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Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom
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Are self-doubt and other negative feelings living rent free in your mind?
If so, you’re not alone. It’s common, even for the most accomplished among us, to let people, circumstances, and worries take up valuable headspace.
Get Out of My Head is a lifeline for overwhelmed professionals seeking direction and tranquility in turbulent times, whether navigating daily stressors or experiencing defining moments.
Author M. Andrew McConnell, CEO of RENTED, INC., shows you it’s possible to achieve clarity, make good decisions, and rise in your career, by illustrating that the human mind is not unlike real estate: adopting an owner’s mindset can make all the difference.
Drawing on ancient Stoic philosophy, modern science, and remarkable stories of contemporary innovators in business, sports, and more, Get Out of My Head demonstrates how to effectively allocate your mental resources, set mental boundaries, and overcome challenges by seizing ownership of your own mind and channeling adversity as a vehicle for growth.
The ancient Stoics recognized that the mind is a human’s most precious and finite resource—that it is the only thing of value anyone can truly possess. The Stoics also understood that the default human state is to waste our mind on trivial things. When we lend our mind to things that do not serve us, we are left with only remnants of our potential.
Beyond giving you the tools to set boundaries and develop better resilience—the remedy to chronic stress—Get Out of My Head shares the stories of high-achieving modern Stoics who have successfully reclaimed their headspace so that you, too, can transition from “mind rentership” to “mind ownership.”
Are self-doubt and other negative feelings living rent free in your mind?
If so, you’re not alone. It’s common, even for the most accomplished among us, to let people, circumstances, and worries take up valuable headspace.
Get Out of My Head is a lifeline for overwhelmed professionals seeking direction and tranquility in turbulent times, whether navigating daily stressors or experiencing defining moments.
Author M. Andrew McConnell, CEO of RENTED, INC., shows you it’s possible to achieve clarity, make good decisions, and rise in your career, by illustrating that the human mind is not unlike real estate: adopting an owner’s mindset can make all the difference.
Drawing on ancient Stoic philosophy, modern science, and remarkable stories of contemporary innovators in business, sports, and more, Get Out of My Head demonstrates how to effectively allocate your mental resources, set mental boundaries, and overcome challenges by seizing ownership of your own mind and channeling adversity as a vehicle for growth.
The ancient Stoics recognized that the mind is a human’s most precious and finite resource—that it is the only thing of value anyone can truly possess. The Stoics also understood that the default human state is to waste our mind on trivial things. When we lend our mind to things that do not serve us, we are left with only remnants of our potential.
Beyond giving you the tools to set boundaries and develop better resilience—the remedy to chronic stress—Get Out of My Head shares the stories of high-achieving modern Stoics who have successfully reclaimed their headspace so that you, too, can transition from “mind rentership” to “mind ownership.”
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M. Andrew McConnell
2 books5 followersM. Andrew McConnell’s story is not your typical Silicon Valley fairytale.
Born in Birmingham, AL, and with Stoicism and Southern grit, Andrew graduated Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and University of Cambridge with honors, all while becoming a member of the USA Open Water Swimming National Team, and earning an international Bronze Medal.
By deploying the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, Andrew took the company he founded, Rented.com, from less than $200,000 in revenue to nearly $10 million in under three years. Today, Rented.com is a two-time Inc. 500 winner, with more than $25 million raised.
Andrew is a regular contributor to Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and other outlets. He’s a Board Member of Sheltering Arms—Georgia’s oldest nonprofit early childhood education program—as well as a founding Board Member of Atlanta Technology Leaders and a TechStars Mentor for Social Impact Startups.
Born in Birmingham, AL, and with Stoicism and Southern grit, Andrew graduated Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and University of Cambridge with honors, all while becoming a member of the USA Open Water Swimming National Team, and earning an international Bronze Medal.
By deploying the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, Andrew took the company he founded, Rented.com, from less than $200,000 in revenue to nearly $10 million in under three years. Today, Rented.com is a two-time Inc. 500 winner, with more than $25 million raised.
Andrew is a regular contributor to Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and other outlets. He’s a Board Member of Sheltering Arms—Georgia’s oldest nonprofit early childhood education program—as well as a founding Board Member of Atlanta Technology Leaders and a TechStars Mentor for Social Impact Startups.
