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Stoicism

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Learning about and applying philosophical Stoic principles and techniques
@oleksii_
#mindset #mindfulness #lifestyle
#18 Naval Ravikant: The Angel Philosopher

Break the Habit of Uncontrolled Thinking

3min
AI Key Takeaways
  • The speaker is working on turning off their monkey mind, which they define as the constant internal dialogue that takes over after puberty.
  • Monkey mind is the state of always talking to oneself internally, projecting scenarios or thinking about desires.
  • The speaker believes that monkey mind is a normal and healthy part of human development, but it can also get out of control.
@evilsizor
#139 Laurie Santos: The Pursuit of Happiness

Negative Visualization: Stoic Technique to Reset Your Reference Point and Your Hedonic Adaptation

3min
AI Key Takeaways
  • Changing our attitude and focus can help us to have a more positive outlook on life.
  • Negative visualization can help us to remember that even though things may be tough right now, they will eventually get better.
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@abhishek
#wisdom #philosophy #mindfulness #stoicism
They’ll Never GIVE It To You | 6 Simple Stoic Lessons To Feel More Peace

The Stoics on Difficult People

2min
AI Key Takeaways
  • Difficult people are an opportunity to be patient, kind, and generous.
  • Strong emotions, such as anxiety and anger, are not helpful and can lead to more distress.
@stephenmostrom
Marcus Aurelius used contempt as a tool to cut through the distractions of the senses. He described items in their most basic terms. #mindset #wisdom
You Can Never Do This Twice | The Freedom Of Contempt

The Freedom of Contempt: Downplaying Luxuries

5min
AI Key Takeaways
@elvo
#18 Naval Ravikant: The Angel Philosopher

The Most Common Mistake People Make Over and Over Again

2min
AI Key Takeaways
@maxx
I think this applies to much more than just teaching… it’s a good framework for engaging in conversation. #communication #wisdom #learning
The Seeds Of Good Advice

The Importance of Simplicity in teaching

2min
AI Key Takeaways
  • Teaching is important, but it should be done patiently and simply.
  • Communication is key when teaching, and it should be done in a way that is easy to underst.
@abhishek
Beware This Thief Of Time | Ask DS

The Stoics' Remark That Punctuality Is the Thief of Time

1min
AI Key Takeaways
  • Being on time is important, but it's also important to make time for the things that really matter.
  • It's important to be punctual for work things, but it's also important to make time for selfdevelopment.
@hiro
Money Isn’t Rare | Learn, Practice, Train

Practicing the Right Thing: Lessons from Marcus Aurelius

3min
AI Key Takeaways
@oleksii_
#156 Jack Kornfield: Finding Inner Calm

Your Life Depends On Which Seeds In The Mind And Heart You Water

54sec
AI Key Takeaways
  • Practicing piano can be a mechanical experience at first, but it becomes easier over time.
  • It is important to have the piano as a resource to call on, and to water the healthy seeds of joy, love, connection, creativity, peace, and wellbeing.
@irresistibl
How to Stop Being a Slave to the Opinions of Other People

Overcoming Social Anxiety: A Stoic's Perspective

3min
AI Key Takeaways
@juliabeach
Matthew H asserts that overwhelm arises when we overly attach to the thoughts in our minds.& suggests that our thoughts should be viewed as merely perspectives, rather than indisputable truths
The Dharma of Work | Matthew Hepburn

Recognizing Fabricated Thoughts

5min
AI Key Takeaways
@claudiu
In the rush of the multitude of daily possibilities we think that watching the clock constantly means we are productive.
Beware This Thief Of Time | Ask DS

The Stoics' Remark That Punctuality Is the Thief of Time

1min
AI Key Takeaways
  • Being on time is important, but it's also important to make time for the things that really matter.
  • It's important to be punctual for work things, but it's also important to make time for selfdevelopment.
@joshboone
How Erik applied stoic principles to overcome his performance anxiety and become a legend in his industry.
#27: Erik Everhard – Life as a Porn Star, Psychedelic Healing, Anxiety & Sexual Mastery

Erik Everhard: Becoming One of the World’s Top Porn Stars as an Anxious Introvert.

5min
AI Key Takeaways
@estebantala
254 - Think Of Yourself As Dead

Why Do We Hold to the Past?

1min
AI Key Takeaways
  • Our behaviors from the past kept us alive, so we should be grateful for them.
  • We often hold on to the past to form our identity and make choices based on consistency with our past selves.
  • Letting go of past beliefs can lead to a change in perspective and more emphasis on behavior rather than belief.
@abhishek
Money Isn’t Rare | Learn, Practice, Train

"Learn, Practice, Train": The Importance of Consistent Training for True Learning and Mastery

2min
AI Key Takeaways
@param
#mindset
Know it Inside and Out

Be a Fighter Not Fencer

2min
AI Key Takeaways
  • Admiral Hyman Rickover was a successful naval officer because he was prepared and lived and breathed his work.
  • If you are rushing, you are already too late. If you are looking for your weapons, you are already beaten. You've got to know your stuff inside and out.
@kathniss
#mindset #parenting #communication
Lori Gottlieb on Changing Your Life by Changing the Story

How to Talk to Yourself When You're Frustrated

2min
AI Key Takeaways
  • We learn to talk to ourselves in a way that we would never accept from someone else by listening to the people who have talked to us the most for the first 18 or so years of our life.
  • This often comes from giving us a nasty, negative bullying voice.
  • Talking to our kids about how to talk to themselves is important because it sets the framework for the stories that they will carry around for the rest of their lives.
@hiro
The Obstacle is the Way
Yes, This Is How It Is | The Obstacle Is The Way

The Obstacle is the Way and Marcus Aurelius's Quote from Meditations 520

2min
AI Key Takeaways
@ludocar
What Is Important in Life? Day 1 – Episode 17

Thought-provoking questions for stoic practice

1min
AI Key Takeaways