stoicism
- Apr 11
- 2 min read
i recently came across stoicism and it lowkey just put words to things i’ve already been realizing over time.
it was refreshing. like everything i’ve been learning through my own experiences and growing up just started making more sense and felt more structured.
my main virtue in life is to have strong character. not chasing money, status, or validation.
someone who does the right thing, treats people with respect, and helps others when it makes sense.
another virtue is accepting that i can’t control everything. i can’t control outcomes, other people, or situations, but i can control how i think. overthinking just pulls me out of the moment and does nothing but hurt me.
how you think is who you are and how you act.
another virtue is thinking rationally and not immediately acting upon my emotions.
as a leader, when you freak out, everyone freaks out. when you're sad, everyone's sad. you must stay calm, cool, and collected.
stay level headed and make the decision you deem is best based on logic.
to put it simply, these are my values. i’m going to keep striving to live by them.
it starts with my mindset, and everything else falls into place.
here is a list of some stoic principles i follow:
🤝 Character & How to Treat Others
Be genuine
Act with integrity even when no one is watching
Use power to help, not control
Never abuse power for ego or gain
Be kind because it’s your nature, not for reward
Help others when you can
Give without expecting anything back
Be fair and just in all situations
Treat everyone with basic respect
Don’t look down on others
🧠 Understanding People
People act based on what they believe is right
Don’t hate—understand
Be patient with others’ flaws
Correct people without ego
Forgive, but don’t tolerate repeated disrespect
⚖️ Balanced Strength
Be kind, but set boundaries
Don’t let people take advantage of you
Walk away from disrespect
Stay calm instead of reacting emotionally
Strength is staying composed, not dominating
🧭 Internal Code
Do the right thing, even if it costs you
Don’t seek validation for being good
Your character matters more than your success
Be someone others can trust
Lead by example, not force
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