Cultivating a sense of humility and perspective in the face of success and failure from "summary" of The Daily Stoic Boxed Set by Ryan Holiday,Stephen Hanselman
The Stoics understood that success and failure are two sides of the same coin. To them, these external outcomes were ultimately beyond our control. What we can control, however, is our response to them. This is where cultivating a sense of humility and perspective becomes crucial. Humility reminds us that success is fleeting and that failure is not the end of the world. It keeps us grounded in the face of triumph and helps us bounce back from defeat. By acknowledging our limitations and imperfections, we are better equipped to handle whatever life throws our way. Perspective, on the other hand, allows us to see the bigger picture. It helps us recognize that success and failure are part of a larger narrative, one that is constantly unfolding. By zooming out and taking a broader view, we are able to navigate the ups and downs with grace and equanimity. When we approach success with humility, we are...
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