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Stoic Coffee Break

40 - Miserable by Choice

Feb 17, 2018
04:33
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Exploring the importance of appreciating what we have and finding happiness within, instead of relying on external things for validation and happiness.
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Quick takeaways

  • Appreciate what we have and create happiness within ourselves, rather than relying on external possessions or circumstances.
  • Join the Stoic Coffee House community to actively apply Stoic principles, connect with others, and make a positive impact on the world.

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Appreciating What We Have

In this podcast episode, the speaker shares a personal anecdote about a coworker who chose not to attend a company party on a boat on a beautiful lake due to feelings of misery and inadequacy. The speaker reflects on the importance of appreciating what we have and not placing our value and happiness solely on external possessions or circumstances. By valuing things outside ourselves that we have no control over, we relinquish control of our own happiness. The speaker emphasizes the significance of creating happiness and contentment within ourselves by appreciating what we already have, rather than constantly seeking external validation or material possessions.

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