The Stoics strongly believed that we should be respectful to everyone, no matter who they are or what they’ve done.

It’s a freeing attitude: not only can we refuse to let the malevolent actions of others harm our free will, but we also always maintain the power to love, respect, and help those same people.

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The ancient Stoic teacher Epictetus said we should contemplate daily the freedom of our will: The fact that no matter what happens or what anyone else does, our thoughts and actions are our own and no one else’s.

This knowledge of what is and isn’t ours, and of what is and isn’t possible for us, allows us to focus on the things we can actually affect.

On the other hand, we are able to calmly assess the events, opinions, and circumstances that don’t land within our sphere of control and effectively say they’re fine as they are.

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"Our fellowship is very similar to an arch of stones, which would fall apart, if they did not reciprocally support each other."

— Seneca, Letters 95.53

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A step-by-step exercise showing how to mentally reframe challenging situations.

Video referenced in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__JLFw2FtEQ

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"What I will teach you is the ability to become rich as speedily as possible.. I will lead you by a shortcut to the greatest wealth... not wanting something is just as good as having it. The important thing either way is the same – freedom from worry."

—Seneca, Letters 119.1–2

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In this episode, we look at Cicero's third Stoic paradox—that all vices are equal and all virtues are equal.

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We often bemoan the restrictions that are placed on us.

Whether we feel held back by our many personal responsibilities or stifled by our work environment, we harbor a desire for more freedom.

But what actually is freedom and how do we attain it?

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As we know, Stoicism is a practical philosophy.

Theory alone does not improve the skill of being good.

Only the struggle of everyday experience improves it.

We’re interested in how we might be good, rather than merely know goodness.

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It’s obvious to say, but important nonetheless: if we’re to make progress toward a more Stoic life, we have to regularly practice the principles of the philosophy.

And if we’re to regularly practice the principles, we’ll first need to understand and remember them.

The French philosopher and historian, Pierre Hadot, wrote of the importance of keeping our philosophical principles “at hand” so that we’re able to use them in response to the events we face, as if immediately answering a question we’ve been asked.

With that in mind, I have compiled a list of 100 short tips to help you achieve the benefits of practicing Stoicism.

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In this episode, we look at Cicero's second Stoic paradox—that virtue is all that is needed for happiness.

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