135 - The Value of Living in the Moment

Summary:

Welcome back to "Make a Difference," a podcast about reflection and self-improvement. In this episode, host Mark Quinn discusses the pressures of society and the importance of letting go of the past and not fretting about the future. He emphasizes the need to focus on the present and control what can be controlled. Quinn shares a quote from the Dalai Lama that reminds listeners that there are only two days in the year when nothing can be done: yesterday and tomorrow. Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and live.

Key Takeaways:

1. The pressures of society can be daunting, but it's important to prioritize and focus on what can be controlled.
2. Letting go of the past and not worrying about the future can reduce stress and bring peace of mind.
3. Adopt a baseball closer's mentality: once the game is over, forget it and focus on the next start.
4. The present is where you can make a difference and define your success.
5. Today is the only day when action can be taken, so make the most of it.

Quotes:

• "There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow."
• "Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly live."

Today's pressures that society presents are daunting. Keeping up with work, family and personal requirements are often more than a 24 hour day can accommodate.

We have spoken about planning and ways to capture ideas for make improvements in your future by working in small prioritized steps.

Letting go of the past and not fretting about the future are also important issues to consider. You have planned your why and how of your future; don't sweat it.

You cannot change your past. Other than looking at it to consider changes in your present; it offers no real value. You cannot change it. One must adopt a baseball closers mentality; once the game is over, forget it. You can only influence your next start.

Considering how you approach your present is the value that can give you peace of mind and reduce the stress. Control what you can control in the present and work toward the end your day.

That is how you define your success. Following this on a daily basis will take care of the future.

Today's quote sums this up by stating:

“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.” – Dalai Lama

That is what I am thinking about today.