Stoicism is unlike any other philosophy in the world, learn how to stop caring about what others think of you from this ancient philosophy. 

Almost 2000 years have passed since its origin, its teachings still remain relevant in today’s contemporary world and they continue to astonish us with their timeless wisdom.  

Stoicism teaches us how to pursue our self-improvement through virtues such as: wisdom, courage, justice and temperance.  The stuff we frequently chase in life reveal to be rather petty and insignificant in the grand scheme of things. 

We must define our happiness not by what we own or achieve and certainly not by what others see us as, but by how we think, how we view ourselves, and how we live our own life through our virtues.  

We should strive in an acceptance and indifference towards everything that happens and instead, focus our attention on controlling our reactions to the things that happen. Acting virtuously regardless of misfortunes life might bring us.  

Life is not a sprint. We cannot control the external world, only ourselves.

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