Why Do You Need To Impress These People Again?

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On this episode of Navigate the Day, we dive into the topic of impressing people and why it's important to focus on being a philosopher in all aspects of our lives. Drawing from the teachings of Epictetus, we learn that trying to impress others by controlling external factors beyond our control can ultimately lead to damaging our own purpose in life. Instead, we should strive to be content with ourselves and our actions, and embody the values and principles of a philosopher.

During the journal prompt, we explore why we care so much about impressing people and come to the realization that impressing ourselves should be the ultimate goal. While it's natural to want to make a good impression on those around us, we should be careful not to put up a facade that can lead to a lack of authenticity and trust. Instead, we should focus on being our own biggest fan and taking care of ourselves.

So let's all take a moment to reflect on our own lives and strive to be the best versions of ourselves. Let's be content with who we are and what we do, and embrace the philosophy of living a fulfilling life. Remember, the person we should be impressing the most is ourselves, and by doing so, we can inspire others to do the same.

Thank you for listening and joining me on my journey of self-discovery!

Mediations and Prompts influenced from The Daily Stoic Books

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