The Stoic Order: First Principles 11 & 12

The Stoic Order: First Principles 11 & 12
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Community Room at Starbucks · 1970 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 (19th Ave & Glendale)

Last time we met, we tried looking at ourselves from the outside, and at the 3 a.m. movies that mostly never open. This time we turn outward.

Two principles that belong together:
· 11. I will find the good in people.
· 12. I will never be overheard complaining, not even to myself.

Ever catch yourself complaining about something you can't change, to nobody but yourself? Twelve isn't about sitting on a real problem. If it can be fixed, tell whoever can fix it. It's about the tedious, unfixable pile, and how much of the day we spend there.

If you want a head start, catch three things this week that get under your skin. For each one, ask: could I change it? If not, what did complaining about it buy me? Bring your three. That's where we'll start.

What to expect (about 90 minutes)
· A few minutes to settle in.
· The two principles, and where they actually show up in an ordinary week.
· Real conversation. Disagreement welcome, respect required.
· One small thing to practice before we meet again.

Newcomers are welcome. No reading, no background, no membership needed. Curious is enough.

How to find us
· The community room inside the Starbucks at 19th Ave & Glendale. Free parking in the lot.
· Grab a coffee if you like. We're glad to support the house.
· Running late or can't find us? Message me here on Meetup.

We meet the first and third Sunday of every month.

Beau