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Perfect stoic

Perfect stoic
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  • Someone who behaves flawlessly in every situation is an ideal, not an end. One never becomes perfect. It’s forever a work in progress.

  • See philosophy as something you can practice and make incremental progress along the way.

  • Enjoy the journey and the improvement you see in yourself, not just the outcome.

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Written by Garv · Stoic of the Day
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