The Daily Stoic It Can’t All Be Wedding Cake | The Best Books You Can Read
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Dec 19, 2025 Discover the unpredictable nature of fortune as Seneca teaches us to embrace setbacks. Ryan shares his take on essential reads, like Plutarch's Lives, giving insights into the lives of great figures. Explore the enduring wisdom of Marcus Aurelius in Meditations and the harrowing adventure recounted in River of Doubt. Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning highlights how suffering can lead to deeper insights. Plus, dive into the captivating reality depicted in The Tiger. Each book offers a unique lens on life's challenges.
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Expect The Wheel To Turn
- Fortune moves without regard for our plans or preferences, so setbacks are inevitable.
- Accept that bad turns will come and focus on responding well, not despairing.
Tell Yourself It Was Inevitable
- Tell yourself the setback was bound to happen and unavoidable to reduce surprise and panic.
- Then accept it, process it, and focus on responding well.
Detours Reveal Hidden Opportunities
- Detours expose unexpected opportunities that a straight path would miss.
- Embrace wrong turns as part of the adventure rather than fearing deviation.