Stoic Coffee Break 347 - Stoicism 101 - Freedom from External Events: Embracing the Power Within
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Sep 4, 2025 Discover how true tranquility comes from mastering your responses to external events. The discussion delves into the power of the Dichotomy of Control and the Stoic principle of amor fati—embracing life as it comes. Additionally, explore a new community initiative designed to foster deeper connections and conversations about Stoicism and personal growth. Gain insights that empower you to say, 'Thank you sir! May I have another?' when faced with life's challenges.
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Control What You Can
- Stoicism separates what you can control (thoughts, beliefs, reactions) from what you cannot (external events).
- Focusing on internal control brings equanimity amid unpredictability.
Reframe Your Reactions
- Change your perceptions and judgments to reduce suffering from external events.
- Revoke painful estimates of events to reclaim your freedom and ease suffering.
Practice The Dichotomy Of Control
- Accept what you cannot change and focus effort on what you can influence.
- Prioritize personal effort and ethics over unpredictable outcomes to reduce anxiety.
