EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 13 MIN
When is Walking Away the Braver Choice?
from The Stoic Compass
Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi debate whether leaving something—a relationship, a job, a commitment—is an act of courage or avoidance, and they discover that the answer depends entirely on whether you're moving toward clarity or running from pain. Through their disagreement, you'll learn to distinguish between genuine discernment and the stories you tell yourself to justify your choices. By the end, you'll have one question that cuts through all the noise: are you leaving because you finally see clearly, or because you can't bear to look?📖 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 leaving something—a relationship, a job, a commitment—is an act of courage or avoidance, and they discover that the answer depends entirely on whether you're moving toward clarity or running from pain. Through their disagreement, you'll learn to distinguish between genuine discernment and the stories you tell yourself to justify your choices. By the end, you'll have one question that cuts through all the noise: are you leaving because you finally...
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