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Responding to our environment in an emotional manner is antithetical to Stoic principles, where the need of self-reliance through rational thinking is paramount.

Yes, things will happen in life that you cannot plan for. Things will look bleak. You will be disappointed by others. You will feel like life has treated you unfairly. You will be angry, sad, and frustrated. You can even feel bouts of despair. Yet, with a Stoic resolve, you will come through troubling experiences with a sense of calmness.