The article emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present rather than being bogged down by the past or anxious about the future. It illustrates this point with a football analogy, encouraging individuals to concentrate on the next play when feeling overwhelmed or behind. Drawing upon wisdom from philosopher Lao Tzu, it highlights how living in the past leads to depression, while future-focused thoughts create anxiety. Overall, staying present can lead to peace and open opportunities for small wins that can affect the outcome positively.
Focusing too much on the past can leave you feeling down and trapped, since you can't change the past.
Instead, be present and focus on the next play. Focus on what you should do next, and doing it well.
A good coach will typically tell you to, instead, focus on the next play.
If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.
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