Will It Matter in Ten Years?
Stoic Thinking · Beginner
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Expand your time horizon to return every problem to its true size.
Micro-habits to get started
Small actions of a few minutes to start this habit:
Ask the question
When a problem upsets you, ask yourself whether it will matter in ten years.
If the answer is no, downgrade its urgency immediately.
1 minThree time horizons
Write down how you will view this problem in one week, one year, and ten years.
Putting it on paper reveals its true proportions.
3 minAct on what truly matters
If the answer is yes, define the very first action you can take today.
Perspective is not indifference.
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