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Rainn Wilson On How His Deepest Struggles Led To His Best Roles

The Daily Stoic

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The Stoics' Perspective on Poverty and Contentment

The stoics believed that poverty isn't having too little, but wanting more. They observed that even the rich and powerful were poor because they were always comparing themselves and desiring more. The author reflects on their own passion for writing and realizes that if it becomes torture, they have already won and can choose to have fun. The Bhagavad Gita reminds us that we are entitled to the labor, not the fruits of our labor.

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