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Difference of the Day #218

Modern society’s obsession with dialogue creates an illusion of need. Wisdom rarely requires validation. Epicurus understood this, urging self-reliance over appeals to the divine.

Consider corporate reliance on consultants—asking for advice on issues that could be solved through introspection is a form of outsourcing wisdom. This glorified middleman, much like in trade, adds unnecessary noise. True success comes not from imported advice, but from refining our innate instincts.

In everyday life, complexity often masquerades as necessity, with our dependence on technology highlighting a fear of self-sufficiency. We constantly seek answers that are well within our reach, blinded by artificial complexity. True strength isn't about having endless resources, but about mastering the prudent use of what we create.

Emulate nature, where simplicity yields resilience. An oak tree withstands storms through its grounded roots—not by relying on scaffolds.

Today, Make A Difference.
Andrei

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