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July 30, 2022
This is a quick read, which normally is a good thing for me for books that I read to help me improve something. But with this one, I wanted more! I listened to the audiobook, and now I’m about to read it in print, and work through the workbook. It’s already impacted my reaction to criticism in a positive way, and changed my thinking in other ways. It’s a must-read for for all of us.
August 9, 2022
REVIEW: Get Out of My Head by M. Andrew McConnell
When it comes to Stoic Philosophy, there are many books out there for you to explore.
The danger, though, of having so many books that talk about it is that you may find them to be repetitive and derivatives of the original texts of the most famous Stoic Philosophers without having anything new and original to bring to the table.
Although this could be the case many times, in the book Get Out of My Head by Andrew McConnell, we have a balance of modernity and ancient wisdom.
In his book, Andrew draws on Stoic Philosophy, modern science, and remarkable stories to help us navigate our turbulent times and defining moments through the ownership of the mind.
In this book, as opposed to most books, you will find stoic wisdom combined with remarkable stories of people who have applied Stoicism to their lives, whether unconsciously or consciously.
Moreover, as if it wasn't enough, the author doesn't want us to simply memorize and be motivated by this wisdom and those stories.
He WANTS us to ACT ON them.
He prompts us to take action immediately at the end of each chapter with frameworks, worksheets, and other tools which follow the idea of the most important Stoic Principles.
My thoughts on this book:
There are three things I adored about this book.
Firstly, it does a wonderful job of drawing on the most important figures of the Stoic movement.
Secondly, it is packed with the author's personal experiences, which add to this book a pinch of relatability and originality.
Thirdly, the book is easily one of the most practical books I've read about Stoicism. It does prompt action as soon as you finish reading it.
The book is:
Practical;
Superbly engaging;
Original.
Why should you read it?
If you are a professional going through tough times, this book is a MUST. It will give you directions on how to better deal with the turbulent life you find yourself to be in.
When it comes to Stoic Philosophy, there are many books out there for you to explore.
The danger, though, of having so many books that talk about it is that you may find them to be repetitive and derivatives of the original texts of the most famous Stoic Philosophers without having anything new and original to bring to the table.
Although this could be the case many times, in the book Get Out of My Head by Andrew McConnell, we have a balance of modernity and ancient wisdom.
In his book, Andrew draws on Stoic Philosophy, modern science, and remarkable stories to help us navigate our turbulent times and defining moments through the ownership of the mind.
In this book, as opposed to most books, you will find stoic wisdom combined with remarkable stories of people who have applied Stoicism to their lives, whether unconsciously or consciously.
Moreover, as if it wasn't enough, the author doesn't want us to simply memorize and be motivated by this wisdom and those stories.
He WANTS us to ACT ON them.
He prompts us to take action immediately at the end of each chapter with frameworks, worksheets, and other tools which follow the idea of the most important Stoic Principles.
My thoughts on this book:
There are three things I adored about this book.
Firstly, it does a wonderful job of drawing on the most important figures of the Stoic movement.
Secondly, it is packed with the author's personal experiences, which add to this book a pinch of relatability and originality.
Thirdly, the book is easily one of the most practical books I've read about Stoicism. It does prompt action as soon as you finish reading it.
The book is:
Practical;
Superbly engaging;
Original.
Why should you read it?
If you are a professional going through tough times, this book is a MUST. It will give you directions on how to better deal with the turbulent life you find yourself to be in.
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December 23, 2022Read two chapters of this and dropped it. No star rating.
I've been reading books on moral philosophy, and especially Stoicism, for several years, and this--for some reason--just rubbed me the wrong way. This isn't just a general book on Stoicism...instead, it seems very directed at self-described entrepreneurs, using them as the examples. Which, for me, was problematic.
The example of the business owner going to the VC firm, and the VC they met with saying "why do you want VC investment" sounded off to me. I mean, seriously, the owner whose company was already on an organic rapid growth path wanted venture capital money, and apparently had no explanation for why he wanted/needed capital, other than "get VC money so we could say we're getting VC money"?
Another example is one of his heroes working at Facebook and Uber and hugely expanding the customer base...well yes, but if your starting assumption is that Facebook is a positive force in the world, you've completely lost me. And Uber's "disruption" to the taxi industry certainly made them money, but they did it by off-loading all the risks (of owning and maintaining vehicles, of having driver employees who would be paid a living wage and benefits), screwing over an existing non-optimal niche of the economy, and re-organizing the sector to siphon the lion's share of the revenue to themselves for the centralized, middleman functions of booking rides and collecting fares.
