Stoic Gods

Explained by Amanda Knox on Waking Up app, referring to Irvine’s framing:

• Positing the existence of Stoic Gods, whose soul purpose is to challange you, put obstacles in your path, and set you back. You can pass their tests by remaining calm, finding a workaround or alternate plan, and not letting an unexpected obstacle overwhelm you with negative emotions.

Your job is to arrive at the point where you can say:

• “Not today Stoic Gods!”