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the attention you give to any action should be in due proportion to its worth, for then you won't tire and give up

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In "The Daily Stoic," Ryan Holiday emphasizes the importance of aligning the amount of attention we dedicate to our actions with their actual value. He suggests that when we proportionately invest our energy based on the significance of an action, we are less likely to feel overwhelmed or discouraged. This perspective encourages a more thoughtful approach to how we engage with tasks and challenges in our lives.

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