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Brad Stulberg On Mastering Change With Science And Stoicism

The Daily Stoic

CHAPTER

The Ultimate Self and the Historical Self

In this chapter, they discuss the concept of the ultimate self versus the historical self. They explore the idea of identifying with one's historical self in the present moment to accomplish tasks, but also recognizing the ultimate self that is connected to ancestors and will live on through others. They discuss the fear of death and the importance of practicing a mindset that acknowledges the impermanence of the historical self.

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