The purpose of knowledge is action. - Ryan Holiday

The only guarantee, ever, is that things will go wrong. The only thing we can use to mitigate this is anticipation. Because the only variable we control completely is ourselves.

When things go wrong, a Stoic:

1. Writes the past off as out of their control
2. Focuses on their response
3. Sees it as an opportunity to practice virtue
4. Blames themselves or no one

Attempting to destroy something out of hate or ego often ensures that it will be preserved and disseminated forever.