Accept what you cannot control from "summary" of How to Be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci
The Stoics were adamant about the fact that some things are simply not up to us. There is very little we can do to change the past, for instance, or to control the actions of others. All we can do is focus on our own judgments and actions.
This is why they emphasized the importance of distinguishing between those things that are within our power and those that are not. By focusing on what is within our control, we can avoid unnecessary stress and frustration. We can learn to let go of the things that are beyond our reach.
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