Summary:
Welcome back to "Make a Difference," a podcast about reflection and self-improvement. In this episode, host Mark Quinn discusses the pressures of society and the importance of letting go of the past and not fretting about the future. He emphasizes the need to focus on the present and control what can be controlled. Quinn shares a quote from the Dalai Lama that reminds listeners that there are only two days in the year when nothing can be done: yesterday and tomorrow. Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and live.
Key Takeaways:
Quotes:
Today's pressures that society presents are daunting. Keeping up with work, family and personal requirements are often more than a 24 hour day can accommodate.
We have spoken about planning and ways to capture ideas for make improvements in your future by working in small prioritized steps.
Letting go of the past and not fretting about the future are also important issues to consider. You have planned your why and how of your future; don't sweat it.
You cannot change your past. Other than looking at it to consider changes in your present; it offers no real value. You cannot change it. One must adopt a baseball closers mentality; once the game is over, forget it. You can only influence your next start.
Considering how you approach your present is the value that can give you peace of mind and reduce the stress. Control what you can control in the present and work toward the end your day.
That is how you define your success. Following this on a daily basis will take care of the future.
Today's quote sums this up by stating:
“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.” – Dalai Lama
That is what I am thinking about today.
