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What Many People Misunderstand About The Dichotomy Of Control (Episode 142)
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In this episode of Stoic Conversations, Michael Tremblay offers a deep dive into one of Stoicism's most popular concepts: the Dichotomy of Control. Drawing from his 2021 article for the Modern Stoicism blog, Tremblay explores common misunderstandings about this principle and provides a more nuanced interpretation aligned with authentic Stoic philosophy.
Key points covered:
- Misinterpretations arising from the English word "control"
- Two common misunderstandings:Control as absolute ability to decide
Control as strong influence - A more accurate interpretation: what depends on us vs. what doesn't
- Practical applications of this refined understanding
https://modernstoicism.com/what-many-people-misunderstand-about-the-stoic-dichotomy-of-control-by-michael-tremblay/
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In this episode of Stoic Conversations, Michael Tremblay offers a deep dive into one of Stoicism's most popular concepts: the Dichotomy of Control. Drawing from his 2021 article for the Modern Stoicism blog, Tremblay explores common misunderstandings about this principle and provides a more nuanced interpretation aligned with authentic Stoic philosophy.
Key points covered:
- Misinterpretations arising from the English word "control"
- Two common misunderstandings:Control as absolute ability to decide
Control as strong influence - A more accurate interpretation: what depends on us vs. what doesn't
- Practical applications of this refined understanding
https://modernstoicism.com/what-many-people-misunderstand-about-the-stoic-dichotomy-of-control-by-michael-tremblay/
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Download the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/pod
If you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.
Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/
Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
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