XV. Don't Suffer More Than Necessary
Let life run its natural course.
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“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.
What is quite unlooked for is more crushing in its effect, and unexpectedness adds to the weight of a disaster. This is a reason for ensuring that nothing ever takes us by surprise. We should project our thoughts ahead of us at every turn and have in mind every possible eventuality instead of only the usual course o…
