MenuForum NavigationForumMembersActivityLoginRegisterForum breadcrumbs - You are here:Stoicism ForumStoicism Discussions: New to StoicismTrichotomy of control??Post ReplyPost Reply: Trichotomy of control?? <blockquote><div class="quotetitle">Quote from <a class="profile-link highlight-default" href="https://stoicplanet.com/user/10">Ocean</a> on February 5, 2025, 1:34 pm</div><p>Hey everyone, I’m also new to Stoicism, so forgive me if I misunderstand something! I’ve been thinking about the trichotomy of control, and to me, it seems like a helpful way to break things down. I get that classical Stoicism focuses on a strict dichotomy—things we can and can’t control—but isn’t it useful to recognize that some things are partially within our control?</p> <p>For example, I can’t fully control whether I get a job after an interview, but I can prepare well and make a good impression. That’s where I thought the ‘influence’ category made sense. Wouldn’t acknowledging this middle ground help us focus on doing our best without stressing about the outcome</p></blockquote><br> Cancel F.A.Q About The Forum How To Create an account Change Your Nickname on the Forum How to change your profile picture
