Seneca: Are you not embarrassed to give wisdom only the…

We schedule what we believe matters. Yet reflection, reading, and honest self-examination are often postponed until we are tired enough to do them poorly. The day fills with messages, errands, meetings, and entertainment, while the work of becoming wiser is treated as an extra. That arrangement quietly teaches us that every demand is more important than our own judgment. It does not require hours of study to correct it. Reserve a deliberate piece of the day for a serious book, a walk without headphones, or a few written questions about how you are living. Protect that time as you would an appointment with someone you respect. The point is not to become rigid or performative. It is to stop leaving your mind unattended. Today, choose a small block of time before distraction takes over and use it for the person you are trying to become.