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The Dichotomy of Control 😩

2023-04-23 · Short · Ali · recording, 0:40 · watch on YouTube

Topic: Mindset, motivation and happiness · mode: Explanation and tutorial · tags: Aimed at students

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00:00:00 — The dichotomy of control for a student in a dull lecture

  • ★★ Ali explains the dichotomy of control, first espoused by the ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus: there are two types of things in life, those within our control and those outside it. — 00:00:00
  • ★★★ For a student frustrated in a dull lecture, Ali advises the dichotomy of control: the lecture topic, class size and grading system are outside your control, so focus your energy on your own effort, attitude and approach to learning. — 00:00:00

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  • refine · How do you reduce stress? — For a student frustrated in a dull lecture, Ali advises the dichotomy of control: the lecture topic, class size and grading system are outside your control, so focus your energy on your own effort, attitude and approach to learning. (00:00:00)

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Central: dichotomy of control

Also: Epictetus

Also centred on dichotomy of control: How Stoicism Made Me Happier · The History of Stoicism 📜

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