Locust Of Control
A big part of Stoicism is understanding what you can and can’t control. Stoics believe you should focus on your own actions and reactions, which are within your control, and let go of worrying about things you can’t control, like other people’s actions or random events.
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The dichotomy of control
Because Stoics believe that true good resides in a person's character and actions, they would focus on what they can control, not what they can't.
What happens to you is never directly under your control, but your thoughts and actions are. Hence, It's not events that upset you but inst...
Focus On What You Can Control
Lesson: Don't waste energy on things outside your control. Focus on your own actions and reactions.
Take control where you can
... and let go where you can’t.
When you focus on the things you can’t control, the pressure—and your anxiety—are intensified. Focus on the things you can control and let the rest take care of itself.
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