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Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

Facing and Overcoming Failure (Episode 71)

Aug 22, 2023
In this conversation, we discuss failure, how to avoid it, and how to deal with it when it happens. We explore the Stoic philosophy regarding desire and aversion, embracing failure for personal growth, and strategies for success and resilience.
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Quick takeaways

  • Failure is an opportunity to practice, develop, and identify weaknesses.
  • Consider the potential for failure before committing to tasks to set realistic expectations.

Deep dives

Failure should be seen as an opportunity for growth

Failure is a necessary part of trying and should be embraced as a chance to practice, develop, and identify weaknesses. It is an opportunity to learn from mistakes and make improvements.

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