The Sales Stoic

“Whenever you find yourself blaming circumstances, flip your perspective, and you'll see that what has happened aligns with reason.” - Epictetus Life and sales are full of challenges. Like the hero in a story, w...Read more

“Whenever someone wrongs you, take a moment to consider what ideas of right and wrong led them to act that way. When you understand this, you'll feel empathy instead of shock or anger. You might even realize that you...Read more

“The unrestricted person, who remains in control of their choices no matter the circumstances, is free. But anyone who can be pressured, coerced, or manipulated into acting against their will is not truly free.” - Epi...Read more

“We can avoid most mistakes if we imagine someone watching us as we’re about to make a wrong choice. The mind should have someone it admires, whose example can help make its inner world more unshakeable.” - Seneca...Read more

“Don’t let your past friendships or connections drag you down. If you do, you’ll be stuck... You need to decide whether to stay the same person to keep these relationships, or to evolve into a better version of yourse...Read more

“If someone took control of your body and handed it over to a stranger, you’d be outraged. Yet you let anyone who crosses your path take over your mind, leaving it disturbed and troubled - aren't you embarrassed by th...Read more

“Heraclitus called self-deception a terrible illness and vision a deceptive sense.” - Diogenes Laërtius Heraclitus called self-deception a "terrible illness," and it’s a reminder that our senses and assumptions...Read more

“In public, avoid talking too much about your achievements or challenges. While you might enjoy sharing your stories, others may not find your experiences as interesting.” - Epictetus Avoid oversharing your achi...Read more

“When it comes to the things we work so hard for, we should ask ourselves: are they really worth it? Many aren’t useful, some are unnecessary, and others don’t hold the value we think they do.” - Seneca Not ever...Read more

“A free person lives as they choose, uncompelled, unhindered, and unlimited. Their choices flow freely, their desires are fulfilled, and they avoid what they hate.” - Epictetus True freedom isn’t about your circ...Read more