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3246: [Part 2] What is Stoicism and How Can it Turn your Life to Solid Gold? by Mr. Money Mustache

Jul 11, 2024

Mr. Money Mustache, a financial independence blogger, delves into Stoicism, advocating for voluntary discomfort to find lasting happiness. Stoics value social interactions and view insults as opportunities for improvement. Stoicism can lead to personal growth, financial success, and a purpose-driven life.

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Embracing voluntary discomfort broadens your comfort zone to appreciate simpler pleasures.

Stoics focus on reason and hard work to achieve lasting happiness without relying on fleeting pleasures.

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Stoics Embrace Voluntary Discomfort for Broadening Comfort Zones

Stoics experiment with voluntary discomfort to expand their comfort zones and reduce fear of discomfort. By trying activities like hiking barefoot or enduring varying temperatures, they learn to appreciate simpler pleasures and adapt to toughness. This practice enables them to enjoy a wider range of experiences and be content with less elaborate lifestyles, fostering a deeper sense of fulfillment.

Understanding Human Emotions & Evolutionary Programming

01:07

Intro

2min

Exploring Stoicism: Practical Applications in Daily Life

5min

Exploring the Philosophy of Stoicism for Personal and Financial Growth

2min

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Episode 3246:

Stoic philosophy emphasizes the value of embracing voluntary discomfort to broaden your comfort zone and appreciate life's simpler pleasures. By focusing on reason and hard work, Stoics achieve lasting happiness and fulfillment without relying on fleeting pleasures.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/02/what-is-stoicism-and-how-can-it-turn-your-life-to-solid-gold/

Quotes to ponder:

"By experimenting with voluntary discomfort, we learn to appreciate far more of our life, and can be content with a much simpler and more wholesome one."

"Rewarding social interactions are a specialty of the Stoic. They believe that humans are social animals at the core, and thus we must exercise this part of our personality to maintain a balanced happiness."

"Either the insult is true, in which case we should be grateful for the insulter for pointing out this area in which we could improve, or it is false, in which case we should pity the insulter for his lack of accurate perception."

Episode references:

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/1503280462

Stoicism and the Art of Happiness: https://www.amazon.com/Stoicism-Art-Happiness-Teach-Yourself/dp/1444187104

A Guide to the Good Life: https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Good-Life-Ancient-Stoic/dp/0195374614

The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

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