Definition
An ancient Greek school of philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions, focusing on what is within one control.
Why It Matters
Stoicism provides a “psychological operating system” for high-stakes environments where emotional volatility is a liability; by internalizing the dichotomy of control, individuals can maintain clarity and high-agency-and-proactivity even in the face of total external chaos.
Core Concepts
- Dichotomy of Control: Distinguishing between things we can control and things we cannot.\n- Amor Fati: Loving one fate; accepting everything that happens.\n- Memento Mori: Remembering that you will die, bringing urgency and perspective. See Memento Mori.