The Daily Stoic Just Put It On My Tab | The Enemy of Happiness
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Feb 17, 2023 Marcus Aurelius faced relentless hardships but used acceptance to find happiness. Embracing adversity can lead to contentment in the present instead of bitterness. The podcast also explores how the constant chase for goals, illustrated by Zeno's paradox, can sabotage true happiness. It encourages listeners to shift focus from external validation to inner peace, highlighting the power of letting go of excessive yearning. By confronting life's challenges with this mindset, we can reclaim our joy.
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Marcus Aurelius' Tab
- Marcus Aurelius faced constant hardship, including plague, floods, and wars.
- He developed an attitude of acceptance, simply adding each new problem to his "tab."
Accept and Act
- Accept challenges without giving up hope or accepting injustice.
- Prepare for difficulty and take responsibility for addressing problems.
Yearning vs. Happiness
- Conditional happiness, or yearning for what we lack, prevents present contentment.
- True happiness resembles satiety; it has everything it needs.
