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How Stoics deal with jerks, narcissists, and other difficult people | Einzelgänger

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How Stoics deal with jerks, narcissists, and other difficult people Stoicism for Inner Strength (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerstrengthWhat can we do about loud and smelly commuters, unpleasant coworkers, or even abusive or narcissistic people we share our houses with? This video goes deeper into dealing with these and other difficult people through the lens of Stoic philosophy.Creative Commons (attributions):Roman Grand bath: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tlos_Big_Roman_bath_5496.jpg Roman bath: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roman_Bath_01.jpg Marcus Aurelius (1): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marcus_Aurelius_Ephesus_Museum.jpg Marcus Aurelius (2): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bronze_Marcus_Aurelius_Louvre.jpg Marcus Aurelius (3): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marcus_Aurelius_bust_gold_AD_161180_from_Aventicum_05.jpg Marcus Aurelius (4): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marcus_Aurelius_(32393792365).jpg DSM5: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DSM5_%26_DSMIVTR.jpg Splash sound: https://freesound.org/people/darcydunes/sounds/273834/Video: When being alone is a choice... (personal journey)Support the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7y📘 Books (affiliate links):Stoicism for Inner Strength: https://amzn.to/3rZU0xL Loose: https://amzn.to/3QVfrqM Stoicism for Inner Peace: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb Unoffendable: https://amzn.to/2RJYftiMerchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart00:00 Intro 01:50 The bath 05:56 People who stink 08:40 Two handles 11:05 Go outside 13:57 The vanity of retribution#stoicism #epictetus #toxicperson Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5star for new episodes. Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out. ----- Keywords: taoist wisdom, eastern philosophy, existentialism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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