BONUS: How Rory McIlroy Fueled His Comeback With Stoicism

Value Process Over Praise

• Praise and applause are just transient sounds with little real meaning or value.


• True fulfillment comes from loving the process itself, not external rewards.

Rory's Stoic Turn After Defeat

• Rory McIlroy turned to Stoic philosophy after a crushing defeat to reset his mindset and improve his game.


• He embraced difficulty and failure as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks.