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 through discipline
and maintaining high personal standards
these principles
aren't just about achieving external success
they're fundamentally 
about cultivating in a virtue
and living a life that's true to your values
when you start to lower your standards
whether in work
 relationships or personal goals
it does more than just affect 
the immediate outcomes
it impacts how you view yourself
lower standards mean
 you're not pushing yourself
to reach your full potential
this can create a cycle of under achievement
where the less you expect from yourself
the less you are likely to achieve
and the lower your confidence sinks
Seneca argued 
that our lives are the sum of our choices
and to degrade those choices
 is to degrade our lives
high standards are a reflection of
believing in one's capabilities
they drive you to challenge yourself
which in turn leads
 to personal growth and satisfaction
stoics like Marcus Aurelius
believe that the obstacle itself
is an opportunity 
to practice some virtue 
patience, courage, humility,
 resourcefulness.
by maintaining high standards
you're not just aiming 
for external achievements
you're practicing these virtues
which build a solid foundation for confidence
it's essential however
to distinguish between
 unrealistically high standards
and high achievable standards
the former can lead
 to frustration and disappointment
while the latter 
encourages growth and improvement
a stoic aims for the latter
practicing what Epictetus called 
the art of living
he suggested 
that just as a musician
 tunes their instrument
to achieve harmony 
a person must set their standards to
align with their true capabilities
 and values
thereby creating a harmonious life
in practical terms
consider what lowering
 your standards might mean
in different areas of your life
in work
it might mean accepting
 good enough in a project
where you could excel in relationships
it might mean tolerating disrespect 
or neglect
and in personal habits
it could mean skipping steps in your routine
that are designed to improve your well being
each time you lower your standards
you send yourself the message
that you don't deserve better
this is contrary to the stoic belief
in the inherent worth of each individual
instead by keeping your standards high
and aligned with your true potential
you affirm your value
you challenge yourself
 to rise to the occasion
which not only brings better outcomes
but reinforces your belief in your abilities
this doesn't mean you won't
sometimes fail to meet your standards
but even in failure
there's a valuable lesson
 in perseverance and virtue
maintaining high standards
is a crucial way to respect yourself
and your potential 
it requires discipline
and a commitment to your personal values
both key aspects of stoic philosophy
by aspiring to live up to these standards
you not only enhance 
your ability to achieve your goals
but also build a deeper
more resilient sense of self confidence
Stoicism
isn't just a philosophy 
that teaches us how to think
it also guides us on 
how to choose the company we keep
stoic wisdom underscores
the importance of 
surrounding ourselves with people
who uplift and support us
this is because the people
 we spend time with
can significantly influence our thoughts
behaviours and ultimately our character
toxic relationships
 are those that consistently
drain your energy 
disparage your contributions
or disrespect your boundaries
these relationships
 whether they are friendships
romantic partnerships
 or even professional connections
can profoundly affect
 how you see yourself
and your ability to grow
they can inject negativity into your life
and create an environment
where it's challenging
 to maintain a healthy
optimistic outlook 
this is starkly opposed to the stoic
pursuit of peace and personal virtue
Seneca once wrote
about the importance 
of choosing one's friends
carefully
 noting that we should welcome
 those who are capable of improving us
he believed that friends should 
be selected for their ethical qualities
and their ability to challenge us
to become better versions of ourselves
applying this to our own lives
it becomes clear
why maintaining toxic relationships
 is so detrimental
these relationships 
do the opposite of improving us
they pull us into a cycle of 
negativity and stagnation