"It's time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you and make you dance like a puppet." Marcus Aurelius
Just as we teach children to observe physical hygiene for its benefits to our health, we need to teach them to cultivate emotional hygiene. They need to learn how to tackle their destructive emotions and achieve peace of mind.
Repetition unlocks value.
The value of your first workout increases the more you exercise.
The value of your first article increases the more you write.
The value of your first conversation increases the longer you stay in the relationship.
Day One continues to compound.
“Don’t care what others think of you” is only half true.
There are good reasons to care about what others think. Namely, it usually benefits you when others like you. Social skills matter—not just courage and confidence.
The question is not if to care, but when to care.