8 Stoicism Principles for Job Search Success

Incorporating Stoic principles—focusing on what you can control, accepting what you cannot—into your job search can significantly speed up hearing “You’re hired!”

Jul 09, 2025

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Stoicism is an ancient school of Hellenistic philosophy that teaches us to focus on virtue, reason, and living in harmony with our circumstances. It encourages us to concentrate on what’s within our control—our thoughts and actions—wh…

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