The desire for control is a futile endeavor from "summary" of Everything Is F*cked by Mark Manson
Control is something we all desire. We want to control our lives, our futures, our destinies. We want to be the masters of our own fates. We strive for control because we believe it will bring us security, certainty, and happiness. But the truth is, the desire for control is a futile endeavor. It is a never-ending battle that we can never truly win. We live in a world that is inherently chaotic and unpredictable. No matter how much we try to control our circumstances, there will always be factors beyond our control. We cannot control the weather, the economy, or other people's actions. We cannot control the passage of time or the inevitability of death. The more ...
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