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Jul 2, 2026 12 min

How do you know when your standards have become pride?

from The Stoic Compass

When does your commitment to excellence become a way to protect your self-image instead of serve your work? Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi examine the moment standards shift from discipline into pride—and how to recognize it in yourself through the physical signals your body sends when things go wrong. You'll learn a simple practice to notice whether your standards are actually serving the work or serving your fear of being inadequate. 📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon: eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF 📬 Subscribe to The Daily Practice newsletter: https://thedailypractice33.substack.com

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