Or at least the thing most people call “stoicism” is. The real philosophy is something else entirely — and it might be the most useful thing you learn this year.
“You don’t need a tighter grip on the world. You need to stop letting go of yourself.” That line stayed with me. It captures a lesson many of us only learn after years of chasing control instead of cultivating inner stability. Thank you for this thoughtful piece.
You’re very welcome, Ying. It’s really helpful to hear that this line resonates, as my upcoming book is all about how to stop abandoning yourself when life gets hard.
Thank you, Scott. That message really resonated with me. After spending more than two decades in corporate leadership, I realized many of us become very good at managing everything around us while quietly losing touch with ourselves. I’m looking forward to reading your book and seeing how you explore that idea in greater depth.
Taking time to support and know ourself
indeed, Penny. None of us can give from an empty cup.
Scott is a marvel. He sees stoicism as a welcoming philosophy, not a secret handshake for the hoity-toity. Somewhere, Marcus A is smiling!
This is the very most high praise. I can imagine, Tom. Thank you!
“You don’t need a tighter grip on the world. You need to stop letting go of yourself.” That line stayed with me. It captures a lesson many of us only learn after years of chasing control instead of cultivating inner stability. Thank you for this thoughtful piece.
You’re very welcome, Ying. It’s really helpful to hear that this line resonates, as my upcoming book is all about how to stop abandoning yourself when life gets hard.
Thank you, Scott. That message really resonated with me. After spending more than two decades in corporate leadership, I realized many of us become very good at managing everything around us while quietly losing touch with ourselves. I’m looking forward to reading your book and seeing how you explore that idea in greater depth.
So true, Ying.
FWIW, you can preview the book now. Link is in the article!