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58/365: Epictetus on slowing down

What if we slowed the speed of our decisions? 

Not to the point of indecisiveness, but thoughtfulness.

We can’t take back what we say and we can’t take back what we do. 

It’s why Charlie Munger said, “Remember that reputation and integrity are your most valuable assets—and can be lost in a heartbeat.”

In an instance of bad judgement, we can immediately undo decades of progress. It goes for what we say, it goes for what we do.