Focus on what is within our control from "summary" of How To Be a Stoic by Epictetus,Seneca,Marcus Aurelius
The Stoics taught us to focus on what is within our control, and to let go of what is not. This may seem like a simple concept, but its implications are profound. By directing our attention and efforts only towards what we can influence, we are able to free ourselves from unnecessary stress and anxiety. We can stop wasting energy on things that are beyond our power to change, and instead channel that energy towards making positive changes in our own lives.
Seneca, one of the great Stoic philosophers, emphasized the importance of distinguishing between what is in our control and what is not. He wrote, "We should always act with a view to what is our own, taking all things in hand as though they were part of our own estate." In other words, we should focus on our own thoughts, actions, and choices, rather than getting caught up in external circumstances or the behavior of others.
Epictetus, another influential Stoic thinker, taught that we should only concern ourselves with things that are "up to us" – namely, our opinions, desires, aversions, and actions. He believed that by accepting the things w...
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