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Stoic Coffee Break

60 - Strong Impressions

Mar 10, 2018
05:18
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Learn about the importance of being mindful of our attention and letting go of things beyond our control in this episode. The host shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the impact of strong impressions on our lives.
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Quick takeaways

  • Evaluate the impact of strong impressions and decide if they're within our control or if it's better to let go.
  • Reflect on why we feel strongly about something and assess if it is within our control to make wiser choices or let go of certain things.

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The Power of Letting Go of Things Beyond Our Control

In this episode, the speaker discusses the importance of not getting overwhelmed by external distractions and focusing on things within our control. Using the example of following politics, the speaker shares how they realized that getting caught up in political news and events, which they had no direct control over, was bringing unnecessary stress to their life. They made a conscious decision to step back, let go of the things they couldn't control, and focus on the minimum actions they could take, such as voting. This shift in mindset brought more peace to their life. The key takeaway is to evaluate the impact of strong impressions and decide whether they are within our control or if it's better to let go.

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