The Daily Stoic This Choice Is Everything | A Cure For Procrastination
Aug 30, 2021
Dive into the power of choice and how it shapes your destiny. Discover how Hercules' story illuminates the tension between comfort and greatness. Learn to combat procrastination with Stoic wisdom and the courage to act now. Explore the therapeutic journey toward self-improvement and break down the barriers that hold you back. Embrace the moment, confront avoidance, and take control of your life using timeless Stoic principles!
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Hercules' Choice
- Zeno, after being shipwrecked, heard a story about Hercules choosing between paths.
- This story, real or not, represents our daily choice between ease and virtue.
Choose Virtue
- Choose the virtuous life over the easy one.
- Embrace principles, focus, discipline, and strive for heroic action.
Procrastination as Delusion
- Procrastination is a form of delusion and entitlement, assuming we have tomorrow.
- It creates anxiety; ask yourself what you're avoiding and handle it today.
