EPISODE · Jul 26, 2026 · 9 MIN
What Does It Mean to Want Something Without Needing It?
from The Stoic Compass
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi debate whether you can want something without needing it to complete you—and disagree sharply on how to get there, from immediate decision-making to years of inner work to simple clear seeing. You'll learn why the grip around what you want often signals something deeper, and why understanding that difference changes everything about how you pursue the things that matter to you. The episode ends with a practical question you can sit with today to find out who you actually are beneath what you're chasing.📖 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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Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi debate whether you can want something without needing it to complete you—and disagree sharply on how to get there, from immediate decision-making to years of inner work to simple clear seeing. You'll learn why the grip around what you want often signals something deeper, and why understanding that difference changes everything about how you pursue the things that matter to you. The episode ends with a practical question you can sit with today to find out who yo...
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