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Stoicism for Beginners: An Ancient Guide for Living Well

November 4, 2024 No Comments

Table of Contents

I. What is Stoicism?

Stoicism was founded in the 3rd century BC in Athens by Zeno of Citium. Coming from a wealthy merchant family in Citium, now part of Cyprus, Zeno initially pursued the family trade. However, after losing his fortune in a shipwreck near Athens, he turned to philosophy. Zeno’s journey highlights a common path to finding solace and understanding through philosophy.

Stoicism teaches logic and a unique perspective on life. It emphasizes distinguishing between what is within our control and what isn’t. Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher, summed it well:

Freedom, Happiness, Personal Development, Philosophy, Stoicism, Wealth Building

What is Stoic Investing? (And how Stoicism can make you wealthy)

August 12, 2024 No Comments

The ancient philosophy of Stoicism was founded in Athens at around 300 B.C. Stoicism has gained popularity recently because it provides a useful and practical way of viewing life. It can also be used for wealth-building, which forms the principles of Stoic investing. Being a […]

Mindfulness, Philosophy, Self-Knowledge, Writing

Why Do You Write? “Because I Must!”

January 22, 2024 No Comments

In the following excerpt from Friedrich Nietzsche’s book, The Gay Science, character A and B are in a dialogue about why character A writes. In this dialogue, A represents Nietzsche himself, and B represents a curious individual: “A: I am annoyed by and ashamed of […]

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Five Timeless Life Lessons from Seneca

December 4, 2023 No Comments

Seneca was a Stoic philosopher who lived in Ancient Rome from 4 B.C.E. to 65 C.E. While his ideas are 2000 years old, they are now more relevant than ever. In this article, I’ll share 5 life-changing lessons I’ve learned from Seneca. These ideas have […]