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Kate Courtney, Karen Duffy, Meg Mason, and Susan Cain on Using Stoicism to Endure Life's Obstacles

The Daily Stoic

CHAPTER

The Problem Is We Don't Expect Problems

Aristotle said it is expected that unexpected things will happen. And the problem is we don't expect problems, he says. His son had a temper tantrum on their way back from a drive-in zoo. He and his wife tried to have compassion for those who were blowing up because they knew life won't be perfect.

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