Stoic Coffee Break
197 - What's Your Excuse?
Aug 2, 2021
This podcast explores the concept of making excuses and rationalizations, the fear of being wrong and its consequences, the fear of consequences and the importance of honesty, and the power of being intentional and living according to Stoic principles.
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Quick takeaways
- Stop making excuses and start living according to your ideals, putting your principles into practice.
- Recognize and overcome the fear of being wrong by being honest and accepting the consequences of your choices, building authenticity and improving relationships.
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The Power of Excuses and Rationalizations
Excuses and rationalizations are common behaviors that we engage in to avoid taking responsibility for our choices and actions. Epictetus emphasized the need to stop making excuses and start living according to our ideals, putting our principles into practice. While our circumstances may not always be ideal, waiting for perfect conditions will prevent us from accomplishing our goals. Instead, we should focus on recognizing our personal rationalizations and taking ownership of our actions without justifying them. By being honest with ourselves, we can let go of guilt and shame and make choices that align with our priorities.
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