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4 Lessons From Greek Philosophy to Improve Your Business and Life

4 Lessons From Greek Philosophy to Improve Your Business and Life

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Stoicism

Stoicism

It was founded in the early 3rd century BC and revolves around 3 basic ideas: 

  • How life is brief and the world is unpredictable
  • How to be steadfast, strong, and in control of yourself
  • How dissatisfaction comes from impulsive reflexes rather than logic.

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Never let wealth distort your values

There is nothing wrong with achieving monetary success; however, you should never compromise your principles in its pursuit. 

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Build a village

You are only as strong as the people around you.

You can control whom you interact with, so build a strong personal and professional coalition: hire people with positive energy and create a circle of friends from different backgrounds for engaging conversations.

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Epictetus

"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best."

EPICTETUS

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Embrace rejection as insight

If you're rejected multiple times, it does not mean your ideas should be abandoned. Instead, use feedback as valuable insight.

There is often a solution if you are open to constructive criticism.

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Marcus Aurelius

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact."

MARCUS AURELIUS

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Never do anything out of habit

Always think about how you can improve your daily life.

Review your regular work routines and project procedures. 

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