Seneca talked over and over again about the importance of adversity, of not only embracing the struggles life throws at us, but actively seeking out that difficulty, so you can be stronger and more prepared. He said a person who has never been challenged, who always gets their way, is a tragic figure because they have no idea what they are capable of. They are not even close to fulfilling their potential.
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YOUTUBE TAKEAWAY OF THE WEEK:
In a popular video on the Daily Stoic YouTube Channel, Ryan Holiday breaks down his strategies for how a Stoic responds to problems with people, including tuning out the haters, not taking things personally, and caring less about other people's opinions:
"We love ourselves more than other people, but we care about their opinion more than our own. It's insane. You know what's right, you know what you value, you know what's important, you know what your principles are — that's what you have to measure yourself against."
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PASSAGE OF THE WEEK:
"The path to peace is not found through escape to exotic locales or the elimination of external impositions. It's an inner journey. It's a battle against the voice in our heads, not the noise out in the world. And because of that, it's well within our control."
-Turn Down These Voices Inside Your Head (Listen)
PODCAST TAKEAWAY OF THE WEEK:
In a recent episode of The Daily Stoic Podcast, Ryan Holiday speaks with journalist Garland Robinette on his movie-like life and career path, why working in broadcasting forced him to let go of his ego, and the importance of facing obstacles in life:
"The minute you get comfortable and a little bored at work, think about another job. Think about disrupting your life….That's it — the obstacle is the way. Because if you're not hitting an obstacle, that means your ego is taking you through whatever your obstacle is."
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