Marcus Aurelius’ 10 Rules for Dealing with People
Stoicism is not only a rational, but also a social philosophy. Marcus Aurelius often viewed the whole of human mankind as a single organism. Not only as a large human family, in which we’re all brothers and sister, uncles and aunts, but as a single living being, in which we all play an important role. Such […]
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Musonius Rufus: Why Practice Beats Theory
Stoic teacher Musonius Rufus thought practice to be more effective than theory. In support of his own opinion, he asked the following:“Suppose there are two men, one of whom has sailed many times and has already piloted many boats, and the other of who has sailed few times and has never been a pilot. Suppose […]
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The Easiest Way to Explain Stoicism: The Stoic Happiness Triangle
Stoicism is popular. And its community seems to grow every day. But Stoic philosophy is also complex and it’s immensely challenging to explain it in simple terms. The original texts from the Stoic philosophers consist of lecture notes, personal letters, and diary entries. They don’t offer a clear-cut explanation of the philosophy like one out of a […]
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“The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness”—Order Now
I’m delighted to announce, that after a long and arduous journey, The Little Book of Stoicism is finally out! Nothing changed my life as favorably as Stoic philosophy, and this is the book I wish existed when I started my journey. I honestly believe it’s the most practical and beginner-friendly book on Stoicism on the market. Not […]
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As Long as You Live and While You Can, Become Good Now
“Don’t behave as if you are destined to live forever. What’s fated hangs over you. As long as you live and while you can, become good now.” – MARCUS AURELIUSWhat are you reading this blog for? You won’t get a badge of honor or some other award for learning about Stoicism. Nobody cares what blogs you […]
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16 Rules Every Stoic Must Follow
How to be a Stoic? We all enjoy some ancient Stoic wisdom. But what does it mean to live like a modern Stoic? What principles should we live by? And how to follow their advice? As you’ll learn in the first rule, Stoic philosophy is really a matter of practice. You want to be a warrior of […]
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This 2-Minute Stoic Idea Will Forever Change Your Life
“So make a practice at once of saying to every strong impression: ‘An impression is all you are, not the source of the impression.’ Then test and assess it with your criteria, but one primarily: ask, ‘Is this something that is, or is not, in my control?’ And if it’s not one of the things […]
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Why Listening Trumps Speaking
“Let silence be your goal for the most part; say only what is necessary, and be brief about it. On the rare occasions when you’re called upon to speak, then speak, but never about banalities like gladiators, horses, sports, food and drink—common-place stuff. Above all don’t gossip about people, praising, blaming or comparing them.” – […]
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To Err Is Human, To Forgive Divine
“Whenever you take offense at someone’s wrongdoing, immediately turn to your own similar failings, such as seeing money as good, or pleasure, or a little fame—whatever form it takes. By thinking on this, you’ll quickly forget your anger, considering also what compels them—for what else could they do? Or, if you are able, remove their […]
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Why Anger Is Your Worst Enemy
“Keep this thought handy when you feel a fit of rage coming on—it isn’t manly to be enraged. Rather, gentleness and civility are more human, and therefore manlier. A real man doesn’t give way to anger and discontent, and such a person has strength, courage, and endurance—unlike the angry and complaining. The nearer a man […]
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