I’ve been practicing and studying Stoicism for a decade. Here are 22 stoic lessons I’ve learned from the greatest Stoic philosophers.
These 17 Stoic Lessons Will Make You Wise & Wealthy
Stoic & Wealthy #4: On financial independence
This is the fourth and final essay I’ve published every Thursday, leading up to the launch of my book, The Stoic Path to Wealth.
Through these four essays, we will uncover why Stoic wisdom can make you wealthy. If you missed the previous edition, read it here.
The Rich Stoic: Whether You Have Money or Not, Be Content
The other day I read a thread on the Stoicism subreddit about the relationship between money and Stoicism. The majority of the commenters didn’t buy that you could be Stoic and wealthy at the same time. Most folks don’t think the concept of a rich stoic is possible.
In short, they said that Stoicism is about living a simple and stringent life. There’s no room for the pursuit of wealth in that lifestyle.
On Inward Wealth: The Wealth of The Mind
According to the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, “the two foes of human happiness are pain and boredom.” This is where inward wealth comes in.
In today’s world, the latter is the biggest issue for us. In fact, the lives of so many people are so pain-free that boredom is the primary cause of mental pain.