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Be open to the future.

Be open to the future.
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  • Respect the past as we stand on the back of those who came before us, learn from it, and keep an open mind about future ideas. Meet new people, explore new places, and understand other cultures.

  • We all think we are flexible, modern, and accepting, but sometimes we are not. Accept that but understand that life is an experiment. The more you experiment, the better. So, try something today that your future self will thank you for.

  • Future is entirely open, not preordained, and we can pioneer new paths and write it as we like, moment by moment.

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Written by Garv Chawla · Stoic of the Day
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