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Turning Obstacles Upside Down
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Last discussed Oct 16, 2026
A Stoic exercise of reframing a negative circumstance as an opportunity to practice a virtue.
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Ryan Holiday · Oct 16, 2026
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Used for: Reframing setbacks as chances to practice virtue
Praised: Every impediment can advance action in some form
"You have the power to use the Stoic exercise of turning obstacles upside down... Someone hurts you, it's a chance to practice forgiveness. Something is hard, it's a chance to get stronger. Try this line of thinking."
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