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Nov
24
Never Sacrifice Integrity for Wealth
Chapter 24 / 53: Here the Stoic master Epictetus gives five potent arguments against the mindless pursuit of status and wealth.
3 min read
Nov
16
Stoic Evening Reflection Meditations
A resource page of guided Stoic evening reflections.
2 min read
Sep
06
The Dangers of Approval Seeking
Chapter 23/53: In this lesson, Epictetus highlights an important issue we can run into when we chase the approval of others.
2 min read
Jul
12
Stay on the Stoic Path
Enchiridion Chapter 22/53: In this lesson, Epictetus encourages us to stick on the Stoic path even when people try to knock us off.
2 min read
May
31
Keep Death In Mind
Chapter 21/53: In this article, Epictetus shares with us a very simple strategy to grow in courage, prevent misfortune, increase gratitude, and gain wisdom.
3 min read
May
17
Only Our Beliefs Can Harm Us
Chapter 20/53: Epictetus shows us how to deal with insults and triggering social situations by first revealing how we are partly to blame for our suffering.
4 min read
May
03
The Origins of The Stoic Handbook (with Sketches)
Take a look at my original sketches that were the basis for what became The Stoic Handbook.
6 min read
Apr
27
The Stoic Cheat Sheet
In this first volume of the Stoic Handbook cheat sheets, you can read the essential wisdom of the first 5 chapters from Epictetus manual, as well as listen to companion audio reflections.
7 min read
Apr
24
Never Experience Defeat Again
Chapter 19 / 53: According to Epictetus, entering into contests that you can lose is a foolish thing to do. This post explains exactly what that means.
3 min read
Apr
15
All Bad Luck is Good Luck
Chapter 18 / 53: In Chapter 18 of the Enchiridion, Epictetus explains how we ought to think about "bad luck" signs, and whether anything can be truly unlucky.
1 min read