18 Toughness, individuality, and being

No. 18 – 7 April 2023

Welcome to the 18th edition of 4-TP, a weekly newsletter with the actionable insights you need.

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In this week’s newsletter, we’ve changed the format just a little bit to include a challenge meant to push you outside your comfort zone.

TPL Article

What we can learn about toughness, creativity, and determination from this American Nobel Prize in Literature winner.

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Insight

Japanese philosopher Ichiro Kishimi on focusing on one's own tasks:

"All you can do with regard to your own life is choose the best path that you believe in. On the other hand, what kind of judgment do other people pass on that choice? That is the task of other people, and is not a matter you can do anything about."

Challenge

Go through your phone's contact list. Chances are that you have phone numbers of people you haven't talked to in years.

Pick one person, call them, and strike up a conversation.

Question

We're constantly striving to achieve our goals and reach a destination. As a result, we find ourselves in a state of preparation and end up postponing life.

If you were suddenly no longer able to chase your goals, would you still be content with who you are and how far you've come? If not, why?

Till next week,
— Carlos & Stef