Focus on What Matters

Ajay kumar Simhadri
2 min readJan 17, 2024

“Everyone’s time is limited. What matters most is to focus on what matters most.” ― Roy Bennett

Always remember, your focus determines your reality.

Today, I’m excited to share a hidden gem that has truly transformed my perspective on life — “Focus on What Matters: A Collection of Stoic Letters on Living Well” by Darius Foroux.

Trust me, this is not just another self-help book; it’s a powerful guide to living a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Let me break down why you should pick up this book ASAP.

1. Be Friends with Yourself

Darius says, “I started being friends with myself.” This means getting to know and liking yourself. It’s like having a buddy in you!

2. Make Better Choices

“We control some things and let the universe handle others.” It’s about focusing on what we can decide and not stressing about things we can’t. Super useful for making good choices!

3. People Stuff

“We all love ourselves more but care a lot about what others think.” Ever feel that way? Foroux talks about finding a balance between self-love and caring about what others think. Cool, right?

4. Tough Times Don’t Last

“Problems are like clouds; they block the sun but don’t stay forever.” Imagine tough times as clouds pass by, not sticking around. Makes you feel better about challenges, huh?

5. True Richness

“Wise people want nothing, but they need many things.” It’s not just about having stuff. Foroux tells us that smart folks appreciate what’s really important. A new way to think about being rich!

6. Sort Out Your Thoughts

“Figure out what you control and what you don’t.” Life gets easier when you know what you can change and what you can’t. It’s like cleaning up your mind!

7. Be Good Inside

“Happiness comes from being good inside,” Foroux says that being a good person makes everything in life fit together well. Success is more about being a good person than just winning.

So, if you want to understand life better and make it awesome, grab “Focus on What Matters.” It’s like a friend giving you tips for a cool and happy life. Give it a try, and enjoy the book!

Thank you for taking the time to read this! 🙏😊

If you want to purchase this book, you can find a link here. If you would prefer a free version, you can click here.

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Ajay kumar Simhadri
Ajay kumar Simhadri

Written by Ajay kumar Simhadri

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