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/11">Serenius</a> on February 6, 2025, 12:17 pm</div><p>I think the whole debate about the trichotomy vs. dichotomy of control comes down to how we <em>frame</em> situations. Instead of asking, “Is this something I control, don’t control, or influence?” it might be more useful to ask, “What <em>part</em> of this situation is fully mine to manage?”</p> <p>Take the job interview example: You don’t control the hiring decision, but you <em>do</em> control your preparation, mindset, and effort. Rather than debating an extra category of ‘influence,’ a Stoic approach might be to shift focus entirely to what’s <em>yours</em>—and let the rest go.</p> <p>It’s less about slicing control into categories and more about where we place our attention.</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
