Category: Stoicism
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The book “Discipline is Destiny” by Ryan Holiday emphasizes the importance of discipline, time management, simplicity, emotional control, and helping others.
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“Right Thing, Right Now” by Ryan Holiday is a stoicism-based self-improvement book focusing on justice, integrity, and kindness, emphasizing doing the right thing at all times.
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12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson is a book that provides lessons on how to be a better person and live a more fulfilling life. Jordan Peterson has been a controversial figure in the past years for his stand on free speech. Whether you agree with Dr. Peterson’s ideas or…
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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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“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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Epictetus advises standing by wise decisions and not fearing misunderstanding. Reliability, growth mindset, and emotional control facilitate taking a stand.
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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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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 people’s views and troubles can…
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The quote from Epictetus encourages action over mere knowledge accumulation to truly embody learning.
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“The Daily Laws” by Robert Greene is a collection of powerful lessons from his works, providing valuable insights.
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