The Daily Stoic - You Will Not Be Made Whole

Episode Date: April 29, 2020

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that has guided some of history's greatest men and women. For more, you can visit us at dailystowach.com. You will not be made whole. There have been real losses over the last few months, and more lay ahead. People you know may die, businesses will close, clients disappeared. Years of gains have evaporated from the market. This was not your fault. You work hard. You pay your taxes and your insurance premiums.

You follow the law. So you're good, right? That's what many people seem to think. It's a natural reaction, especially when you hear the promises of politicians. Checks are coming in the mail. They say we've passed a bailout. Hang tight. We're coming to help.

The stoic knows not to count on any of this, not just because a stoic tries to be self reliant, but because a stoic is realistic. Fortune is the most powerful force on earth. She acts as she pleases. Seneca says and she cares little for our plans or notions of what is fair. There is no government or insurance company rich enough or powerful enough to counteract this. There is not some bubble you can get inside or body armor you can put on that can possibly prevent you from ever having to experience loss and pain. No, these are the facts of life.

Remember epictetus and Marcus, instead of sitting around, remember epictetus and Marcus are really us. Instead of sitting around hoping for someone to fix this for you, make it right, try to find a way to come to terms with what has happened. Instead of expecting someone to come and relieve you, try to be the source of your own relief. Focus on the good you still have. Focus on the good you can still do. That's all we got.

That's the only way we'll ever be home again. Hey there, if you're wondering how to get the most out of this time, you have stuck at home. Maybe you're working only part time or you're working from home. You've got a child care situation. None of this is what we would choose, but the stoic say we don't choose what happens, we choose how we respond. And so that's why we put together what we're calling the daily stoic a live time challenge. It's 14 days of inspired stoic wisdom

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