Nobody cares - A simple mantra to push aside worries about things we cannot control
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Hi! Recently, I have been working on internalising this mantra that "Nobody Cares". I read about it in a post by Ben Horowitz, recounting an interview by football coach Bill Parcells, recounting his team's injury problems to Al Davis. The response: "Nobody cares. Just coach your team". The idea is not novel. Rather than worrying about unknown outcomes or uncontrollable events, focus on doing what is possible. However, at least for me, the message is sent across better by putting it in these harsher terms. It feels like a good shock to inspire a change in thinking. Whenever I catch myself worrying, making excuses, or wanting to complain, I tell myself that "nobody cares", sweep those thoughts away, and look towards doing something productive.
Nobody cares - A simple mantra to push aside worries about things we cannot control
Nobody cares - A simple mantra to push aside…
Nobody cares - A simple mantra to push aside worries about things we cannot control
Hi! Recently, I have been working on internalising this mantra that "Nobody Cares". I read about it in a post by Ben Horowitz, recounting an interview by football coach Bill Parcells, recounting his team's injury problems to Al Davis. The response: "Nobody cares. Just coach your team". The idea is not novel. Rather than worrying about unknown outcomes or uncontrollable events, focus on doing what is possible. However, at least for me, the message is sent across better by putting it in these harsher terms. It feels like a good shock to inspire a change in thinking. Whenever I catch myself worrying, making excuses, or wanting to complain, I tell myself that "nobody cares", sweep those thoughts away, and look towards doing something productive.