Actionable tips:

• Before reacting to client objections or demands, take a breath and assess whether your response is beneficial and aligned with the relationship you’re building.
• Ask yourself if an action benefits the client as well as your goals. This helps keep your impulses in check and ensures you’re acting with integrity.

“Epictetus teaches us to rediscover the essential skill of making thoughtful choices and to be mindful of our impulses, ensuring they align with what’s best for the greater good and are proportional to true value.” - Marcus Aurelius

Impulses can lead us astray, so creating non-negotiable rules for ourselves and holding ourselves accountable is key.

Every move you make should be made with patience, focus, and alignment with the bigger picture.

Epictetus reminds us of the vital skill of making thoughtful choices, especially in moments of impulse.

Instead of reacting on instinct, we should practice "the art of assent" - checking whether our responses align with what truly matters and the greater good.

Control your impulses, and you’ll build trust and stay on course for long-term success.

Remember you will die.

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