26 Ethos, envy, and kindness
No. 26 – 2 June 2023
Welcome to the 26th edition of 4-TP, a weekly newsletter with the actionable insights you need.
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Article
Much of our daily overwhelm comes down to not knowing which decision to make, which path to travel on, which task to focus on. This small but powerful document can serve as a guiding compass.
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Quote
Seneca, on time and doing what matters:
"If such people want to know how short their lives are, let them reflect how small a portion is their own. So, when you see a man repeatedly wearing the robe of office, or one whose name is often spoken in the Forum, do not envy him: these things are won at the cost of life."
Insight
Being of use to someone is one of the most powerful ways to contribute to one's community. It creates purpose. But it requires a shift in mindset, from "what can this person do for me," to "what can I do for this person?"
With purpose comes self-worth. And with self-worth, natural confidence is born. The confidence to take on challenges, to take on increasing risk, have courage, and be resilient during tough times.
Question
Life becomes sweeter when we dance for the love of dancing, when we fall in love with the journey, not the destination. Are you climbing your mountain to reach the top or are you climbing because you enjoy it?
Till next week,
— Carlos & Stef
