character. Same goes with umbrellas, pens and lunch boxes..etc.
3. Never order the expensive dish on the menu when someone is giving you a lunch/dinner.
1. Your freedom begins the day you realize nobody is coming to save you
Your life is completely in your own hands. And that’s what makes life beautiful. Internalize the fact that your success is your responsibility alone. Because independence is freedom, and freedom is power.
2. Self-discipline unlocks the world
To master the world, master yourself. Success requires consistent effort. And consistent effort is impossible without self-discipline. Discipline is your hedge against failed motivation. Do the hard thing, especially when you don't want to.