Wiblin’s Checklist

Rob Wiblin of 80,000 Hours recently shared some deeply helpful advice for coping with the vicissitudes of life.  None of it would surprise Epicurus or the Stoics, but Rob’s version is more concise and accessible.  Here’s the whole thing, reprinted with his permission.

When bad things happen in life, the thoughts we have about them have a big impact on how much they harm us. Here’s a checklist of thoughts I work down to make setbacks feel less painful, which may help you too.

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