The Daily Stoic Would You Actually Be Able To Change? | On Handling Haters
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Sep 19, 2022 Imagine facing impending doom from an asteroid or a prison sentence. How do you react? The discussion dives into the human struggle with change, especially when life throws curveballs. It emphasizes kindness as a powerful weapon against negativity, urging listeners to respond to critics with patience and understanding. Furthermore, it explores how to reclaim control over emotions and navigate hate, highlighting resilience as key to personal growth and inner peace.
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Memento Mori
- Practice living like a dying person, as Marcus Aurelius advises.
- Don't wait for a crisis to get serious; build strength and capacity now.
Handling Haters
- Haters are prisoners of destructive passion, hurting themselves more than their targets.
- Kindness and compassion are the best responses, surprising them and making you feel better.
Online Hate
- Ryan Holiday discusses being attacked online by anti-vaxxers and COVID deniers.
- He finds it sad and frustrating, as it spreads misinformation.
