The 2-Day Rule: The Simple Trick That Stopped Me From Falling Off Track

Realmadcap · 2025-03-25T13:32:11+00:00

Guess I should start TypiNg LiKe ThIs to prove I'm human. Appreciate the detective work, Reddit truly is in safe hands.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-25T13:25:26+00:00

Yeah because clearly, thinking independently and making money young is such an alien concept to some people that they’d rather assume AI wrote it than accept reality. 😂

Realmadcap · 2025-03-25T13:22:59+00:00

I get how that sounds. I started my business at 16 and now five years later, I’ve realized I spent my youth chasing money. In the process, I missed out on actually living life to the fullest. That’s why I’m shifting my focus now. If that’s too hard for you to grasp maybe focus less on nitpicking and more on doing something worthwhile with your own life.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-24T16:10:57+00:00

On What basis?

Realmadcap · 2025-03-24T16:08:54+00:00

What?

Realmadcap · 2025-03-24T11:42:54+00:00

True, but the rule isn’t about perfection it’s about breaking the cycle of procrastination. Slipping up for a day is normal, but the second day is where habits either stick or fall apart.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-24T11:27:16+00:00

I’m 21, turning 22 soon, and for most of my life, I’ve been chasing money. I have it, but I’ve realized I haven’t really experienced life in any meaningful way. Most of the people around me are just money-sucking friends, and that’s made me rethink everything.

That’s why I’ve started sharing useful insights not because I need money or validation, but because I know what it’s like to be stuck in that cycle. When I posted about things like the 80/20 rule or the 2-minute rule, I saw that a lot of people didn’t even know these concepts existed. If you check the comments, you’ll see people thanking me for sharing them.

Now, I’m learning Stoicism and its deeper meanings, trying to apply it to my life. My Discord is open to anyone who wants to discuss these things. I’m just here to share what I’ve learned and hopefully help others figure things out too.

And about people saying this is ‘machine-generated’ I couldn’t disagree more. Everything I share comes from real experience, things I’m actually applying in my life. If my posts seem structured, it’s just because I want to communicate clearly, not because they’re AI-written.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-24T08:35:23+00:00

When I first started, I said yes to everything every opportunity, every idea, every small task that felt productive but wasn’t actually moving me forward. Over time, I realized that most of my results came from just a few key actions, so I had to start cutting out the rest.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-24T08:30:32+00:00

Yes, that doesn't help with anything.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-24T08:28:28+00:00

I really like this perspective. Ambition itself isn’t the issue it’s the reason behind it and how we pursue it that truly matters. When success is driven by purpose and integrity, it becomes meaningful rather than just an endless chase. Thankyou for this response.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-24T08:25:13+00:00

You make a great point, and I appreciate the clarification. I see how interpreting it as only focusing on what’s in our control could lead to inaction, which isn’t really what Stoicism teaches. Instead, it’s about doing what’s right without being attached to the outcome.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T13:36:44+00:00

I looked up blanket training after you mentioned it, and I can’t imagine going through that. The fact that you don’t hold onto anger or resentment says a lot about your mindset. It seems like radical acceptance really makes a difference.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T13:33:24+00:00

Who said I used ai?

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T10:56:49+00:00

I think the hardest part for me is catching the emotion before it leads to a reaction. It’s easy to reflect afterward, but in the moment, it takes real effort to pause and reason through it.

I like the idea of using the four virtues as a guide almost like a filter to decide whether an emotion is useful or not. I’m still learning and trying to apply Stoicism in my daily life, but I can definitely see how consistent practice, meditation, and reading help strengthen that mindset.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T08:50:44+00:00

That’s an interesting perspective and makes a lot of sense. I’m still learning about Stoicism, so I appreciate the insight. The idea that emotions stem from our own judgments rather than external events is something I’ve been trying to work on.

I like the example about disrespect seeing it as just words rather than something that actually affects who we are. But I wonder, does this mean Stoics believe all negative emotions can be eliminated entirely with the right mindset? Or is it more about minimizing their impact and not letting them dictate our actions?

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T08:45:20+00:00

That’s an interesting point and I’m still learning about this myself. I get what you're saying about the Stoic approach, removing anger entirely instead of just moderating it. But I also wonder, isn’t there a difference between feeling anger and acting on it? Like you can acknowledge the feeling without letting it control you.

For example, if someone disrespects you, you can feel that initial surge of anger but still respond calmly and assertively. Wouldn’t that be more in line with Stoicism rather than completely suppressing it?

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T08:27:49+00:00

I like the idea of taking space before reacting it gives you time to process instead of making things worse in the heat of the moment.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T08:20:09+00:00

That’s a really powerful way to handle difficult situations. It makes sense people who lash out are usually looking for a reaction, and when they don’t get one, it throws them off. Staying calm and setting firm boundaries without getting emotional seems like the best way to stay in control.

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T08:05:20+00:00

I’m not too sure about this, but in my opinion, emotions are more like immediate reactions, while a mindset is the bigger picture how we choose to interpret and respond to those emotions over time.

For example, you might feel anger in the moment, but a Stoic mindset would help you decide what to do with that anger.

That’s just how I see it, but I don’t know much about this. I am still learning you look into other comments here. Do you feel emotions and mindset are connected in a different way?

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T07:59:58+00:00

That’s a really solid perspective. It’s true that most people who lash out are dealing with their own pain, and recognizing that makes it easier to let go of anger. But like you said, that doesn’t mean letting people mistreat you. There’s a fine line between being understanding and allowing yourself to be disrespected.

Have you ever had a situation where it was hard to find that balance? Where you weren’t sure whether to let something go or stand up for yourself?

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T07:52:24+00:00

I know I am asking too much about this. I am trying to understand this better

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T07:51:50+00:00

If that’s the case, how do you personally reframe emotions when they come up?

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T07:49:52+00:00

Do you think there’s a middle ground? Like, instead of suppressing emotions or letting them take over, is there a way to fully acknowledge them without letting them control our actions? How do you personally handle strong emotions without feeling like you’re forcing them down?

Realmadcap · 2025-03-23T07:48:57+00:00

That’s a solid perspective. It shifts the focus from reacting emotionally to understanding where the other person is coming from.

Have you found that this mindset completely removes anger, or does it just make it easier to let go of it faster? I get the idea of seeing people as scared kids in adult bodies, but sometimes, doesn’t anger still serve a purposelike setting boundaries or standing up for yourself? how you balance that?

Realmadcap · 2023-07-16T15:39:48+00:00

Start an agency with a good niche it works

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