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You Must See Things as They Are

You Must See Things as They Are

Wednesday Wisdom #91

Stoic Reflections
Aug 16, 2023
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You Must See Things as They Are
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Happy Wednesday, friends!

Last week, we wrote about why you should leave your comfort zone.
 

This week: The Power of Objectivity

Let's get to it 👇


Weekly Reflection

Our emotions are surely the most powerful influence on our decision-making. 

99% of the time we label situations as good or bad through the lens of our emotions, which can rapidly change from one moment to the next.

One of the things I've learned through years of Stoic self-reflection is that there's a hidden power in seeing things objectively.

"Man is not troubled by events", said Epictetus, "but by the meaning he gives them."

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