You Don’t have to Stay On Top Of Everything

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"You don’t have to stay on top of everything." That's the quote from Epictetus that inspired today's episode. The truth is, there's a lot of information and distractions in our lives that don't actually matter, and it's okay to be clueless about them. In fact, it's more than okay, it's liberating. When we free ourselves from the pressure of knowing everything, we open up more time and energy for what truly matters to us.

I personally embrace being clueless about things that don't matter, like popular TV shows and movies. During the pandemic, I filled my days with activities that were more meaningful to me, like working on home projects and taking care of my lawn. I don't struggle with FOMO anymore. Our time is limited, and we shouldn't waste it on things that don't align with our values.

Growth begins when we take the time to consider what's important to us, and being content with not knowing everything gives us the power to control our focus and attention. Trying to stay on top of everything distracts us from our goals and drains our mental energy. Media is designed to keep our attention at all costs, but we have the power to choose what we give our attention to.

It's natural for us to seek comfort, even in bad habits, and to pay attention to things that aren't necessarily important to us. But it's important to remember that what interests others may not be what's best for us, and vice versa. By freeing ourselves from the unnecessary worries about what others think of us, we can focus on ourselves, our values, and our goals.

In conclusion, embracing the idea of being clueless about things that don't matter, and not caring about them, allows us to live more present and focused lives. I plan to continue filtering the information that comes into my life, and only pursuing what I truly believe is worth my time and energy.


Mediations and Prompts influenced from https://dailystoic.com/books/

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Mediations and Prompts influenced from The Daily Stoic Books

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