The Daily Stoic Don’t Be This Kind of Friend
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Oct 8, 2025 Exploring the concept of false friends, the discussion dives into the hypocrisy we see in relationships. It highlights how historic and literary examples reflect these behaviors. Instead of fixating on others’ betrayals, the focus shifts to what we can control within ourselves. This insightful meditation encourages personal responsibility and authentic connections in friendship.
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Weekly Whole Foods Ritual
- Ryan Holiday describes his weekly routine of taking his kids to Whole Foods and playing shopping games in the cart.
- He also praises Whole Foods' standards and the 365 house brand as staples in his household.
False Friendship Is Timeless Harm
- False friends have always existed from Nero's court to Epictetus' time and still appear today.
- Marcus Aurelius calls their phoniness a "knife in the back," highlighting its deep harm.
Control Yourself, Not Others
- We cannot avoid encountering false friends, but we can control our own conduct.
- Marcus Aurelius urges focusing on being genuine because character is within our control.
