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Mastering Willpower to Fuel Your Life’s Journey

The Wayward Stoic investigates the concept of willpower, comparing it to a finite resource that, like a muscle, must be exercised and developed.

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  • June 24, 2023
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The Wayward Stoic investigates the concept of willpower, comparing it to a finite resource that, like a muscle, must be exercised and developed. The post urges readers to view moments of exhaustion or low motivation as natural components of personal growth and endurance rather than failure.
 

Key Points: 

  1. Willpower is likened to a muscle, it must be regularly exercised, and it has finite strength, subject to moments of fatigue or reduction.
  2. Moments of decreased willpower or motivation, while difficult, should not be seen as signals to quit but recognized as a natural part of pushing one’s limits.
  3. Stoic philosophy encourages understanding negative moments as external influences, which are usually based on others’ expectations.
  4. When willpower seems depleted, it’s a sign of growth indicating that one has pushed beyond previous levels of experience. It’s important to allow oneself time to rest and recover.
  5. Willpower serves as fuel for life, hence maintaining it is crucial. Understanding that life and its experiences are under one’s control can help cultivate stronger willpower.

 

Continue reading at https://thetaoist.online/i-keep-returning-to-old-habits-how-can-i-apply-stoical-advise-to-stop-9d51a64e6be9 

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