Finding strength and courage in the face of challenges and obstacles from "summary" of The Daily Stoic Boxed Set by Ryan Holiday,Stephen Hanselman
When faced with challenges and obstacles, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and discouraged. However, the Stoics teach us that we have the power to find strength and courage within ourselves, even in the most difficult situations. This inner strength comes from our ability to control our thoughts and emotions, and to approach challenges with a sense of resilience and determination. One key Stoic teaching is the concept of "amor fati," or love of fate. This means accepting whatever happens to us as necessary and inevitable, and using it as an opportunity for growth and self-improvement. By embracing our challenges instead of resisting them, we can find the strength to overcome t...
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