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Focus On What You Can Control
- Seneca urges applying philosophy to remove our own faults rather than attacking others.
- The core Stoic distinction is to focus on what you control: yourself, not other people.
Judging Others Masks Your Flaws
- Worrying about other people's actions wastes time because you cannot change them.
- Judging others often masks our own shortcomings and provides a false sense of superiority.
Counter Criticism With Appreciation
- When you wish someone were different, intentionally list their positive qualities instead.
- Choose acceptance and love over trying to change them to fit your preferences.