Imagine if they never keyed that car? Or if they never made that post the last time they argued with the Uber driver? Remember that argument you had back in high school, what if you had walked away? This isn’t to say that emotions or high-intensity moments are all bad, but rather, this article offers an alternative reaction to all actions. Regardless of your past clapbacks, you did it. You made it through another 365 days, and are now entering your second month of the new year. The resolutions have been written and spoken, the dreams continue to pound at your heart, and you are ready for the new levels that await. Let’s have a round of applause! Now allow this article to be a reminder, and new motivation in your second month of the new year.
Do you know that we can talk to the dead? It’s as simple as your campus library, an E-Reader, Barnes & Noble, or a local bookstore. They tell us that leaders are readers. It is also said that not reading is no better than illiteracy. The philosophy of Stoicism is one of the vast examples of how one can speak with and learn from the dead. Founded in ancient Greece, by Zeno of Citium and then further supported and remembered by the big three known as Marcus Aurelius, Epiticus, and Seneca the relevance and reward of Stoicism persist. Being that each of these individuals were men it must be clarified that Stoicism has no gender. Stoicism teaches one how to improve self-control, actions, and emotions. This in theory can lead us to The Good Life. Please enjoy using these tips from Stoicism to enhance your 2025 resolutions.
Understand that there will always be uncontrollables in life. We do not get to choose where we come from, we can not speed up traffic, and we deal with constant unknowns. Stoicism teaches us that we must recognize these uncontrollables and let them go. By doing so you take responsibility for your life and focus completely on things you can control.
Be patient with people. Stoicism will always call for patience. We live in a frustrating confusing world that brings many obstacles. Often, people act foolishly, lack decency, and can be selfish. With stoicism, one is reminded to have patience in every situation. It is important to be kind and understanding of others. With this philosophy, you will be encouraged to view these obstacles and improve through the challenge.
Be strict with yourself. Stoicism will direct you to give grace to others and their shortcomings, but you must hold yourself accountable. With rigorous self-accountability progress and growth will follow organically. This is where the importance of self-discipline is learned.
There is always another door. When one path stops the opportunity of countless new directions emerges. Look at a closed door as a chance to try something new. With each new path, the ability to grow, learn, and change is irrefutable.
This will be a transformative year. These core beliefs from Stoicism are an offering to aid in the pursuit of reaching the highest levels in all areas of life. Stoicism teachings will leave a person more grounded than when they began learning them. The clarity and control this philosophy has to offer should not be ignored. You deserve to have The Good Life.
