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One of the most important part of stoicism – and the entire Socratic tradition – is that we constantly strive to…

One of the most important part of stoicism – and the entire Socratic tradition – is that we constantly strive to become aware of and to correct our flaws. A very real challenge in that endeavour is to stand our ground when we know we did the right thing but everyone blames us for doing so.

“you will often have to combine being just with being disgraced. And then if you are wise, you should take delight in the bad reputation you have won by your good behavior.”

Seneca.Letters 113.32

#stoicism #reputation

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Start by making a list of the things in your life that you’re not happy with. Pick one … come up with a plan of…

Start by making a list of the things in your life that you’re not happy with. Pick one … come up with a plan of action on how you’re going to tackle it… a few concrete steps you can take to solve the problem. And then you follow-through with your plan with absolutely no excuses. If there’s really nothing you can do to change the situation, come up with a way that you can change your reaction to what’s happening … don’t let other people dictate how you feel. Controlling your emotions and deciding how to feel on your own terms is one of the manliest and most satisfying accomplishments in life.

Building Your Resiliency: Part III – Taking Control of Your Life