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The strongest man is he who is able to conquer himself.

From The Federalist Papers by Hamilton, Madison & Jay

The ability to remain calm in chaos is a trader's greatest asset.

From The Psychology of Speculation by Victor Niederhoffer

The understanding of the passions is essential for the governance of the soul.

From The Passions of the Soul by René Descartes

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.

From The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey

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.

From Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

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.

From The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

Successful trading requires the ability to control one's emotions.

From The Psychology of Trading by Brett N. Steenbarger

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.

From The Passions of the Soul by René Descartes

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.

From Mental Models: 30 Thinking Tools by Peter Hollins

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.

From The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

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.

From The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi

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