How I Let Go of a Stranger's Vicious Comment | A Stoic's Journey

Have you ever let a stranger's comment ruin your entire day? In this story, I share how one vicious LinkedIn comment from someone I'd never met nearly hijacked my whole week—and how ancient Stoic wisdom helped me find my way back to peace. When a stranger left a harsh attack on my post, questioning my competence and character, my first instinct was to defend myself immediately. But eleven years of practicing Stoicism taught me there was another way. In this video, I walk you through the exact 36-hour journey of processing that online criticism using practical Stoic principles: The Dichotomy of Control – Learning to separate what I could control (my response) from what I couldn't (his opinion) Pausing Impressions – Creating space between the notification and my reaction to choose my response consciously The View from Above – Gaining perspective by zooming out to see my problem in the context of everything else happening in the world Memento Mori – Remembering that life is short helped me realize I was wasting precious time on a stranger's words Key moments: 0:00 When Emotions Hijack Reason 5:42 The Pause: Creating Physical Distance 8:34 The Dichotomy of Control: Sorting the Chaos 11:20 Rationality Check: Helping or Hurting? 15:19 Evening Journaling: Escaping the Imagination Trap 18:45 The View From Above: Finding Perspective 23:32 The Reality Check & The Practice 27:04 THE UNSHAKEABLE MIND: Progress, Not Perfection This isn't a story about "winning" against a troll or becoming immune to criticism. It's about learning to let go of what doesn't serve you, choosing where to direct your attention, and not giving strangers power over your inner peace. If you've ever struggled with negative comments online, harsh criticism from people who don't know you, or just feeling emotionally hijacked by social media—this story is for you. Join me on The Unshakeable Life as we explore how ancient Stoic philosophy helps us navigate modern challenges with more calm, clarity, and resilience. #Stoicism #StoicPhilosophy #EmotionalResilience #OnlineCriticism #MentalStrength #InnerPeace #SelfControl #MarcusAurelius #AncientWisdom #ModernStoicism #LetItGo #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #TheUnshakeableLife #StoicJourney