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Worrying Isn't Doing

November 30th

“But life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present, and fear the future. When they come to the end of it, the poor wretches realize too late that for all this time they have been preoccupied by doing nothing.”

—Seneca

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When you forget the lessons of the past, you forfeit its wisdom.

If you neglect the present, you squander the very moments you’re worrying about protecting.

And fearing the future? That just paralyzes you, trapping you in a web of anxiety over things that might not even come to pass.

Is there something you're putting off right now because you're tangled in worries? Remember, while you're delaying, life is not waiting.

Let's recast your mental play: view past experiences as a treasure trove of lessons, not regrets. Live today with the sort of attention that turns ordinary moments into sought-after memories. Instead of fearing what’s ahead, prepare for it pragmatically, but hold on to the belief that you can handle whatever comes.

If you were to look back at today from the future, would you feel you spent your time well? Life is too short to spend it doing "nothing"—which is precisely what fretting about the uncontrollable leads to.

Make your action today something you'll thank yourself for tomorrow.

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