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How to Keep a Stoic Journal for Self-Improvement
Journaling has become quite a popular practice in the general field of self-help. But don't be surprised to find that journaling is also very useful for aspiring Stoics. From becoming more disciplined to increasing general happiness in life, keeping a Stoic journal is...
The Striking Similarities Between Stoicism and Buddhism
(There are many branches of Buddhism, both as a religion and as a philosophy. In this post, we will consider Buddhism as a philosophy.) Most people would assume Stoicism and Buddhism are entirely different philosophies. After all, one was created in ancient Greece,...
A Stoic Guide on the Dichotomy of Control and Happiness
"The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control." - Epictetus The dichotomy of control is one of the most...
The Best 11 Stoicism Podcasts in 2020
In 2020, there's just about a podcast for anything, and Stoicism is no different. Podcasts can be a great way to digest information on the go; whether you're driving, exercising, cooking, or even taking a shower, you can be listening to a podcast. They can also be a...
Best Quotes From How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
For a book summary of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson, read it here. For a one page PDF summary of the book, get it here. You can also buy the book here. On Wisdom "The wise man is consistent in both his thoughts and actions." - Donald Robertson...
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor Book Summary
In "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor," Donald Robertson takes us through the life of Rome's last good emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Throughout this journey, Robertson uses Marcus Aurelius's life to demonstrate many Stoic ideas that the emperor himself believed in. As a...
How to Be Invincible in Life – A Stoic Guide on Indifference
Life is a constant struggle. Sometimes things are easy, sometimes not so much. But one thing is for sure, whether you make the most out of life is mostly dependent on how you react to tough situations. You can get upset, panic, let it break you down, or you can be...
A Stoic Guide on How to Embrace a Crisis
Would you accept a life without any difficulties and problems whatsoever? Probably not, because that life would be incredibly boring. “Without suffering and death human life cannot be complete.” – Viktor Frankl What makes life wonderful and worth living is all the ups...
What I Learned From 3 Days of Voluntary Discomfort
This Part 2 of the Voluntary Discomfort series, Part 1 explains what Voluntary Discomfort is and it's benefits. After writing the "How Voluntary Discomfort Can Change Your Life" post, I decided to do three days of voluntary discomfort myself. I wanted to see if the...