13 Indifference, strength, and will

Nov 16

No. 13 – 3 March 2023

Welcome to the 13th edition of 4-TP, a weekly newsletter with the actionable insights you need.

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One effective way of cultivating inner peace towards others' actions is by practicing indifference.

James Mattis, retired 4-star US Marine Corps General and former Secretary of Defense, on building strength:

"I will close with a warrior’s prayer from a man who understands:

Give me God, what you still have.

Give me what no one else asks for.

I do not ask for wealth, success, or even health.

People ask you so often, God, for all these things that you cannot have any left.

Give me what people refuse to accept from you.

I want insecurity and disquietude.

I want turmoil and brawl.

And if you should give them to me, my God, once and for all, let me be sure to have them always.

For I will not always have the courage to ask for them."

(Last farewell speech to Marines on deployment before returning to the US).

Courage is not about facing fears blindly or rushing into things without first learning how to manage the situation.

You have to take the time to educate yourself and learn as much as you can.

Then, when the time comes you can act with courage and boldness.

Think about three things that have happened to you recently that you can't change but haven't come to terms with yet.

What are the obstacles (external) or roadblocks (internal) keeping you from having the will to accept them?

Till next week,
— Carlos & Stef

14 Preparation, courage, and self-talk