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Seneca and Epictetus emphasize that happiness and freedom are tied to controlling internal reactions, not external circumstances. When you learn to detach, fears diminish, expectations release, and you become more adaptable. You stop fighting the inevitable—change, loss, uncertainty—and instead, embrace them as opportunities for growth.
Adaptation and Growth: Embracing Change Strategically
Change is inevitable and necessary. The strategist recognizes that resisting it is futile and that true strength lies in adapting willingly. Accepting the shifting currents of life allows you to stay ahead of chaos, respond strategically rather than react impulsively, and evolve with purpose.