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Why You Should Compare Yourself to Other People (Episode 5)
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Comparing Oneself and Choosing Role Models
In this chapter, they discuss the idea of comparing oneself not only to other individuals, but also to cultures and environments. They emphasize the importance of ethical philosophy, like stoicism, to prevent oneself from warping their values. They suggest examining examples of individuals who avoided the mistakes of emulating conquerors and instead valued different traits and aims as a way to combat the risks of comparing oneself.
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