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Dr. Nate Zinsser on Restraining Ego and Building Confidence

The Daily Stoic

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Is the Game Rigged?

Stoic philosophy is based on the idea that people have agency over their own lives. But it also has to be realistic about how difficult things may be, and still maintain an optimistic view of the future. For example, there had not been a medal won by men's bob sled in forty six years. This team was very good at looking for their slightest opportunity - even though they were under resourced. Even though we're under resource, if we get the slightest break, the littlest bit of luck, we're actually going to meddle. Do doyou nestand what i mean? Is that not indeed fundamental to stoic philosophy?

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