STOICISM FOR DUMMIES

Published: March 29, 2020, 11:32 p.m.

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STOICISM FOR DUMMIES

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MY INTRODUCTION TO STOICISM (simplified):

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1. Life is all upside, no downside.

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First principle -- recognize that life is all upside, no downside.

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This means:

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Let us take every event in life and transform it into our advantage!
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2. Self-focused

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Why do we get bitter and salty in life? My theory:

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We self-sacrifice ourselves but when others aren't grateful as much as they 'should be', we become resentful towards them and reality.
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Thus, it seems the solution is to become maximally self-centered, selfish, introverted, egotistical, and vain.

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3. What is the duty of a stoic?

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My thought:

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Your goal is to maximally empower yourself, then empower others along the way.
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ERIC

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