My point is that the idea of leveraging a system of beliefs for making individuals and society better, and using it to focus on building companies where you give zero consideration to their underlying social value seems a bit off to me. So I'd rather get my "stoic wisdom" from other sources that (IMHO) have a better underlying grasp of moral philosophy, thanks.
I've been reading books on moral philosophy, and especially Stoicism, for several years, and this--for some reason--just rubbed me the wrong way. This isn't just a general book on Stoicism...instead, it seems very directed at self-described entrepreneurs, using them as the examples. Which, for me, was problematic.
The example of the business owner going to the VC firm, and the VC they met with saying "why do you want VC investment" sounded off to me. I mean, seriously, the owner whose company was already on an organic rapid growth path wanted venture capital money, and apparently had no explanation for why he wanted/needed capital, other than "get VC money so we could say we're getting VC money"?
Another example is one of his heroes working at Facebook and Uber and hugely expanding the customer base...well yes, but if your starting assumption is that Facebook is a positive force in the world, you've completely lost me. And Uber's "disruption" to the taxi industry certainly made them money, but they did it by off-loading all the risks (of owning and maintaining vehicles, of having driver employees who would be paid a living wage and benefits), screwing over an existing non-optimal niche of the economy, and re-organizing the sector to siphon the lion's share of the revenue to themselves for the centralized, middleman functions of booking rides and collecting fares.
My point is that the idea of leveraging a system of beliefs for making individuals and society better, and using it to focus on building companies where you give zero consideration to their underlying social value seems a bit off to me. So I'd rather get my "stoic wisdom" from other sources that (IMHO) have a better underlying grasp of moral philosophy, thanks.
June 15, 2022
I can't get 'Get out of my Head' out of my head!
I have to admit to being unsure about this book in the beginning. A book about the Stoics and their wisdom from antiquity?! But I needn't have been concerned. Andrew McConnell skilfully weaves ancient knowledge and insight with modern day 21st century life, challenges and concerns. He introduces us to amazing leadership from our recent past and helps us see our own lives more clearly.
Of course it makes sense that we should have good control over our minds (but often we don't) and how we a portion their use. Renting out our minds for free, or otherwise, is one of the main tenants of the book and the author illustrates his points so clearly with context from his lived experiences.
I found the worksheets very helpful, particularly the REST worksheet. Recognise, Exert, Stop, Track. It helped me quantify and document what I probably already knew but seeing it down on paper brought it alive.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in self knowledge and development, history and great leadership, the amazing thinkers/writers from 2 centuries ago and anyone who loves new ideas and concepts.
I have to admit to being unsure about this book in the beginning. A book about the Stoics and their wisdom from antiquity?! But I needn't have been concerned. Andrew McConnell skilfully weaves ancient knowledge and insight with modern day 21st century life, challenges and concerns. He introduces us to amazing leadership from our recent past and helps us see our own lives more clearly.
Of course it makes sense that we should have good control over our minds (but often we don't) and how we a portion their use. Renting out our minds for free, or otherwise, is one of the main tenants of the book and the author illustrates his points so clearly with context from his lived experiences.
I found the worksheets very helpful, particularly the REST worksheet. Recognise, Exert, Stop, Track. It helped me quantify and document what I probably already knew but seeing it down on paper brought it alive.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in self knowledge and development, history and great leadership, the amazing thinkers/writers from 2 centuries ago and anyone who loves new ideas and concepts.
July 19, 2024
I found this through a photo of "books for overthinkers to read," or some similar Book-Tok-y title.
As a chronic overthinker, I wanted to like this more than I did, but through the whole thing, I felt like McConnell's advice was, "Stop overthinking." Easier said than done, dude. But the more I sit with what I read, the more I want to really absorb and apply it. I also felt like people I know could also benefit from bits and pieces of what's here, if not everything. So below, I have summarized or paraphrased each chapter's key takeaways (which McConnell provides on the pages indicated) for a quick reference because I'm not doing his worksheets. I'm trying to avoid more homework, man, come on. If you want to know more, feel free to ask me, read this book, read any other book about Stoicism, or some combination thereof. (Though based on the dictionary definition of "stoic," I think McConnell has simplified the philosophy for digestibility. But maybe the dictionary definition is also lacking in details and context?)
