The Daily Stoic This Is It, Isn’t It? | Circle of Control
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Jan 13, 2026 Explore the essence of Stoicism as Ryan Holiday emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you can control. He highlights the urgency of applying these principles in today's world. Citing Epictetus, he encourages training for adversity and offers four key directives: control your reactions, maintain composure, act morally, and display courage. The discussion connects the serenity prayer to Stoic thought and reflects on how mental freedom can empower individuals, even in challenging situations.
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Stoicism Is Emergency Equipment
- Stoicism was designed for adversity, the ‘emergency equipment’ for life’s worst moments.
- Now is the moment to use what you trained for and exercise courage and leadership.
Using Therapy To Prepare For Holidays
- Ryan mentions he just finished an online therapy session and used it to prepare for the holidays.
- He recommends BetterHelp as a way to focus on the future and break old patterns.
A Wife's Word: Systems
- Ryan recounts his wife's yearly word exercise and how 'systems' became her word for better habits.
- He connects systems to finances and recommends using tools to automate and track money management.
