stoic philosophy at work

In the beginning of the year, I started reading Ryan Holiday’s “the daily stoic”. Stoic principles sound so peachy when we’re reading but when it’s time to practice what we have read, it’s a battle.

Keeping your head while everyone is losing theirs, recognizing what is in your control and choosing your reaction. That is some tough life skill people.

But as most worthy things are putting in the work; letting go of anguish, anger and not going for revenge, taking a hold of your emotions; restraint, it all pays off eventually.

I was tested yesterday. I booked an appointment for a meeting only to get there and have to wait in line for hours. The fact that the people surrounding me were whiny didn’t help my own desire to grumble.

I confess I gave in a little. I had rushed my breakfast just to be there on time after all.

I succeeded in the end though. I took control of what was in my power; use this waiting period for something productive or grumble and get angrier and angrier. I chose option one. And made use of the time the same way I’d have used it if my day had gone as I’d planned anyway. Reading.

Ebooks are a savior, people! I would recommend trying stoic philosophy in your life one day. It helps with the life.

May peace be with you.

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