Chapter 1: Know your value, which can change, and what you value, which isn't only/always money (p. 28).
Chapter 2: Controlling your own mind means knowing what you can't control. REST =
Chapter 3: There will always be a critic, and while you don't want to let them drag you down, they can offer valuable feedback to help you grow. McConnell uses a cheesy "TRIED and True framework:"
Chapter 4: Things will go wrong. Prepare before it happens by defining the Objective, what can go Wrong while working towards that objective and how to stop/minimize it, and Nail the skills you will need to stop/minimize the damage from the things going wrong (p. 81). (OWN. Dude likes his acronyms.)
Chapter 5: Everyone will experience suffering and crises. Rather than whine about it (my words, not McConnell's), turn each crisis into an opportunity to make yourself better in some way (p. 99). (It's the whole, "Diamonds are made through intense pressure" thing.)
Chapter 6: Suffering happens, but you can keep it from happening multiple times for the same thing. McConnell has a "Suffering Decision Tree" that is basically a flow chart that tells you to stop worrying about things you can't do anything about, learn from things that have already happened and then move on, and spend your time trying to minimize the risk of future suffering (p. 113-114).
Chapter 7: True Stoicism means being grateful for everything, not just the good stuff. Because even the bad stuff shapes you. McConnell recommends a daily gratitude practice, but he recommends revisiting a time when someone else expressed gratitude to you. That just feels self-aggrandizing to me, even if the science says this is where the benefits are biggest (p. 128-130). So whatever, be grateful and be intentional about it.
Chapter 8: It's the journey, not the destination. Getting a good result doesn't always mean you made good decisions; sometimes it just means you got lucky. (McConnell argues on pg. 138 that assuming good result = good decisions is what led to NASA's Challenger and Columbia explosions.) Instead, practice good decisions during the journey by focusing on things where the process is so rewarding that the result doesn't matter (p. 143).
Chapter 9: McConnell doubles up on his metaphors in this chapter, but we'll go with: You are your own knight in shining armor. Stop looking elsewhere for the solution, Own where you are right now, and Work to make where you are the place you want it to be (p. 157). (SOW. Again with the acronyms.)
Chapter 10: The present is a present, so stop taking it for granted. If on your deathbed, you'll regret not doing a thing, then do it. If your deathbed self won't care, then go ahead and skip it (p. 170-171).
Chapter 11: Appreciate what you already have. Hedonic adaptation makes this hard. To help, imagine how your life would be if you lost that job/relationship/possession. Act accordingly (p. 184).
Chapter 12: Perfect is the enemy of good. Analysis paralysis is a real thing. The scientific method can help.
Chapter 13: Action speaks louder than words. Do your actions match your words? To get them to match:
As a chronic overthinker, I wanted to like this more than I did, but through the whole thing, I felt like McConnell's advice was, "Stop overthinking." Easier said than done, dude. But the more I sit with what I read, the more I want to really absorb and apply it. I also felt like people I know could also benefit from bits and pieces of what's here, if not everything. So below, I have summarized or paraphrased each chapter's key takeaways (which McConnell provides on the pages indicated) for a quick reference because I'm not doing his worksheets. I'm trying to avoid more homework, man, come on. If you want to know more, feel free to ask me, read this book, read any other book about Stoicism, or some combination thereof. (Though based on the dictionary definition of "stoic," I think McConnell has simplified the philosophy for digestibility. But maybe the dictionary definition is also lacking in details and context?)
Chapter 1: Know your value, which can change, and what you value, which isn't only/always money (p. 28).
Chapter 2: Controlling your own mind means knowing what you can't control. REST =
Recognize what is and isn't in your control.
Exert control where possible.
Stop thinking about things you can't control.
Track your progress in this skill (p. 46-47).
Chapter 3: There will always be a critic, and while you don't want to let them drag you down, they can offer valuable feedback to help you grow. McConnell uses a cheesy "TRIED and True framework:"
Take time to process feedback.
Reflect on what you heard (and what you think you heard).
Identify the part of the criticism worth acting on.
Echo what you heard back to the critic to get more information/clarity.
Deliver needed changes (p. 63).
Chapter 4: Things will go wrong. Prepare before it happens by defining the Objective, what can go Wrong while working towards that objective and how to stop/minimize it, and Nail the skills you will need to stop/minimize the damage from the things going wrong (p. 81). (OWN. Dude likes his acronyms.)
