☀️ Stoic Morning Minute: Where Are You Going?

Don't mistake motion for progress

Author

Jon High
February 19, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute

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If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.

Seneca

💭 Modern Translation

That feeling when you're crazy busy but can't tell if you're actually getting anywhere? Seneca knew something about that 2,000 years ago. You can have perfect conditions and infinite opportunities, but without a clear destination, you're just drifting aimlessly.

⚡️ Your Move

Before opening your laptop today, write down your "port" - the one thing that actually matters right now. Not your to-do list. Not your meetings. Your actual destination. Then ask: "Is what I'm about to do moving me closer or just keeping me busy?" This 30-second check will save you hours of meaningless motion.

Simple but not easy.

Find your port,

Jon