The 7 Silent Moments That Can Transform Your Life According to Stoic Wisdom
The Stoics warned against letting pride control decisions, because ego distorts reality. It makes everything feel like a battle that must be won, when in truth, most things aren’t competitions at all.
If my words are being driven by a need to be seen as smart, superior, or victorious, then they’re not coming from a place of strength. They’re coming from insecurity. And in those moments, silence is the better choice.
6) When I am trying to control what others think of me
It’s easy to fall into the trap of over-explaining, justifying, or defending myself when I feel misunderstood.
