Daily Dental Podcast 771. Focus on the Next Step
Jan 29, 2026
A dentist explores why stress comes from trying to control timelines and outcomes beyond our power. He urges narrowing focus to the next actionable step. The conversation highlights letting go of future-focused worry and finding freedom in steady, directional progress.
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Control The Next Action
- Anxiety often comes from projecting too far into the future and trying to control outcomes we can't control.
- Focusing on the next actionable step reduces uncertainty and lifts mental weight immediately.
Berkshire Hathaway Quip Used As Example
- Dr. Addison Killeen references the Berkshire Hathaway owner quip: "just tell me where I'm going to die and I won't go there."
- He uses this to illustrate our inability to control timelines and outcomes.
Let Go Of Results
- There's freedom in doing your part and letting the rest unfold beyond your control.
- Letting go of outcomes doesn't mean apathy; it means obedience to the present moment.