The Daily Stoic Advance, Forlorn Hope
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Oct 22, 2025 Explore the Stoic approach to facing inevitable struggles and life’s futile challenges. Discover why advancing in the face of hopeless odds is a noble pursuit, drawing inspiration from Marcus Aurelius and Cato. Learn how to find purpose in duty, despite the chances of success seeming slim or outcomes largely forgotten. This engaging discussion encourages resilience and the relentless pursuit of wisdom, regardless of external circumstances.
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Life Insurance As A Practical Check
- Ryan Holiday shares a personal habit of considering life insurance when doing risky things and his wife's joke about being the policy.
- He frames the question: would your family be prepared if something happened to you.
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Act Regardless Of Inevitable Outcomes
- Stoic courage means acting rightly even when defeat or oblivion is likely.
- We advance and do our duty because the outcome doesn't change the value of doing what's right.