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Dr. Michael Gervais on Not Caring What People Think and the Future of Stoicism (Pt 1)

The Daily Stoic

CHAPTER

Mastering What is in Your Control

The chapter discusses the concept of winning and losing, emphasizing the importance of focusing on mastering things that are fully under one's control rather than obsessing over winning. It also explores the relationship between emotions and decision-making, highlighting the ability to dance well with emotions and thoughts to make clear choices. Additionally, the chapter challenges the stereotype that stoics are emotionless, emphasizing that stoicism is not about suppressing emotions but understanding and processing them to make more deliberate decisions.

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