The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks
Stoic Internal Goals Stop You From Ever Losing
Oct 4, 2023
Exploring Stoic understanding of success and failure, focusing on personal growth and character rather than external achievements, and valuing internal essence for true success and happiness.
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- Focus on personal growth and character instead of competing in external contests that can lead to inevitable defeat.
- True success and happiness come from within, not external achievements like wealth or fame.
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Avoiding External Contests
The podcast discusses the stoic perspective on avoiding external contests and the belief that we should not overly invest ourselves in things outside of our control. This belief is based on the idea that the outcome of external goals, such as winning a game of tennis, is not within our direct control due to various external factors. The podcast encourages us to redefine our goals and focus on internal outcomes, such as playing to the best of our abilities or staying calm in any circumstances. By avoiding attachment to external outcomes, we can avoid the suffering that comes with defeat and instead focus on personal growth and success on our own terms.
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