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#400 - Internal vs External Regulation — And When Reflection Becomes a Trap
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Brandon Tumblin
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Episode 400
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Not everyone regulates themselves the same way.
Some people measure their actions by character. Others measure by consequences. In this episode, we explore the difference between internal and external regulation, why Stoics tend to be internal regulators, and why that can quietly lead to rumination and burnout if left unchecked.
We cover:
- Why not everyone thinks the way you do
- How internal regulation drives growth—and suffering
- When reflection stops being useful
- A simple Stoic method to close the rumination loop
Being internally regulated is a strength—but only if you know when to move on.