Part I Part II Part III Part IV Part V Part VI Meditations How to Be a Stoic How to Think Like a Roman Emperor Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic If you have anger issues, this one is a great tool (h/t mindyourbusiness) This week’s book: Discourses and Selected...
That we ought not to yearn for the things which are not under our control Part VI
Part I Part II Part III Part IV Meditations How to Be a Stoic How to Think Like a Roman Emperor Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic If you have anger issues, this one is a great tool (h/t mindyourbusiness) This week’s book: Discourses and Selected Writings...
How to not feel anxious about what we don’t control.
How a Stoic should argue.
What is the beginning of philosophy?
Being a man and all the different roles that requires.
How to use the things we can’t control like an athlete uses a ball.
Cheating on your spouse is definitely not living in accordance with nature.
When to be confident?
When to be cautious?
Can you be both at once?
That we ought not to be angry with men; and what are the little things and the great among men?
How to see reality and not fall for twisted definitions and false equivalencies.
Stoicism is simple, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
Using difficulties to grow stronger.
For those who would be admired, and those who would follow Epicurus.
How ought we to bear ourselves toward tyrants? A good question as we are surrounded by them at all levels.
I wasn’t feeling Stoic at all for a few days.
I hate thieves, and might have the wrong attitude towards them.
If your natural reaction is cowardice, is being a coward natural and correct?
Does following your own desires lead to contentment?
How can you argue with a stone?
Or someone that has allowed their thinking to petrify?
While any progress is good, true progress has more permanence.
Are we descended from God? If so why are so many of us simple beasts?
How much is your dignity and character worth?
Epictetus giving an introductory level lesson in control.