# How Stoics deal with jerks, narcissists, and other difficult people | Einzelgänger

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Podcast: [Einzelgänger](https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507)
Published: 2026-09-23T04:54:32+00:00
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How Stoics deal with jerks, narcissists, and other difficult people Stoicism for Inner Strength (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerstrengthWhat can we do about loud and smelly commuters, unpleasant coworkers, or even abusive or narcissistic people we share our houses with? This video goes deeper into dealing with these and other difficult people through the lens of Stoic philosophy.Creative Commons (attributions):Roman Grand bath: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tlos_Big_Roman_bath_5496.jpg Roman bath: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roman_Bath_01.jpg Marcus Aurelius (1): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marcus_Aurelius_Ephesus_Museum.jpg Marcus Aurelius (2): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bronze_Marcus_Aurelius_Louvre.jpg Marcus Aurelius (3): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marcus_Aurelius_bust_gold_AD_161180_from_Aventicum_05.jpg Marcus Aurelius (4): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marcus_Aurelius_(32393792365).jpg DSM5: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DSM5_%26_DSMIVTR.jpg Splash sound: https://freesound.org/people/darcydunes/sounds/273834/Video: When being alone is a choice... (personal journey)Support the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7y📘 Books (affiliate links):Stoicism for Inner Strength: https://amzn.to/3rZU0xL Loose: https://amzn.to/3QVfrqM Stoicism for Inner Peace: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb Unoffendable: https://amzn.to/2RJYftiMerchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: htt…

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