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Stoic Stress ep 106 : Enchiridion 47 : Avoid External Validation
Enchiridion 47 takes the approach to how society and other people affect us. We must avoid being vain or showing off.
Doing so may cause an individual to waver in the practice of Stoicism. We are making progress to gain tranquility in our lives. If you are making efforts and progress and improving yourself it is not necessary to tell other people. It is like going to the gym to show off rather than focusing on better health.
There are temptations that can block the individual to living the Stoic lifestyle. People may show off and brag about their lifestyle choices but this does not bring happiness. What other people think is not important.
A cause of this may be seeking external validation. This means a person gains a sense of self-pride when others approve of their behavior, work, thoughts, etc. He/she needs someone or something to show that they are good at something and are good enough. Often this may be due to a lack of confidence.
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By Matt SchmidtEnchiridion 47 takes the approach to how society and other people affect us. We must avoid being vain or showing off.
Doing so may cause an individual to waver in the practice of Stoicism. We are making progress to gain tranquility in our lives. If you are making efforts and progress and improving yourself it is not necessary to tell other people. It is like going to the gym to show off rather than focusing on better health.
There are temptations that can block the individual to living the Stoic lifestyle. People may show off and brag about their lifestyle choices but this does not bring happiness. What other people think is not important.
A cause of this may be seeking external validation. This means a person gains a sense of self-pride when others approve of their behavior, work, thoughts, etc. He/she needs someone or something to show that they are good at something and are good enough. Often this may be due to a lack of confidence.