Fear and the future

Fear and the future: 38 Stoic exercises and cases on sorting what is yours from what is not.

Cases in this topic

Propositions in this topic

• FalseWorrying helps you prepare.
• TrueBrooding does not move the outcome one millimeter.
• FalseThe fear of failing points to a real danger.
• FalsePostponing a decision until you are certain it is right is wise.
• TrueWhoever lives in fear of scarcity lives as if the scarcity were already here.
• FalseYou suffer as much in reality as in your head.
• FalseYou must fight the inevitable to be strong.
• FalseFollowing the news keeps you safe.

Situations in this topic

• Not yoursYou are waiting for the result of a medical test.
• YoursWhether you brood about tomorrow or do today what is needed.
• Not yoursWhether tomorrow's conversation lands well with the other person.
• YoursWhether you take a difficult decision or keep postponing it.
• BothYou are worried about your finances.
• Not yoursThe news is full of gloomy predictions.
• YoursWhether you send the difficult email today or push it forward another week.
• Not yoursAfter sending your message the answer stays out and your head fills the silence.