Belief not necessary

Do you believe in your work?

I mean really, believe in your work?

If so, stop that:

1: It’s perspective, not truth Belief feels like a rally-cry for the future we want. But it’s powered by opinion, not facts. The act of learning, testing, refining and optimising our work based on real evidence leads to growth, not hopes of a better future alone.

“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” — Marcus Aurelius

2: Get back into the now Belief puts our hopes entirely in the future. But our work is here today. Our opportunity to develop and take steps exists today. We can start that book or business or project today. Tomorrow is only different because of what we do today.

“This is the mark of perfection of character — to spend each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, laziness, or any pretending.” — Marcus Aurelius

Belief in what tomorrow may bring isn’t necessary.

Today’s actions are what count.