#self-control
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The strongest man is he who is able to conquer himself.
There's a time to be assertive and a time to be quiet.
The ability to remain calm in chaos is a trader's greatest asset.
The understanding of the passions is essential for the governance of the soul.
Habits aren’t destiny. They can be ignored, changed, or replaced.
From The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
The more you try to control your body, the more it will resist.
The best way to avenge yourself is to not be like that.
From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment.
From The Champion's Mind by Jim Afremow
We can control our breath, and in doing so, we control our minds.
You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Master the emotional currents in your relationships.
Successful trading requires the ability to control one's emotions.
Control over one’s actions is a prerequisite for flow.
From Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Willpower is like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it gets.
From The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
No man is free who is not master of himself.
From The Enchiridion by Epictetus
The mind can never be disturbed by the passions unless it gives them its consent.
No man is free, who is not master of himself.
From The Art of Living by Epictetus
If you want to be rich, do not add to your money, but subtract from your desire.
From The Art of Living by Epictetus
In the end, the only things we can control are our thoughts, our actions, and our attitudes.
From Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
You can't control everything, but you can control your response.
Mental toughness is doing what you know you should do, even when you don’t feel like it.
From Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover
No man is free who is not a master of himself.
From The Art of Living by Epictetus
The greatest skill is to be able to manage your own emotions.
You can’t help what you feel, but you can help how you behave.
From The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them.
The key to wisdom is knowing when to be quiet.
From Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin
The mind commands the body and it obeys. The mind orders itself and meets resistance.
From Dune by Frank Herbert
The mind is a wonderful servant but a terrible master.
From The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant
The key to self-control is understanding how your habits work.
From The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
You need to take control of your technology, rather than allowing it to control you.
From Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport