I’ve been writing about the philosophy of Stoicism since 2015. A Stoic mindset has truly changed the way I do everything.
I apply Stoicism to my happiness, work, finances, and even relationships. This Stoic mindset allowed me to leverage ancient lessons into my entire life.
The other day I was talking about this change with a friend. He asked me:
“What does the Stoic mindset really mean?”
Let me explain.
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