Consider the full situation before making a decision to act
from Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday
How to Apply This
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When someone asks you to do or take part in something, answer these questions for yourself:
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What is it?
What should you exactly do? -
Why does it matter?
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Do I need it?
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Do I want it?
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What are the hidden costs?
Think about the things they didn’t tell you but could be there. For example, it could be longer than what they said. -
Will I look back from the distant future and be glad I did it?
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If I never knew about it at all, would I even notice that I missed out?
If the request was lost in the mail, if they hadn’t been able to pin me down to ask me.
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