Control vs. Acceptance: The Stoic Approach to Life
Stoicism places a strong emphasis on accepting what we cannot change and concentrating on what we can. We can save time and energy by letting go of things that are out of our control rather than expending them on futile endeavours. This strategy assists us in concentrating on the things we can do to improve our lives and the lives of people around us.
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