The Daily Stoic It’s Always Going To Be One-Sided
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Feb 4, 2026 A reflection on why honesty and fairness matter even when others cheat. Historical examples of corruption highlight that unfairness is nothing new. Stoic ideas about character as the only true harm take center stage. A call for more principled people who choose right over easy choices rounds out the conversation.
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Whole Foods Family Routine
- Ryan Holiday describes picking up his kids and taking them to Whole Foods as a regular family routine.
- He mentions buying groceries, flowers, and accommodating his wife's dietary restrictions.
Virtue Is Independent Of Others' Behavior
- Corruption and cheating are perennial problems illustrated by historical examples like Cato and Rutilius Rufus.
- Stoicism teaches you control your own actions because others' behavior is outside your control.
Choose Integrity Over Convenience
- Do act honestly because integrity is the only thing you truly control.
- Do hold yourself to principles to avoid shame and the burden of secrets.
