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#661 - Sam Harris - How To Take Control Of Your Mind

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The Story We Tell Ourselves: Mindfulness, Stoicism, and Perception

Mindfulness and stoicism are closely related. The story we tell ourselves shapes our experience of the present moment. The physical sensations we associate with activities like CrossFit or pickleball are positive because we believe they are worthwhile. But if these sensations happen spontaneously while waiting in line at the bank, they would be terrifying.

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