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This episode explores the core tenets of Stoicism, focusing on the concept of control and the things we cannot control. It discusses our lack of control over our property, reputation, and other people's thoughts and actions. The importance of intentional decision-making and recognizing the influence on our choices is emphasized, along with strategies for making better choices based on understanding our level of control.
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- Recognize what we cannot control: our property, reputation, office, and our own body.
- Focus on what we can control: our thoughts, opinions, motivations, desires, and choices.
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Things we don't have control over
In Stoicism, it is important to understand the things that we cannot control. These include our property, reputation, office or position in life, and even our own body. We have no control over what happens to our belongings, how others perceive us, the circumstances of our birth, or the health of our bodies. Recognizing these areas of our lives where we lack control is crucial to practicing Stoic principles.
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