STOICISM FOR DUMMIES

STOICISM FOR DUMMIES MY INTRODUCTION TO STOICISM (simplified): 1. Life is all upside, no downside. First principle -- recognize that life is all upside, no downside. This means: Let us take every event in life and transform it into our advantage! 2. Self-focused Why do we get bitter and salty in life? My theory: We self-sacrifice ourselves but when others aren't grateful as much as they 'should be', we become resentful towards them and reality. Thus, it seems the solution is to become maximally self-centered, selfish, introverted, egotistical, and vain. 3. What is the duty of a stoic? My thought: Your goal is to maximally empower yourself, then empower others along the way. ERIC