Stoic Test Strategy

Reframe problems or setback – especially unexpected setbacks – as challenges of your character. This can turn a negative situation into a positive opportunity to test yourself. It is worth the time and energy designing a plan to avoid getting upset from unexpected (and inevitable) setbacks.

Two parts of the challenge:

1. Can you plan effective workarounds ?
2. Can you avoid getting caught in negative emotions?

Grade yourself on both of these aspects

1. How well did you search for workarounds / consider options / 2nd order effect / pick the best option
2. (Much more important) How was your emotional response ?