Chapter
Philosophies to Cope with Stress
38:29 - 44:08 (05:39)
The speaker speaks about using Western philosophy, like Stoicism, to cope with stress by reframing negative events and reminding oneself of all the worst things that are not happening. Most of our suffering comes from regret and our thoughts of the past or future.
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The speaker discusses the philosophy of Stoicism and how reframing your thoughts can help overcome stress and anxiety.
38:29 - 42:11 (03:42)
Philosophy
Summary
The speaker discusses the philosophy of Stoicism and how reframing your thoughts can help overcome stress and anxiety. He suggests thinking of all the worst things that are not happening to feel gratitude for your current situation.
ChapterPhilosophies to Cope with Stress
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PodcastThe School of Greatness
The majority of our suffering is caused by our thoughts about the past and future.
42:11 - 44:08 (01:57)
Mindfulness
Summary
The majority of our suffering is caused by our thoughts about the past and future. By being present in the moment and practicing mindfulness, we can overcome this suffering and even develop an impressive ability to handle physical pain.