Chapter 5: Everyone will experience suffering and crises. Rather than whine about it (my words, not McConnell's), turn each crisis into an opportunity to make yourself better in some way (p. 99). (It's the whole, "Diamonds are made through intense pressure" thing.)
Chapter 6: Suffering happens, but you can keep it from happening multiple times for the same thing. McConnell has a "Suffering Decision Tree" that is basically a flow chart that tells you to stop worrying about things you can't do anything about, learn from things that have already happened and then move on, and spend your time trying to minimize the risk of future suffering (p. 113-114).
Chapter 7: True Stoicism means being grateful for everything, not just the good stuff. Because even the bad stuff shapes you. McConnell recommends a daily gratitude practice, but he recommends revisiting a time when someone else expressed gratitude to you. That just feels self-aggrandizing to me, even if the science says this is where the benefits are biggest (p. 128-130). So whatever, be grateful and be intentional about it.
Chapter 8: It's the journey, not the destination. Getting a good result doesn't always mean you made good decisions; sometimes it just means you got lucky. (McConnell argues on pg. 138 that assuming good result = good decisions is what led to NASA's Challenger and Columbia explosions.) Instead, practice good decisions during the journey by focusing on things where the process is so rewarding that the result doesn't matter (p. 143).
Chapter 9: McConnell doubles up on his metaphors in this chapter, but we'll go with: You are your own knight in shining armor. Stop looking elsewhere for the solution, Own where you are right now, and Work to make where you are the place you want it to be (p. 157). (SOW. Again with the acronyms.)
Chapter 10: The present is a present, so stop taking it for granted. If on your deathbed, you'll regret not doing a thing, then do it. If your deathbed self won't care, then go ahead and skip it (p. 170-171).
Chapter 11: Appreciate what you already have. Hedonic adaptation makes this hard. To help, imagine how your life would be if you lost that job/relationship/possession. Act accordingly (p. 184).
Chapter 12: Perfect is the enemy of good. Analysis paralysis is a real thing. The scientific method can help.
Ask a question.
Make a prediction.
Build a step-by-step plan.
Observe the results as you execute the plan.
Document the results.
Draw a conclusion.
Repeat as necessary (p. 199)
Chapter 13: Action speaks louder than words. Do your actions match your words? To get them to match:
State your value.
Identify an action that didn't match the value.
Find a circumstance when your action did match your value.
Map how to bridge the gap between action and value. (I personally find this step vague and unclear, but perhaps it has to be to work for every possibly type of gap.)
Track and refine as needed (p. 213).
June 7, 2022
Now having read Get Out of My Head, I feel much better equipped to no longer "rent out" mental space. I love the organization of this book. The stories were all impactful and the topic is something I truly needed to read about and get a push to change up my status quo. This is a practical, thought-provoking and thought-filled read. I highly recommend!
June 24, 2022
Outstanding guide for entrepreneurs on how to deal with the pervasive feelings of doubt. The strategies and techniques in the book brought to mind many of the hard-earned lessons I’ve learned over the course of 17 years as an entrepreneur myself. The tools and tactics work, and McConnell has broken them down in a way that should be easy for anyone facing doubt in their current career.
June 14, 2022
Get Out of My Head brings ancient stoic truths into tangible modern concepts through the personal vignettes of the author and other leaders. This is a practical read that helps clarify how to take the reins over the only thing we can actually control—our minds!
August 3, 2022
Okay, I was looking forward to giving this book 4-5 stars. It really is a very good book. The Stoicism is sort of light, but it's there and makes sense how it's used in context. Overall the practical parts of the book are well written and good implementations. I'm always able to quibble with stories and anecdotes which are very tailored towards super achievers. Not that there's anything wrong with that, per se. It would have been nice to see some stories from normal people overcoming adversity to live normal lives, not turn in to Olympians or world record arctic explorers. But again, those are personal quibbles.
So, I can highly recommend this book. That is, if you just skip the chapter called "Conclusions".
Then it just dips into standard, boilerplate progressive politics.
Authors, writers, creators, please! Don't do this! If you're writing a book about politics, write a book about politics. If you're writing a book about philosophy, business, self-help, or even the deeper meaning of Weird Al Yankovic's music YOU WILL TURN OFF HALF YOUR POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS!
