Romane Newsletter: May 1, 2025 *10 Stoic Secrets to Stay Strong in a Stormy World* *By Vance Romane* Imagine you’re the captain of a ship in the middle of a storm. Waves crashing, winds howling—but your hand is steady on the wheel. You don’t control the storm, but you control the ship. This is the heart of Stoicism. And in today’s chaotic world, its timeless wisdom can bring calm, clarity, and resilience. Here are *10 powerful Stoic principles* that can help you stay grounded, reduce anxiety, and live with more purpose—starting today. 1. *Control What You Can, Accept What You Can’t* You can’t control other people, the past, or most events. But you *can* control your reactions. Focus on your thoughts and actions—let go of the rest. 2. *Perception is Everything* It’s not what happens—it’s what you *think* about what happens. Change your perspective, and life feels different. 3. *Adversity is an Opportunity* Tough times are training grounds. Every challenge makes you wiser, stronger, and more prepared for the next. 4. *Virtue is the Real Victory* Wealth fades. Status comes and goes. But courage, honesty, discipline, and kindness last a lifetime. Build your character—it's your best investment. 5. *Memento Mori – Remember You Will Die* This isn't morbid—it's motivating. Life is short. Use that truth to live intentionally and love deeply. 6. *Amor Fati – Love Your Fate* Everything happens *for* you, not *to* you. Embrace your life, even the hard parts—they shape who you are becoming. 7. *Speak Less, Do More* Let your actions speak. Save energy for things that matter. Quiet minds, steady hands. 8. *Don’t Be Ruled by Emotions* Feel everything—but don’t be a slave to your emotions. Breathe. Respond. Don’t react. 9. *Simplicity Leads to Freedom* The more you let go, the freer you feel. Peace doesn’t come from adding more—it comes from needing less. 10. *Be Indifferent to Praise or Criticism* Don’t chase approval or shrink from judgment. Stay anchored in your values. You’re not here to please everyone—you’re here to live truthfully. Want these lessons to become second nature? Listening to recordings like *Stress Control*, *Self-Empowerment*, and *Self-Esteem* can help anchor these principles deep into your subconscious. Because real change starts from within. Because peace is possible—even in the storm. Start today: vanceromane.com *Copyright 2025 M.V.P. Ltd.-Romane.* Permission is granted to reprint and share this manuscript in whole, or in part, in blogs, newsletters and other print and electronic/digital media by giving credit to the author as follows: *For more information about Vance Romane, hypnosis, seminars, or his recordings and books, please visit: **https://vanceromane.com* <https://vanceromane.com>*.* To unsubscribe visit: https://vanceromane.com/unsubscribe