Stoic Coffee Break
132 - Anything Can Happen
May 20, 2018
The podcast explores the concept of accepting that anything can happen in life, challenging the belief of entitlement and the idea of fairness. It encourages focusing on what we can control and letting go of what we can't.
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Quick takeaways
- Life is full of unfairness and events we can't control, so we should focus on our responses and actions instead.
- Accepting the uncontrollable nature of life and choosing a helpful approach can reduce suffering and increase the probability of a positive outcome.
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Life's Unfairness and Letting Go of Control
Life is full of unfairness and events that we can't control. We often feel entitled or think we deserve better treatment, but in reality, these notions are baseless. The fairness or unfairness of life is not determined by any universal judge. Instead of fixating on what we can't control, we should focus on what we can control, such as our responses, actions, and attitude towards difficult situations. While we can't control the outcome, we can increase the probability of a positive outcome by following advice, putting in the work, and choosing a helpful attitude. Letting go of control over what we can't control can reduce overall suffering.
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