The Daily Stoic This Is A Timeless Temptation | A New Way To Pray
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Sep 9, 2025 Wisdom isn't guaranteed, even with natural gifts or education; it requires dedication. Stoicism encourages self-sufficiency and adaptability as keys to happiness. Emphasizing internal strength over external desires, the talk explores prayer through a Stoic lens. A tale from Seneca highlights the importance of hard work in gaining true wisdom. The discussion also touches on supporting authors and the value of mental health support, all while cultivating inner strength through the principles of Stoicism.
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Slave-Powered Learning Backfires
- A pretentious Roman bought well-read slaves to appear educated at dinner parties.
- A friend exposed the ruse by suggesting he take wrestling lessons, revealing the folly of shortcuts.
No Shortcut To Wisdom
- Everyone seeks shortcuts to bypass the effort wisdom requires, from AI summaries to gurus.
- But Seneca reminds us wisdom is earned slowly, painfully, and patiently.
Commit To The Work Of Wisdom
- Devote sustained effort: 'wisdom takes work' and cannot be bought or delegated.
- Build the habits, methodology, and mindset required rather than expecting instant results.
