The Daily Dad What You Can’t Give Them, This Can
Aug 10, 2022
Discover the essential life skills children gain through sports like resilience and adaptability. The discussion emphasizes the significance of teaching kids to navigate challenges using the metaphor of playing ball. Drawing from Stoic philosophy, it highlights how these lessons prepare them for the ups and downs of life.
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The Stoic View on Playing Ball
- The Stoics viewed playing ball as an essential life skill.
- This metaphor extends beyond sports to handling life's difficulties with resilience and composure.
Playing Ball with Life
- Teach kids how to "play ball" with life's challenges.
- This means teaching them to handle adversity with grace, creativity, and coolness under pressure.
Epictetus's Analogy
- Epictetus admired skilled athletes for their focus and adaptability.
- He compared Socrates to an athlete for his ability to handle life's curveballs like imprisonment and exile.