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They Might Not Support You

Name: They Might Not Support You
Uploaded: 2025-03-18T04:00:16+00:00
Duration: 27 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this brief monologue, the speaker references an Epictetus quote warning against seeking external approval, which compromises personal integrity. She…

18 Mar 2025 · 0 min

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In this brief monologue, the speaker references an Epictetus quote warning against seeking external approval, which compromises personal integrity. She argues that asking family members or close relatives for approval is essentially seeking permission, which relinquishes control over one's own life. She proposes reframing the request as seeking support rather than permission, and emphasizes the importance of being prepared to accept that some people may not provide that support.

Epictetus has this really good quote. He says, if you're ever tempted to look for outside approval, realize that you have compromised your integrity. If you need a witness, be your own. How do I get my husband or my kids, my cousin, my uncle, that person who I give all the power in my life to, how do I get them to approve of me? Realistically, what you're asking for is permission, which means that you're actually not in control of your life. And so I think a great frame for anyone who's in this spot is asking for support, not permission. And number two, being willing to accept the fact that they will not support you.