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Epictetus

Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.

Epictetus

Success

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Epictetus is saying that challenges should be chosen carefully, focusing only on those that actually help us reach our specific goals. Struggling with something just because it is hard or risky is not useful unless it directly contributes to achieving what we want.

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