Epictetus vs Marcus Aurelius. One was a slave; the other was an Emperor. Both had the same philosophy.
Let’s dive into Stoic wisdom by looking at the founders of Stoic philosophy, the core teaching, and three exercises you can put into practice today. 💪
Read the article here.
00:00 Intro
00:37 Part 1 – The Stoics
03:57 Part 2 – The Core Teaching
06:32 Part 3 – Three Practices
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