The people who want you to win
won’t compete with you to prove it.
Real support doesn’t come with conditions.
It doesn’t need to be seen.
And it doesn’t keep score.
The right people don’t feel smaller when you grow.
They feel proud.
They don’t mirror your success.
They multiply it.
They listen without judgement.
Advise without ego.
And celebrate without envy.
You’ll know who they are.
They’re the ones who see potential when you’re unsure.
Who give energy, not take it.
Who remind you who you are when you forget.
Keep those people close.
They’re rare.
And they’re worth protecting.
Not everyone deserves your help.
Stoicism isn’t about being nice.
It’s about being wise.
“Don’t feed every dog you see. Some just need strength to bite you.”
"When I was in College, there were three areas that I thought would most affect the future of humanity. That was the internet, transition to a sustainable energy economy and third was Space exploration in particular the extension of life beyond Earth"
-Elon Musk
#Quote
Pain isn’t always the problem your thoughts are.
Epictetus said it best:
"You are hurt the moment you believe yourself to be."
That’s not denying pain.
It’s about where it starts in the mind.
Most people:
Overthink a rude email for hours
Rehearse imaginary arguments
Let someone else’s bad mood ruin their day
But the Stoics taught us that nothing harms you unless you let it.
