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stoicism

noun as in impassivity

noun as in fortitude

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The book — which demystifies ancient concepts from Stoicism, Buddhism and Greek philosophy for modern, plugged-in, multitasking audiences — arose that evening, when Robbins says she was “being a complete control freak” and “micromanaging every detail.”

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He urged Bhogal to schedule group video calls to discuss rationalism, Stoicism and effective altruism.

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She gives the following examples: Stoicism over vulnerability, cognition over emotion, autonomy over connectedness, and money over people.

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Stoicism emphasizes that the invaluable tool of true resilience comes from within each of us.

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As a youth, he also became deeply interested in philosophy, particularly Stoicism, a school of thought that flourished in antiquity.

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