Category: Epictetus
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Master Control: 8 Lessons From Epictetus
Epictetus’ “Discourses and Selected Writings” emphasizes using resources to solve problems, seeking personal approval, confronting fears, applying knowledge, being humble, and maintaining stillness.
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Mastering Life: 9 Lessons From Lives of the Stoics
“Lives of the Stoics” by Ryan Holiday explores stoic philosophy emphasizing endurance, self-restraint, and action over talk, offering practical wisdom.
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When to Take a Stand
Epictetus advises standing by wise decisions and not fearing misunderstanding. Reliability, growth mindset, and emotional control facilitate taking a stand.
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Make Use of What You’ve Learned
In a world of abundant knowledge tools, action trumps consumption. Create, apply, and leave a lasting legacy. Don’t just consume.
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Be Wary of Your Associations
The reason why the Jim Rohn quote “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time around” is so popular, is because it’s true. In The Art of Living by Epictetus, he has a similar quote about being wary of the individuals you associate with. “Other…
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Step Forward
The quote from Epictetus encourages action over mere knowledge accumulation to truly embody learning.
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Top 22 Lessons Learned from The Daily Stoic
The Daily Stoic is a daily devotional by Ryan Holiday that has a new piece of advice for life from the stoics everyday. Last year I read The Daily Laws by Robert Greene and in 2024 I plan to read The Daily Dad also by Ryan Holiday and The Daily…
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