12min chapter

Chasing Excellence cover image

[ đź’­ ] Reminders from Ryan Holiday, Steven Kotler, & Greg McKeown

Chasing Excellence

CHAPTER

Mastering the Dichotomy of Control

This chapter explores the Stoic concept of the dichotomy of control, distinguishing between what we can and cannot influence. By examining historical figures like Epictetus, it emphasizes how true freedom arises from mental clarity and focusing on the present. The discussion further delves into personal growth through challenge, highlighting the 'challenge skills ratio' and the importance of undertaking tasks just beyond one's current abilities to foster improvement.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode