Stoic Coffee Break
130 - Suffering Before It's Time
May 18, 2018
In this podcast, they discuss how worrying about things that may never happen causes unnecessary suffering. Stoic philosophy encourages focusing on what we can control instead of stressing over unpredictable outcomes.
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Quick takeaways
- Worrying about things before they happen often leads to unnecessary suffering.
- By focusing on the things that we can control - ourselves, our thinking, and our actions - we can let go of attachment to specific outcomes and accept whatever happens.
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The Impact of Worrying About the Future
Worrying about things before they happen often leads to unnecessary suffering, as our imagination can create scenarios that may never occur. The Stoics recognized that humans have wild imaginations and can come up with all kinds of possibilities for what could go wrong. While it is important to prepare for the worst, constantly worrying about the outcome of future events is counterproductive. Instead, we should focus on the things that we can control - ourselves, our thinking, and our actions. By focusing on the process and making good decisions, we can let go of attachment to specific outcomes and accept whatever happens.
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