If you get this blog post it means that something did not go as planned. That I did not get down the mountain as anticipated. So lets hope that this blog gets replaced by something a little more inspiring! Wish us well as we hike back down to base camp!
Guy Reams
This article explores a refined Stoic concept, expanding on Epictetus’s idea of controlling what you can and not worrying about what you can’t. It introduces a third category: what you can influence, which is crucial when desired outcomes depend on others.
This piece explores the anxiety that arises from uncertainty, explaining how the brain interprets unpredictability as danger and generates negative scenarios. It emphasizes that thinking harder doesn’t always lead to certainty, but often to more anxiety. The key takeaway is to recognize that a thought about a possible future isn’t evidence it will happen, and it’s okay to let things be uncertain.
The author shares two daily questions that help focus on achievement and contribution, leading to a sense of purpose and well-being. This approach, combining personal progress with helping others, serves as an anti-anxiety recipe and a path to living well.
This article emphasizes the importance of building systems that can withstand failure without collapsing entirely. It argues that continuous improvement, rather than striving for a perfect system or constant reinvention, is the key to progress. The author suggests that viewing failures as information for refinement, rather than reasons to give up, fosters an environment where habits can thrive.