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Monday, May 28, 2018

Stoicism and Stockdale for Memorial Day


It is perhaps appropriate on Memorial Day to offer two short talks given by Admiral James B. Stockdale, on how Stoicism related to his experiences in the military. They are well worth the read.

The Stoic Warrior's Triad:

https://www.usna.edu/Ethics/_files/documents/stoicism1.pdf

Master of My Fate:

https://www.usna.edu/Ethics/_files/documents/Stoicism2.pdf

There are also copies to read on stoicbrevairy.blogspot.com

Image: James B. Stockdale was a POW in North Vietnam, from 1965-1973


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