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Brittany Polat on Deeper Connections (Episode 114)

Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

CHAPTER

The Role of Patience and Meditation in Making Long-Term Improvements

This chapter explores how patience and consistency are key to long-term improvements. Using the analogy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, it discusses how rushing progress often leads to burnout or discouragement, while consistently showing up and staying dedicated leads to better performance. The chapter also delves into using meditation to cultivate compassion, including practices like negative visualization, journaling, and finding support within a community.

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