☀️ Stoic Morning Minute: The 3-Question Test for Better Decisions

The Stoic Decision Filter: 3 Questions That Cut Through Mental Chaos

Author

Jon High
April 15, 2025

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First say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do.

Epictetus

💭 Modern Translation

That big decision keeping you up at night? You're probably starting with the wrong question. Instead of obsessing over what to do, get crystal clear on who you want to be. The right action flows naturally when your identity is defined.

⚡️ Your Move

Next time you're facing a tough choice, pause and run it through the 3-Question Test:

  1. "Who do I want to be in this situation?"

  2. "Will this choice align with that person?"

  3. "What would I advise my best friend to do?"

This quick mental filter cuts through the noise and reveals the path forward.

🤔 Today's Question

What difficult decision have you been overthinking that might become simpler if you first clarified who you want to be?

Until tomorrow,

Jon

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