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The Paradox of Stoicism - A Discussion on Dealing with Painful Emotions
2:07:09 - 2:18:46 (11:36)
The guest discusses the paradox of practicing stoicism while struggling with hurtful emotions caused by interactions on social media. It is explained that anger is a cover for pain and that acknowledging and focusing on the physical sensations of the pain can help with moving past it.
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The brain tends to shove pain outward as anger because pain is too difficult to bear.
2:07:09 - 2:10:56 (03:46)
Psychology
Summary
The brain tends to shove pain outward as anger because pain is too difficult to bear. However, using anger to cover up pain only transfers that pain onto others.
ChapterThe Paradox of Stoicism - A Discussion on Dealing with Painful Emotions
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
While stoicism is an ancient philosophy that is viewed as unsexy, Tim Ferriss discusses how author Ryan Holiday has managed to modernize it with his works such as The Obstacle Is The Way and make it more accessible to the mainstream.
2:10:56 - 2:18:46 (07:50)
Stoicism
Summary
While stoicism is an ancient philosophy that is viewed as unsexy, Tim Ferriss discusses how author Ryan Holiday has managed to modernize it with his works such as The Obstacle Is The Way and make it more accessible to the mainstream.