☀️ Stoic Morning Minute: The Unshakeable Meeting Mindset

 💭 Modern Translation

That big meeting where you're presenting to the executive team? You can't control if they're in a bad mood, if the CEO suddenly changes priorities, or if Rick interrupts with irrelevant questions. But you absolutely can control your preparation, your presence, and your response to whatever chaos unfolds.

⚡️ Your Move

Before your next high-stakes meeting, take 30 seconds to identify exactly what's in your control versus what isn't. Write them in two columns if needed. Then deliberately release your grip on everything in the "not my control" column. (Watch how your shoulders instantly relax when you do this.)

🤔 Today's Question

What meeting or presentation is causing you anxiety right now, and which aspects of it are actually within your control?

Until our next meeting,

Jon

P.S. What aspect of your next big meeting can you let go of right now? Your mental clarity (and blood pressure) will thank you.

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