what if I told you there's a road map a
guide to navigating this storm and
coming out on the other side not just
alive but stronger more resilient more
formidable
you must have heard of it that guide is
stoicism an ancient philosophy developed
by some of the toughest Minds in history
people like Marcus Aurelius apicticus
Seneca chapter 1 an ancient solution to
Modern Problems ancient philosophy how
in the world is that going to help me
today you're probably asking
well listen carefully because
stalwishism ain't just any old
philosophy it's a life hack born in
mechanic streets of Athens refined in
the brutal power of Rome
and it's as relevant now as it was 2 000
years ago so pay attention stoicism was
crafted by men who've seen it all wealth
power Fame War despair you name it guys
like epictacus who went from being a
slave to one of the most influential
minds of his era Seneca a Statesman in a
playwright navigating these stormy
politics of the Roman Empire then Marcus
Aurelius a Roman Emperor waging Wars and
handling power while contemplating life
and death these guys didn't have time
for empty intellectual debates they were
busy dealing with real life just like
you are and they figure out a way to do
it with strength and calm stoicism is
their manual for Life their rule book
for handling everything from daily
annoyances to crippling setbacks
stoicism but you in the driver's seat it
says Hey most of the stuff around you
it's out of your control the weather the
traffic other people's opinions can't
touch them but your thoughts your
actions your responses that's on you
it's a philosophy that pushes you to
focus on what you can change and let go
of what you can't it's about knowing the
difference between the two wind not
losing your over it it's about
understanding that life isn't a calm
sale it's a storm and you are caught
right in the middle of it and stoicism
is your compass Listen by watching these
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you already showed the willpower the
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chapter 2 cultivating virtue so now that
you understand what stoicism is all
about it's time to get our hands dirty
at the very Foundation of stoicism there
is a principle that you cannot afford to
overlook where cards we're talking about
virtue of course
do not roll your eyes at me virtue isn't
some old-fashioned concept that belongs
in a museum it is about becoming the
best possible version of yourself a
person that you can respect when you
look in the mirror the stoics like
Seneca and Aurelius held four virtues in
high regard wisdom courage Justice and
Temperance sounds silly right but break
it down and you'll see why these are as
relevant today as they were back then
wisdom it's not about memorizing facts
and Figures it's about understanding
life making sound judgments knowing what
matters and what doesn't it's about
learning when to shut up and learning
when to speak out when to push on and
when to let go courage this isn't just
just about bravery in a battle or in any
sense of the word it's about mental and
emotional strength it's about facing
life's challenges head on not running
from them it's about standing up for
what you believe in even if you're
standing alone
Justice it's not just about Law and
Order it's about fairness respect doing
the right thing it's about treating
others the way that you would want to be
treated it's about playing your part and
making this world less of a
Temperance it's all about balance
self-control it's about not going
overboard not letting your desires
control you it's about knowing when
enough is enough these virtues are not
something you're born with they are
something you make yourself
you train you develop and it's a
lifelong process not a weekend project
think about it what's one area of your
life that you could be wiser braver more
fair or self-controlled identify that
work on it and take small steps and be
proud of yourself along the way
chapter 3 practicing detachment
let's shift gears for a little bit
stoicism isn't about mastering virtues
and turning adversity into Advantage
it's also about learning the art of
detachment
this does not mean becoming an
emotionless robot or a loner living in
the woods stoics didn't advocate for
that what they supported was learning
how to detach from things outside of
their control
it's about understanding that there's a
difference between what happens to us
and how we react to it for example the
picticus once said we cannot choose our
external circumstances but we can always
choose how we respond to them
it's powerful stuff right
think about it you lose your job true
girlfriend breaks up with you your
friend betrays you these are events they
happened no denying that but how you
react what you feel and what you do next
it's all on you so how does this work in
our modern chaotic world let's say that
you're working on a major project or
studying for exams social media video
games TV series they are all a click
away aren't they they're tempting you
trying to steal your focus this is where
Detachment comes in learn to detach
yourself from these distractions
understand that while they may offer
instant gratification they do nothing
for your long-term goals they do nothing
for you going to bed that night and not
feeling like about yourself
or take an even harsher scenario you put
your heart and your soul into something
be it a job interview a relationship or
a startup and it doesn't pan out it
hurts of course it hurts but Detachment
teaches you to separate your worth your
identity from the results of Your Action
so you didn't get the job so she said no
so the startup failed so what that
doesn't mean you're a failure it means
you did it and you gotta try again and
try it differently mastering attachment
in this ever demanding ever judging
world isn't easy it's a battle that
you're gonna have to fight every day
trust me but it's a battle worth finding
every day because it gives you the
freedom to live in the moment to take
risks to fail and stand back up it
allows you to fully experience life
without fear of judgment or rejection
chapter 4 developing resilience through
Community as we dive deeper into the
ocean of stoicism there is something
that I need to get off my chest
the journey you're on this path to
becoming unbreakable it's not a solo
Mission stoicism doesn't advocate for
you to be a lone wolf on the contrary
your Social Circle your your community
plays a crucial role in shaping you
Marcus Aurelius once said mankind is
interdependent no one can do everything
and everyone can do something what he
meant was that we're social creatures we
we Thrive when we are connected when we
have people that share our goals and
work together let's start with people
you hang out with your friends who are
they what do they do how do they
approach life you might have heard that
you are the average of The Five People
You spend the most time with and I'm not
that old but I can tell you that it's
true as far as I can tell their mind
sets their values their Ambitions or
lack thereof rub off on you surround
yourself with goal-oriented uplifting
people who will find your path to
self-improvement valuable and that
Journey will become smoother then
there's the broader Community both
offline and online yeah you heard me the
internet ain't all bad there are
countless forums groups or platforms
where like-minded individuals come
together to discuss debate and even
share insights about everything under
the sun
join these platforms engage in
meaningful conversations and learn from
others experiences share your own it is
a great way to reinforce your
understanding and your commitment to the
stoic path now for the harsh truth there
is no Utopia not everyone will be on the
same Journey as you there will be
Skeptics people who don't believe your
way of life people who don't understand
why you're doing what you're doing you
gotta learn to filter them out
Detachment remember this doesn't mean
that you disregard them or you
disrespect them but it means that you
don't let their opinions sway your
beliefs or derail you from your path
building a resilient character in a
world full of chaos and distractions is
not exactly a picnic but you are not
meant to go through it alone find your
people connect to your virtues
strengthen them and become the
undefeatable character you have to
become in today's chaotic world
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