Desire and comparison

Desire and comparison: 35 Stoic exercises and cases on sorting what is yours from what is not.

Cases in this topic

Propositions in this topic

• FalseJealousy is justified when someone else gets what you deserved.
• TrueWealth is not owning much but desiring little.
• FalseRecognition you deserve should also come to you.
• FalseOther people's lives online show you what you are missing.
• TrueWhatever comes your way is best held with an open hand.
• FalseYou must change your circumstances to become happier.
• FalseIf your neighbor has a bigger house, you are falling behind.
• TrueEnough is a decision, not an amount.

Situations in this topic

• Not yoursA friend posts a photo of his new car.
• YoursWhether you compare yourself or return to your own goal.
• Not yoursSomeone with less experience earns more than you.
• YoursWhether you make that expensive purchase right away or wait a while.
• Not yoursYour post gets far fewer likes than expected.
• Not yoursAn old acquaintance turns out to have become very successful.
• YoursWhether you buy something to have it or because you need it.
• Not yoursEveryone around you seems to be on vacation while you are at home.