Why Be Stoic? · Outliers

Why Be Stoic?

Kris made the video on stoicism and I’ve been reading some of the books in my spare time, it got my thinking to this one line/concept.

Being a leader means you’re infectious. If you show weakness, others will too. If you show strength, others will follow.

The same goes for being the captain of the ship, when you panic, others follow your lead. When you’re confident, the same happens in reverse.

Not only does your state of mind transfer to those around you, but so do your emotions.

There’s a reason why, when you leave your house in a shitty mood, you’ll also be unsociable.

Then comes professionalism and stoicism. When you become a pro in life and accept stoicism, those around you will follow your lead.

Perhaps not all, or any, will follow, but you’ve made it clear this is your decision and that is how you will be treated and that behavior/decision will be reinforced.

Becoming a pro means turning into the man of the house and getting shit done. Taking responsibility.

Those are some other reasons and logic flows for why you NEED to be stoic and professional to others, but harness anger and emotion in your work and fitness.

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