222 - Power Over Your Mind
September 6, 2022
You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
—Marcus Aurelius
Having a clear idea of what we can and can't control is the most fundamental principle of stoicism, and almost every other idea flows from there. This is also one of the easier concepts to understand, but so hard to actually implement.
How do you manage to clearly divide what you can and can't control?
You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
—Marcus Aurelius
Having a clear idea of what we can and can't control is the most fundamental principle of stoicism, and almost every other idea flows from there. This is also one of the easier concepts to understand, but so hard to actually implement.
How do you manage to clearly divide what you can and can't control?
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—Marcus Aurelius
Having a clear idea of what we can and can't control is the most fundamental principle of stoicism, and almost every other idea flows from there. This is also one of the easier concepts to understand, but so hard to actually implement.
How do you manage to clearly divide what you can and can't control?
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Hello friends! Thank you for listening.
Stop by the website at stoic.coffee where you can sign up for our newsletter, and buy some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop.
You can help support the podcast on Patreon.
Lastly if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it. Word of mouth is the best way to help this podcast grow. Thanks again for listening.
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Hello friends! Thanks for listening.
Want to take these principles to the next level? Join the Stoic Coffee House Community!
Stop by the website at stoic.coffee where you can sign up for our newsletter, and buy some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop.
Like the theme song? You can find it here from my alter ego. :)
Hello friends! Thanks for listening.
Want to take these principles to the next level? Join the Stoic Coffee House Community!
Stop by the website at stoic.coffee where you can sign up for our newsletter, and buy some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop.
Like the theme song? You can find it here from my alter ego. :)
Lastly if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it. Word of mouth is the best way to help this podcast grow.
Thanks again for listening.
Thanks again for listening.