"It’s much easier to **control our perceptions and emotions than it is to give up our desire to control other people and events**. "It’s easier to **persist in our efforts and actions than to endure the uncomfortable or the painful**. "It’s easier to **think and act than it is to practice wisdom**." ([Location 1620](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00IX49OS4&location=1620)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[action-bias]], [[emotions]], [[perceived-threats]], [[control]], [[self-control]], [[consistency]], [[progressing-slowly]], [[adversity]], [[resilience]], **Source** -- [[202409180132 - B - The Obstacle is the Way]]