The Daily Stoic This Will Make You Stupid | Ask Daily Stoic
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Dec 4, 2025 
Boris Sanchez, a CNN correspondent, discusses the impact of emotions on decision-making and the importance of pausing to regain clarity. He and Ryan Holiday delve into the responsibility of interviewers when platforming controversial voices, and how to navigate the overwhelming noise of information today. They explore Stoic practices for testing emotions and cultivating discernment, especially in our fast-paced, digital age. Together, they emphasize that intelligence isn't enough if we lack emotional control.
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Emotion Overrides Intelligence
- Emotions can make anyone act stupid regardless of intelligence or education.
- Self-awareness layered over emotion prevents needless mistakes and bad decisions.
Pause Before You React
- Pause before you act when emotions rise to avoid making mistakes.
- Use a physical cue (like a medallion) to create space and reflect before reacting.
Delay Is The Remedy For Anger
- Use delay as a deliberate remedy for anger and impulsive speech.
- Visualize or mirror yourself to see how ridiculous your reaction might look before speaking.
