14 Feb 8 Life Lessons I Wish I’d Known Sooner
A good and happy life is a life of learning.
We can’t expect to know everything, but by learning and constant improvement we can become wiser and happier and better in many ways.
And sometimes, these lessons can’t be rushed; but that doesn’t mean we might not, at times, wish we’d learned a few things a bit sooner …
via Entrepreneur by Amy Chambers
Now that I’m in my 40s, I look back at my younger self and recognize how much unnecessary suffering I created for myself by not knowing these eight simple truths. I learned these life lessons the hard way. Discovering them transformed my entire existence. Today, I share them with you.
1. Our power in life comes from focusing on what we can control, not what we can’t
In life, unfortunate things happen. When they do, it can be easy or tempting to become reactive and focus on what isn’t going well. Many of us spend far too much time whining, complaining or venting about things we simply can’t control: weather, traffic, other people’s behavior, the past. Focusing on circumstances or things that are happening to us is far less effective than focusing on how we can respond to those things and what we can do about them. Avoid drama. Keep your focus on yourself and what more you can do, and you’ll almost always find a find to improve things.
2. Fear is only in our minds
Fear is a product of our imagination. Usually, when we experience fear, we’re worried about something that may (or may not) happen in the future. Our power lies in focusing on our present reality. Fear tends to inhibit action, but action can overcome fear. So, one of the best ways to overcome fear (of anything) is to simply get into motion and take action. Don’t focus on the stories you tell yourself. Get out and do something about the things you’re nervous or anxious about…
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