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451. All goods are in the mind
Goodness doesn’t come from the situation—it comes from how we respond
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
450. All goods are equal
Nothing is more honourable than what is honourable
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
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449. Things perish. Virtue is undefeated.
Don't be taken in by outward appearances
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
Prokopton essential reading 2: July
How to act when you meet the powerful
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
Stoic happiness 4: Knowing what not to fear (Courage)
Standing up for what is right, being diligent, being great-hearted and sound-hearted
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
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448. Unexamined decisions are a kind of sickness
Instead of blindly clinging to a choice, a wise person seeks understanding
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
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447. Not all decisions are sound
We should not be stubborn and cling to our poorly-made decisions
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
446. Tedium precedes excellence
The process of learning is tedious, but the results can be stunning
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
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445. Ignorance is the cause of anxiety
We should understand the source of our anxiety
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
444. Don’t assume superiority over others
It is your responsibility to make others understand
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
Prokopton essential reading 1: July
You have the power to choose
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
Stoic happiness 3: Knowing what to choose (Moderation)
Avoiding excesses, being self-controlled, organized, orderly, and modest
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Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
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