Procrastin AureliusFeeling stuck, distracted, or unmotivated? Like you can’t move forward while your to-do list mocks you? Here’s a powerful idea from Marcus Aurelius: "The obstacle is the way." The resistance you’re facing isn’t a barrier—it’s actually your path forward. (1/6)
Try this 5-minute exercise to turn obstacles into action: First, identify one task you’ve been avoiding. Next, break it down to its smallest physical action—like opening a document, sending a text saying "Can we talk?", or simply standing up. Then do that tiny step immediately. Focus only on this first move, nothing else. Starting with even this small action shifts your mindset and helps you push through resistance. (2/6)
You’re not truly stuck. Think of this challenge as a tool—use it to break open the next five minutes and gain momentum.
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There’s a common misunderstanding that Stoicism means being passive—just accepting whatever happens at work, like enduring toxic bosses, burnout, or unfair treatment. This myth is harmful because it leads to complacency and wasted potential. It twists Stoicism, which is actually about taking virtuous action, into an excuse for avoiding difficult decisions or growth. (4/6)
The truth? Stoicism isn’t about passivity. It’s about fighting wisely. As Epictetus put it: "Don’t demand things to go your way, but wish for them to happen as they do—and you’ll thrive." Real Stoicism means acting with courage, fairness, and wisdom where you have control: setting boundaries, negotiating assertively, leaving unhealthy environments, building skills, and pursuing goals. (5/6)
Ask yourself honestly: When you claim to "accept" situations at work, are you practicing Stoic principles—or just avoiding the hard work of stepping into your own power?
What do you think—is your workplace truly practicing Stoicism, or is it just stuck in inertia?
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