From Stoics to Startups: The Art of the Small Move

Written By Karol Letkiewicz

History
Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote: “You have power over your mind — not outside events.” Centuries later, startups succeed by focusing only on controllable micro-moves.

Reflection
Control the controllable. Let the rest go. Small deliberate moves shift the system.

Technique — Stoic Sprint

  • Write what’s in your control today.

  • Choose one.

  • Act on it for 45 minutes.

Quantum Question
👉 What’s the smallest move that’s truly yours today?

Karol Letkiewicz
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