The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks

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Is This Worth Your Peace of Mind? A Stoic Guide to Anger

Is This Worth Your Peace of Mind? A Stoic Guide to Anger22 Sept1 h 05 min

Anger can feel like strength, clarity or self-respect. But once it gathers momentum, it narrows your choices and makes you pay for the first reaction twice. In this full live masterclass, I explore Seneca's three warnings about anger: it makes us a slave, accelerates quickly and spreads between people. I share the question that has helped me interrupt it: "Is this worth sacrificing my peace of mind over?" We also work through practical Stoic tools including premeditatio malorum, journalling,...