The Daily Stoic

It’s Time To Quit | Stake Your Own Claim

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Dec 22, 2022
Dwight Eisenhower's bold decision to quit smoking after 38 years serves as the backdrop for a discussion about breaking harmful habits. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own obstacles to freedom and the importance of self-improvement. The hosts dive into the significance of personal expression within Stoicism, championing intellectual independence and originality. Additionally, they highlight the role of individuality in Stoic philosophy and invite listeners to actively participate in the Stoic community.
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ADVICE

Quitting for Freedom

  • Quit anything that has a pull over you, as the Stoics advise.
  • True freedom comes from self-mastery, controlling your thoughts, actions, and emotions.
ADVICE

New Year Challenge

  • Join the 2023 New Year New You Challenge for actionable daily challenges.
  • Focus on accepting what you can't control and seizing control of what you can.
ANECDOTE

Emerson's Impact

  • Ryan Holiday learned a valuable lesson from a review he received.
  • The reviewer quoted Emerson, "I hate quotation. Tell me what you know."
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