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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.
The Daily Stoic • BONUS: How Rory McIlroy Fueled His Comeback With Stoicism
Gauff’s win was for everyone who has ever looked in the mirror and felt that they are going backwards, not forwards; that what carried them to some early success isn’t working anymore; that playing a long game, falling behind in the beginning, can make all the difference to coming out ahead.
It was also a win for everyone who has ever fought hard to
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