Exactly! The problems and "upsets" that we see throughout the day are entirely dependant on our reaction to them. If we condition ourselves to be ok with a little discomfort, these first-world problems will be no problem at all. Stoics would argue the same for third world problems as well - every situation could be worse and we should take solace in that.

Fasting is a great example and something that he eludes to as well - to my knowledge he didn't have a fasting schedule, but would simply hold off on eating until he had been hungry for a few hours at times.

but when we practice "deny yourself" we find out who we really are.

Yeah it's very applicable to Steem. When the price goes down, so do our numbers, but we should recognize that the numbers could in fact be even lower or not exist at all in the first place!!

Thanks for your thoughts @mineopoly, great to hear from you!