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I never worry because fear and anxiety shrinks the brain and makes you stupid. If you rely on intelligence for your work why would you ever allow something to make you anxious.

>>julien+(OP)

    - "I’m anxious"
    - "Don’t be anxious"
    - …

>>julien+(OP)
Why would anyone trust their survival instincts?

They must be really dumb.

>>imtrin+Z5
It's not a secret that propagandists hijack survival instincts for psychological manipulation:

  - emotional appeal
  - us/them
  - simplifications of complex issues
  - repetition and consistency
  - perceived threads

Don't let your primitive instincts take over

>>speedg+35
> What is stoicism

>>julien+Mc
I agree with you, but I feel that the phrasing of your original comment allows people to pick on the worst possible interpretation of it.

>>julien+1d
I've never seen anyone successfully beat anxiety with stoicism. How does it work?

>>graphe+qo
Be mindful of where you focus your attention. Focus on what’s actionnable right now, be prepared but never anticipate nor procrastinate. Don’t worry about that which you can’t control. Be humble about what you think you control.

This is just a tribute to the stoic philosophy. I recommend reading the classics. You can start with this article.

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/stoicism/