Care about people’s approval
and you will be their prisoner.
Do your work, then step back.
The only path to serenity. -excerpt from Verse 9 of the Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tzu (Stephen Mitchell translation)
The Master does his job
and then stops.
He understands that the universe
is forever out of control,
and that trying to dominate events
goes against the current of the Tao.
Because he believes in himself,
he doesn’t try to convince others.
Because he is content with himself,
he doesn’t need others’ approval.
Because he accepts himself,
the whole world accepts him. -excerpt from Verse 30 of the Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tzu (Stephen Mitchell translation)
“They lose the day in expectation of the night, and the night in fear of the dawn.” -Seneca
When you think they’re gonna love it, they won’t.
When you think they’re gonna hate it, they won’t.
Release ALL expectations. Don’t be a prisoner to them.
Turn everything into a daily practice.
Make the work.
Ship the work.
Back to work.
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