Thursday, February 06, 2025

Ryan Holiday Advice for The Next Four Years

 Read this blog post by Ryan Holiday, and thought that it is applicable, in general, for a good approach of life.

In summary, he advocates

  • I’m focusing on what I can control.
  • I’m reading old books, not watching the news.
  • I’m reminding myself what my job is. 
  • I’m trying to raise my kids well.
  • I’m keeping a journal.
  • I’m using my platform to support what I think is important.
  • I’m focusing on the things that don’t change. 
  • I’m treating people well.
  • I’m prioritizing stillness. 
  • I’m contributing to my community. 
  • I’m not always having an opinion.
  • I’m picking up the half-dead crow. I’m helping the starfish.
  • I’m refusing to become cynical.
  • I’m looking for the helpers.
  • I’m grabbing the sturdy handle.
  • I’m focusing on my expertise.
  • I’m not letting the sonsofbitches turn me into a sonuvabitch. 
  • I’m doing difficult things.
  • I’m choosing to be philosophical. 

I posted on the advice for 2025 for further reading here.




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