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Ep 163 – Identity Before Action
Meta Description: Before you decide what to do, decide who you are. Scott Smith explores how Epictetus reframed focus as identity in motion—action that flows from conviction.🎙️ Episode Summary“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” — EpictetusEpictetus reminds us that clarity comes before consistency. Focus isn’t about choosing tasks—it’s about choosing identity. When you know who you are, every action becomes deliberate. When you don’t, even good intentions scatter.🧠 What You’ll Learn Today: • How self-definition drives focus • Why clarity simplifies…
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