The Stoicism topic is interesting to observe. A few years ago a few people were talking about it, possibly triggered by mentions in the book "Antifragile", then there was a wave of Stoicism on social media, in blogs, even in the App stores, and then it disappeared again, making me wonder what the next big self help thing will be. Or maybe it will stick around a bit longer? As this post appeared on the front page of HN today..
Philosopher makes bad politician.<p>Stockdale was Ross Perot's VP candidate in 1992. He acted humbly and was not cashing in his war hero background. He had hearing loss from beatings in prison, so he was portrayed as senile and he became a joke for the public.<p>Running for a position is a fight for power by seducing the public, not an discussion. He refused to use the ammo he had and fight.