“I may not be better than Socrates, but if I can be better than I was yesterday, that’s enough for me.”—Epictetus (maybe?)
I saw the above quote in a meme yesterday. Having little faith in Internet sources, I sought to confirm it. I could not find evidence that Epictetus said this, but I like the sentiment, nonetheless.
There is little need to compare ourselves—our value—to others. Our work, our performance, and all that we do should be our best—better or worse than Socrates (I can’t help but pronounce this as “So-crates” like Keanu Reeves’ character in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure). Our best today should be better than our yesterday best. Growth.
Better is a matter of Purpose—our role in the Universe, our calling. We are fulfilling our Purpose, not that of So-crates. We are not our neighbor or our co-worker. We alone are the individual “me.” Trust that you are valuable and valued and….
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!!