One quote, and one life changing concept

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A few smatterings of intrigue from The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday.

One quote: “Uncertainty and fear are relieved by authority. Training is authority.” - Page 28

This forever will change the way I approach training. Life has many training grounds, some we ask for and some we don’t. If you approach each with this quote as your mantra, it will change your outcome.

One concept - Page 96

“People ask the question “What is the meaning of life?” As though it is someone else’s responsibility to tell you. Instead, he (Victor Frankl) said, the world is asking you that question. It’s your job to answer with your actions.

In every situation, life is asking us a question, and our actions are the answer. Our job is simply to answer well. Right action, unselfish, dedicated, masterful, creative, that is the answer to the question. That’s one way to find the meaning of life. And how to turn every obstacle into an opportunity. An opportunity to answer well. Some of the most inspiring figures I look up to were given a lot of opportunities (obstacles). I look up to them because they answered well.

What will be your answer?