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Focus on the present

Focus on the present
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  • When the big picture looks unachievable and is depressing, remember to focus exclusively on the present and avoid negative thoughts.

  • Put one foot in front of the other and consider everything else irrelevant. Break it down to smaller goals and track your progress.

  • Win today every day, and you’ll win in the long run. Accept that the present is the only place you can be right now. So make the most out of it.

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Written by Garv Chawla · Stoic of the Day
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