Stop trying to appear so wise

Wednesday Wisdom #53

Happy Wednesday, friends!
 

Last week I wrote about why Systems Are Better Than Goals

This week:

• How to stop caring about how others perceive you

Let's get to it 👇

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Epictetus on Reputation

Many of us are interested in philosophy not just to become wise, but for the reputation of being wise.

As social animals, we tend to find validation addictive. This can easily get us into trouble, leading us to spend our lives obsessing over how we are seen by others.

Epictetus noticed this pattern and believed that it was counter-productive to the pursuit of true wisdom.

Below is his three-step plan for managing this desire.