“One person likes tending to his farm, another to his horse; I like to daily monitor my self-improvement.” — Epictetus
In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:
There are plenty of schools of thought on room clearing, but one universal truth is that thresholds are dangerous places, and how we approach them and negotiate them requires coordination and communication. That is why instructors encourage us to pause before crossing or entering a threshold. A quick pause, or ‘threshold check,’ allows us an opportunity to assess the situation before moving. It is, above all, an exercise in self-awareness. How can we apply this tactical concept to our personal lives? We discuss it on the podcast today.
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Takeaways
Threshold checks are essential in both tactical situations and personal life to assess the situation and practice self-awareness.
Pausing before crossing a threshold allows for better decision-making and reduces the risk of unnecessary conflict.
Self-improvement requires self-assessment and identifying areas for growth.
Practicing daily threshold checks can lead to personal growth and improvement.
Until Next Time…out of role!
A Threshold Check