In this case, the topic was the Georgia voting bill of 2020. If you think minorities are too dumb and poor to get IDs or other basic things that you need to do to get a bank account or get on a plane, you're the racist. King and Abrams et. al. caused Atlanta and Georgia to loose hundreds of millions of dollars of tourist revenue over a bill that ended up increasing voter turnout.
Good book. Horrible progressive politics. Do better.
So, I can highly recommend this book. That is, if you just skip the chapter called "Conclusions".
Then it just dips into standard, boilerplate progressive politics.
Authors, writers, creators, please! Don't do this! If you're writing a book about politics, write a book about politics. If you're writing a book about philosophy, business, self-help, or even the deeper meaning of Weird Al Yankovic's music YOU WILL TURN OFF HALF YOUR POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS!
In this case, the topic was the Georgia voting bill of 2020. If you think minorities are too dumb and poor to get IDs or other basic things that you need to do to get a bank account or get on a plane, you're the racist. King and Abrams et. al. caused Atlanta and Georgia to loose hundreds of millions of dollars of tourist revenue over a bill that ended up increasing voter turnout.
Good book. Horrible progressive politics. Do better.
April 13, 2024
I found this to be a 3-4 star book, but stoicism is 5 star content.
Some key takeaways that I’ve paraphrased:
Importance of accepting criticism and acting on it
Imagine the worst case scenario and then what you would do in order to be prepared
Facing and taking on crises
Internal belief that you have some control over the outcome of your life
Decide for yourself how you will respond
Not just accepting or learning from challenges, but being thankful for them
Practice gratitude, start immediately
See the process as beneficial as the result you’re seeking
Negative visualization: imagine if you lost the things you loved in order to increase your fondness for what you have
People should do first, and then make what they’ve done right for them. NOT people should do what’s right for them.
Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good
If you’re not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late
Practice the hard things
Some key takeaways that I’ve paraphrased:
Importance of accepting criticism and acting on it
Imagine the worst case scenario and then what you would do in order to be prepared
Facing and taking on crises
Internal belief that you have some control over the outcome of your life
Decide for yourself how you will respond
Not just accepting or learning from challenges, but being thankful for them
Practice gratitude, start immediately
See the process as beneficial as the result you’re seeking
Negative visualization: imagine if you lost the things you loved in order to increase your fondness for what you have
People should do first, and then make what they’ve done right for them. NOT people should do what’s right for them.
Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good
If you’re not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late
Practice the hard things
January 10, 2024
I appreciate that there’s an online workbook for audiobook listeners. The author does a great job at giving actual examples from his personal life and other businesses.
I enjoyed how each chapter had a recap and take away. He also provided a workbook to out there theories into action.
🎧 I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed that the author read it. I was able to listen on 1.35x and finished in 5hr13min/6hr50min.
“Do the thing or don’t do it. Don’t spend the time you’re not doing the thing, thinking about it.”
“REST - Recognize, Exert control where you can, Stop spinning mind on things outside our control, and Track.
People spend 47% of their time thinking about something they are not doing.
"You are not your thoughts.You are the observer of your thoughts"
📖📝🧠🧐💭🤔📈🗂️📊💼
I enjoyed how each chapter had a recap and take away. He also provided a workbook to out there theories into action.
🎧 I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed that the author read it. I was able to listen on 1.35x and finished in 5hr13min/6hr50min.
“Do the thing or don’t do it. Don’t spend the time you’re not doing the thing, thinking about it.”
“REST - Recognize, Exert control where you can, Stop spinning mind on things outside our control, and Track.
People spend 47% of their time thinking about something they are not doing.
"You are not your thoughts.You are the observer of your thoughts"
📖📝🧠🧐💭🤔📈🗂️📊💼
March 8, 2025
* Practical guide to integrating stoicism into daily life by identifying what typically occupies our thoughts. Although I’m familiar with stoicism and its various methods, as well as mindful time management, I haven’t combined these concepts to consider what occupies my mind (renting my mental space) and time.
* I also appreciate the concise summary and practical template at the end of each chapter, which helps me apply the learnings effectively.
* I also appreciate the concise summary and practical template at the end of each chapter, which helps me apply the learnings effectively.
December 28, 2023
The book is helpful in introducing the concept of “mind spending” and “mind ownership” that while none of us would give away our money very easily, many of us freely give away our mind energy. It’s a quick read with helpful tracking exercises.
June 6, 2022
Great book with lots of smart, applicable advice.
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