The Stoic Lawyer Episode 20 - Dichotomy of control
Dec 4, 2022
Retired Judge Rebecca Stern discusses applying the dichotomy of control to lawyers' lives. Exploring impermanence, self-compassion in career decisions, prioritizing happiness over societal pressures, and the importance of personal philosophy for lawyers. Emphasizing purposeful actions, consistency, principles, and the similarities between Stoicism and Buddhism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Embracing Impermanence and Self-Compassion
05:04 • 7min
Finding Fulfillment in Career Choices
11:41 • 5min
The Importance of Personal Philosophy in the Legal Profession
16:21 • 13min
Navigating Reactivity and Responsiveness in Daily Interactions
29:20 • 2min
Exploring Stoicism and Buddhism
31:23 • 6min