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Matthias E's avatar

The only true core Stoic New Year/Day Resolution: Becoming a Sage

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Massimo Pigliucci's avatar

Glad to hear you start with reasonable standards… 😃

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Vivian Baruch's avatar

A good one to repost Massimo. Wishing you & Jen all the best for 2025.

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Massimo Pigliucci's avatar

Thanks Vivian, to you as well!

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Angela Meyer's avatar

Happy New Year to all!

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Massimo Pigliucci's avatar

And to you, Angela!

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Angela Meyer's avatar

Looking forward to the new book coming soon!

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eliza a.'s avatar

No new year's resolution. Never liked it, but let's see the good in the coming 2024

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Massimo Pigliucci's avatar

Let’s work together on it!

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Andrew Ralston's avatar

Happy new year! I hope fortuna smiles on all of us. Thank you for the great article on resolutions.

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Massimo Pigliucci's avatar

Happy new year to you as well, Andrew!

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Ed Buckner's avatar

Well, one of my 2023 resolutions is gonna be to read Figs in Winter more consistently. I mean, this dude Pigliucci is not some dry academic wonk, however many doctorates he can brandish.

Happy 2023, Massimo!

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Massimo Pigliucci's avatar

Much appreciated, my friend. Happy '23 to you and your family!

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Davide Aversa's avatar

Happy New Year, Massimo!

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Massimo Pigliucci's avatar

To you as well, Davide!

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Raffaele's avatar

The hardest purpose that I have Is to hold my ground toward arrogant and aggressive people..but It Is so difficult for me because I am a very weak Person and I am afraid to not be able to protect my family

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Massimo Pigliucci's avatar

Raffaele, I second Ed's comment. Give yourself a break and focus on doing your best, not the impossible.

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Ed Buckner's avatar

I don't think it's a sign of weakness to proceed with caution. You can hold your ground firmly and gently/nonthreateningly at the same time. You should probably quit being so hard on yourself.

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Ann Cronin's avatar

An awesome (AND persuasive!) writing! A Happy Today and a Happy New Year, Massimo and All!

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Massimo Pigliucci's avatar

To you as well!

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