I think this is a great point. Stoicism can be comforting and helpful in becoming mentally stronger. We may be very strong in our intelligence, but our emotiona

I think this is a great point. Stoicism can be comforting and helpful in becoming mentally stronger. We may be very strong in our intelligence, but our emotional resilience tends to be less strong, because we're not used to hardships. People who have to work hard physically may be more naturally inclined to understand how to live in a more balanced way: work hard, then relax in your off hours. Us tech folks tend to live in the same "mode" much of the time. I personally found Stoicism helpful in becoming more self-sufficient and less whiny about things that befall me. Your example of the mug is great and can be generalised: complaining helps nobody and makes you feel worse and you get "stuck" in this emotion. Instead, move on and fix or replace it. And even if it can't be replaced (maybe it was a hand-made mug by a loved one you lost), being sad about it still does not serve your well-being in any way.