An emperor who ruled the world and cried in his diary. A millionaire who preached simplicity from a mansion. A slave whose master broke his leg — and who became one of the most influential philosophers in history.In this episode, Michael and Ruth tell the stories of the three great Stoics — Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. Three radically different lives. Three radically different circumstances. One philosophy that worked for all of them.Stoicism is not a philosophy for the privileged. It is a philosophy for humans.📚 Sources:• Marcus Aurelius — Meditations, Book 1 (the gratitude list)• Seneca — Letters to Lucilius, Letter 47.1• Epictetus — Discourses, 1.1.1-4• Arrian — Discourses of Epictetus (student notes)Follow @DailyStoicismMentality for daily Stoic wisdom.#stoicism #marcusaurelius #seneca #epictetus #meditations #philosophy #stoicphilosophy #ancientrome #romanempire #slave #emperor #wisdom #selfimprovement #stoicismmentality #practicalphilosophy #resilience #characterdevelopment #ancientwisdom #dailystoic #philosophyoflife