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Somewhere in the future, your today is the good old days. There is a good chance later in life, you want to live your today’s good old days, despite its shortcomings.
Stoic #1: Use Prospective Retrospection to Minimize Future Regret
Habit: Initially, you might simply grab a cup of coffee first thing in the morning without much thought. You do it automatically because it's become ingrained in your daily life.
Routine: As you become more intentional about your coffee consumption, it might evolve into a routine. You might start to:
Set your coffee maker the night before
Use a specific mug
Drink your coffee at a particular time or place in your home
Perhaps add some light stretching or reading while you drink
This routine requires more conscious effort and planning than the initial habit.
Ritual: Eventually, your morning coffee could become a full-fledged ritual. This might involve:
Carefully selecting and grinding specific coffee beans
Using a pour-over or other specialized brewing method
Sitting in a dedicated space for your coffee time
Incorporating meditation or journaling while you drink
Perhaps even sharing this time with a partner or family member in a meaningful way
Some short reflections on dealing with self-consciousness. https://t.co/zgvSIvklgr
“What you do on your bad days matters more than what you do on your good days.” — @kevin2kelly
An email from Coach Sommer I revisit often:
Hi Tim,
Patience. Far too soon to expect strength improvements. Strength improvements [for a movement like this] take a minimum of 6 weeks. Any perceived improvements prior to that are simply the result of improved synaptic facilitation. In plain English, the central nervous system simply became more ... See more
"The faster you're moving, the more you're in fear. And the more you're in fear, the more you're thinking about yourself. And the more you're thinking about yourself, the less compassion and kindness you have for others." https://t.co/8XCn7MQVuT