Most people aren’t overwhelmed because life is hard. They’re overwhelmed because they said yes too many times.

Stoicism favors simplicity. Fewer obligations. Fewer distractions. Fewer places for your attention to leak out.

Doing less isn’t laziness. It’s precision.

Choose what deserves your effort—and let the rest go.

Try this today: Identify one unnecessary task or obligation and remove it from your day.

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