The Daily Stoic 6 Stoic Tips to Being a Great Friend
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Jun 29, 2025 Discover how Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca viewed friendship as essential for personal growth. The discussion emphasizes forming genuine connections over superficial ties, highlighting the importance of trust and self-reflection. Listeners learn to navigate friendships through Stoic principles, balancing support with acceptance of life's impermanence. Tune in for insightful tips on cultivating meaningful relationships that withstand challenges and enhance personal development.
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Judgment Is Key to Trust
- True friendship requires careful judgment and trust.
- We must ponder before admitting friends but welcome them wholeheartedly once chosen.
Beware Fair-Weather Friends
- Avoid fair-weather friends who only seek friendship for utility.
- Choose friends who stay even in hardship, not only when it's convenient.
Friendship Exceeds Utility
- True friends are reliable in crisis and embody the highest good.
- Friendship rooted in utility alone betrays Stoic values and true connection.
