"In life our first job is this, **to divide and distinguish things into two categories: externals I cannot control**, but the choices I make with regard to them I do control. Where will I find good and bad? In me, in my choices." — [[Epictetus]] ([Location 599](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00IX49OS4&location=599)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[perceived-threats]], [[adversity]], [[fear]], [[anxiety]], [[resilience]], [[failure]], [[mindfulness]], [[making-friends]] **Source** -- [[202409180132 - B - The Obstacle is the Way]]