The Daily Stoic Ask Daily Stoic: January 11, 2020
Jan 11, 2020
In a thought-provoking discussion, the hosts delve into balancing ambition with Stoic principles. They emphasize the importance of focusing on personal effort instead of the uncontrollable outcomes of life. Reflections on memento mori inspire listeners to live authentically and embrace uncertainty. It's a compelling exploration of how ambition can coexist with Stoicism.
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Ambition and Control
- Focus on what you can control, not external results.
- Set goals related to your effort and process, not outcomes.
Writing and External Validation
- Ryan Holiday prioritizes writing the best book, not sales figures or awards.
- He values internal improvement and effort over external validation.
Memento Mori and Work
- Use memento mori to put criticism and job frustrations into perspective, not to dismiss work entirely.
- Realize life is too short for unsatisfying work; memento mori encourages pursuing meaningful goals.