Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

5 biggest lessons of Stoicism


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Stoicism is the time-tested solution to life's problems and living with a greater peace of mind. In this mini-series of how to stop complaining we couldn't skip over the OG's of not complaining.


This episode breaks down the 5 most important concepts from Stoicism and how to apply them in the modern day:

  • The dichotomy of control
  • Amor Fait - Love of fate
  • Negative visualization
  • Virtue is the soul good
  • Mindful acceptance

  • With a few stories from Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius we get a great reminder of what's important in life =)


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      Chapters:

      00:00 Intro to Stoicism

      01:59 1st concept - The dichotomy of control

      04:33 2nd concept - Love of fate

      08:08 3rd concept - negative visualization

      09:55 4th concept - Virtue is the soul good

      13:01 5th concept - Mindful acceptance

      17:01 Outro

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