Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
Greater freedom and tranquility come not from controlling the world around you, but from mastering your own mind and reactions to external events.
The foundation of a serene life is learning to distinguish between external events that you cannot change and the internal judgments you can shape.
Cultivating greater objectivity allows you to view circumstances without piling on destructive emotional labels, reducing misfortune's power to cause distress.
True strength is demonstrated by acting with justice and kindness toward others, regardless of their behavior or the immediate material rewards.