Don't Suffer More Than Necessary
Let life run its natural course.
“A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary.” — Seneca
It’s prudent to think of all the bad things that can happen to us, our relationships, the business. Or the new job we’ve started.
We don’t want to get caught by surprise when life disappoints us. When a valuable item is stolen. When we get laid off from the cool job we’ve always wanted.
This practice primes us to live with confidence because we’re well prepared to adapt in case anything bad happens.
We want the peace of mind that comes from the wisdom Seneca shared with his friend Lucillus saying,
What is quite unlooked for is…