Framework
Life

Dichotomy of Control

What you control vs. what you don't

Best for
stopping wasted energy on noise
Time
15–30 min
Difficulty
Beginner

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The Dichotomy of Control diagram — What you control vs. what you don't.
Example

Untangling anxiety about a layoff happening in two weeks

What I control
  • Updating my resume and LinkedIn
  • Reaching out to my network this week
  • Saving budget aggressively
  • How I show up for the team in the final 2 weeks
What I don't
  • Whether I'm on the list
  • The market for similar roles right now
  • How my manager handles the announcement
  • What headhunters do with my profile

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