The Daily Stoic

When You Don’t Like What You See | Looking Out For Each Other

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Oct 6, 2023
The discussion centers on Marcus Aurelius’s insights about self-reflection and the importance of supporting others. It explores the challenges of feeling envy when others succeed and emphasizes the power of celebrating their achievements. Listeners are encouraged to adopt a mindset of empathy and collaboration, which ultimately fosters a sense of community. By focusing on mutual support, the podcast highlights how personal happiness can thrive in the face of others' successes.
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ADVICE

Self-Compassion

  • Celebrate behaving like a human.
  • Pick yourself back up when you fail, and be a good friend to yourself.
INSIGHT

Celebrating Others' Success

  • Showing friends affection and celebrating their success is natural.
  • This strengthens virtue by exercising our perceptions.
INSIGHT

Empathy and Selflessness

  • Watching others succeed can be tough, especially when we struggle.
  • Empathy and selflessness require practice, like any part of philosophy.
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