8 Things the Stoics Want You to Stop Doing

genuinely curious if this helps anyone. i mean some of these principles could be helpful in some contexts but definitely not universally. feels like trying to live life in straight jacket - not the best way to attain excellence. the deeper problem is most ppl are just gonna berate themselves into conforming with these ideas. thats gonna waste a lot of energy and lead to depression for many people. its far more effective to rewire urself on a deeper level so these principles naturally fall into place where appropriate. i think thats what the idea of developing wisdom is really getting at

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@TedHZhang

Stoics aren't enemies of pain, just useless suffering. I find that line blurs when you’re actively building something. What if the 'doing' is the path to the stillness?

Wonder if Seneca ever doomscrolled too.

The useful test is whether the principle survives a bad day. Control the next action, carry your weight, and do the work before the mood catches up.

The list is easy. Living it is not.