A Sunderland fan turns to Stoicism to cope with football's emotional rollercoaster
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A Sunderland AFC fan explores Stoicism as a coping mechanism for the emotional turmoil of football fandom, particularly during transfer sagas and the upcoming European season. The author researches the ancient philosophy, finding parallels between Stoic principles and the resigned endurance of Sunderland supporters, and attempts to apply its teachings to survive the club's perpetual drama.
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bskyA Sunderland fan turns to Stoicism to cope with football's emotional rollercoasterrokerreport.sbnation.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledYou need to be more stoic!
I wasn't entirely sure what 'stoic' really meant beyond 'get a grip'.
Perhaps Sunderland fans have been Stoics all along.
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