7 Stoic Steps To Battle Addiction

The gist

1. Stoics separate feeling an urge from acting on it, which helps you avoid impulsive emails, texts, or social media posts you will regret.
2. If you cannot go without caffeine, your phone, or any substance, treat it as a warning sign and quit while it is still in your control.
3. Holiday says to break discipline into single days or even hours rather than committing to forever, so small wins stack into lasting change.
4. Self-command comes before leadership, as Holiday argues that if urges or substances control you, you cannot effectively lead teams or build businesses.