This mental model is based on the Serenity Prayer. It involves recognizing the difference between what can and cannot be changed, and responding appropriately.
Most of us often waste energy and time fighting circumstances we cannot change, and neglect those where our actions would actually make a difference. This is where the 'Acceptance and Change' mental model, inspired by the Serenity Prayer, comes in. It helps us focus on living and operating within our control zones. For example, you cannot change the weather but you can choose how to respond to it: by wearing appropriate clothes, changing plans, or staying indoors. This mental model can also apply to personal traits, behavior or events.
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference." - Reinhold Niebuhr
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