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Stoic Coffee Break

134 - A Wise Man

May 22, 2018
05:15
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The podcast discusses the importance of gratitude in countering the influence of modern day marketing. It explores how wanting things we don't need can lead to perpetual unhappiness, and emphasizes the power of appreciating the things we already have.
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  • Being grateful for what we already have can boost our happiness.
  • Resisting marketing tactics and FOMO prevents falling into perpetual unhappiness or unnecessary consumption.

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Gratitude for what we have

One of the core tenets of Stoicism is being grateful for the things we already have. It emphasizes that by wanting and appreciating what we already possess, we can boost our happiness. In today's world, marketing often creates a sense of lack or FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), making us desire things we may not actually need. It is important to recognize this marketing strategy and resist falling into perpetual unhappiness or unnecessary consumption.

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