Practical Stoicism Respecting yourself is more important than how others perceive you
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Feb 20, 2022 AI Snips
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Prioritize Self over Others' Opinions
- Marcus Aurelius warns we run out of time to become who we want by prioritizing others' opinions over self-honor.
- We risk dying unfulfilled if we delay living for ourselves due to worry about others' perceptions.
Stoicism Looks Strange to Most
- Stoic behavior often looks strange because most don't pursue such self-mastery or acceptance of mortality.
- This difference explains why many reject the stoic path to avoid being outsiders or looked at oddly.
Eating Habits Influenced by Others
- At gatherings like Thanksgiving, people often eat more to avoid hurting hosts' feelings by rejecting dishes.
- This shows how we assume responsibility for others' feelings over our own comfort and priorities.