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MY INTRODUCTION TO STOICISM (simplified):
\\nFirst principle -- recognize that life is all upside, no downside.
\\nThis means:
\\nLet us take every event in life and transform it into our advantage!\\n
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Why do we get bitter and salty in life? My theory:
\\nWe self-sacrifice ourselves but when others aren't grateful as much as they 'should be', we become resentful towards them and reality.\\n
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Thus, it seems the solution is to become maximally self-centered, selfish, introverted, egotistical, and vain.
\\nMy thought:
\\nYour goal is to maximally empower yourself, then empower others along the way.\\n
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ERIC
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