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The biggest misconception about Stoicism.

The biggest misconception about Stoicism.

Wednesday Wisdom #32

Stoic Reflections
Aug 16, 2023
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Happy Wednesday! 

Last week I wrote about the difference between reactive and proactive people. I shared how reactive people focus on things out of their control, while proactive people spend most of their time focused on things which they actually have influence over.
 

This week:

  • Setting the record straight about Stoicism and emotions.

Let's get to it 👇


Stoicism & Emotions 

When people first hear about Stoicism, they often think of emotional suppression. 'Stoic' is even defined as "one apparently or professedly indifferent to pleasure or pain."

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