Neal's Stoics New

Question 1

According to the Stoics, the most important purpose of life is _____

Answer 1

to live in harmony with nature.

Forgive.
Give them a break.
Stay mindful, especially while driving.

Question 2

You must begin the _____ as an antidote for excusitis.

Answer 2

work

So, flash cards for teenagers.
Get going on this.
Spend less time on ETNs.
Free up time for your SMIT: mentoring teenagers.
Now is the time, Neal.

Question 3

You must stay ______ no matter what to prevent excusitis?

Answer 3

mindful

Question 4

You must attend to what ______most to prevent excusitis.

Answer 4

matters

Question 5

What is the purpose of life according to the stoics?

Answer 5

To live in harmony and agreement with the universe.

Question 6

How can you live in congruence with stoic philosophy? You must be the _____ at what you do.

Answer 6

best

Question 7

How can you practice
stoic principles right now?

Answer 7

Ask…
is what I am about to say, think or do a virtuous action?

Question 8

You increase self-discipline by being ______ and _____ in everything you say, think or do.

Answer 8

congruent
mindful

Question 9

What are four things to do to make a new habit?

Answer 9

Launch Focus Resolve Nurture

1 Launch yourself with real intent
2 Focus on the disruptor, the replacement avoidance
3 Act with resolve
4 Nurture new behavior each day

Remember: What you put energy into gets bigger!

Question 10

What is the Rotary Four Way Test?

Answer 10

Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Question 11

Where does our wellbeing lie?

Answer 11

In our Actions.

What about fate?
Outside events?
What if you do achieve everything, but no one is impressed?

What if, instead, you put all your efforts into improving your performance?

What if you were someone’s GOOD EXAMPLE?

Question 12

What do you need to overcome before you can exhibit virtues of courage and moderation?

Answer 12

You must have a fear to overcome.
You must have a desire to overcome.

Question 13

How can one exhibit courage?

Answer 13

Accept feelings of fear.
Rise above feelings of fear.
Assert your capacity for reason.

Increase your potential to reason with reading, studying, and reflecting.

Ignore the siren song of pleasure.

Question 14

When does the wise man endure pain and discomfort?

Answer 14

Only when it’s healthy for his body and more importantly if it is healthy for his character.

Question 15

How to transform unhealthy emotions into healthy emotions?

Answer 15

Use reason to challenge judgments.
Use reason to challenge beliefs.
ASK, SEEK, KNOCK
is it prudent?
is it temperate?
is it just?
is it courageous?

Question 16

What should you expect at a philosopher’s school?

Answer 16

Discomfort.
Feeling on the spot.

Like in a doctor’s office… NOT pleasure!