The Daily Stoic: Wisdom, Perseverance and the Art of Living (Problem solving)

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Problem solving

Even when obstacles happen, your mind has the power to redirect the path
Take a bird eye view when you see things or talk about people. They will be so petty in perspective
If this method don’t work, use another. Be flexible
Keep in mind when things are tough. You come from ancestors who survive the unimaginable
Don’t be a victim. Get active in your own rescue
Have the courage to decide to do things differently and to make a change.
Have the discipline and awareness that the greener side cannot be endlessly indulged either
You can be a child of the wise philosophers
Build up your life action by action, act with justice, self control and wisdom
Follow the process by doing the small things well, repeated right actions in the right order
Solve problems early
You can do it. Have the attitude that propel you onward and upward
If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Don’t make things worse with your emotions. Plan your way out
Have a trained mind that can adapt to any circumstances and solve problems. be flexible, strategic
What wins the war: discipline, fortitude, courage, clear headed, selflessness, sacrifice
What loses war: cowardice, rashness, disorganization, overconfidence, weakness, selfishness
Every event has two handles. One by which it can be carried, one by which it can’t
Listening (hearing the wisdom of the world) accomplishes more than speaking
No shame in needing help
The more you struggle with fortune, the more vulnerable you are
Be prepared and active, ready for problems, difficulties, confusing and disappointing people, ready to accept and make it work for us
Stay focused on the present. Don’t let your reflection of life crush you. Don’t fill your mind with bad things that might still happen
Calm is contagious. Take a breath and don’t worry
Be nourished by open air and deep breathing with walks
Insanity is doing the same thing but expecting a different result. Choose to learn and do things differently to be successful
Freedom, happiness are in your choices and you can have it right now
Learn what is your own affair and what is not, so you don’t need to quarrel
Be wise - manage expectations as much as possible. Rarely expect what isn’t possible in the first place. Consider both best and worst case scenarios. Think about what you wish to happen, and what realistically can happen if things were to suddenly turn
Don’t fight against habit, break the pattern and try the opposite
Seize your adversities head on and handle them well
Don’t be too hard on yourself. Forgive yourself when you slip up and don’t hold yourself to impossible standard
Don’t make excuses for yourself
The obstacle becomes the way when you let your mind be adaptable