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Unflappability: Our next big goal? →


Writer

Rose Tyler

Summary

Rose explores the value of cultivating unflappability—a state of inner calm and equilibrium amidst life's inevitable frustrations and inconveniences. Drawing from Stoic philosophy and meditation practices, she proposes developing a high tolerance for life's minor disruptors as a path to greater emotional regulation. While intense emotions serve an evolutionary purpose, unchecked reactivity often proves counterproductive. Unflappability allows us to pause, reframe situations objectively, and respond from a grounded center rather than being swept away by transient feelings. This flexible, adaptable mindset represents a healthy investment in our core selves beyond the fleeting moods and impulses that often cloud our reality.

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