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Embrace a Stoic Mindset: Epictetus' Powerful Teachings

Episode 123: Embrace a Stoic Mindset: Epictetus' Powerful Teachings

Explore the transformative power of Stoicism with key principles from Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. Learn how to achieve inner peace and remain composed under pressure.


This episode delves into the dichotomy of control, helping you navigate life's challenges with a Stoic mindset. Discover methods to cultivate tranquility and a growth-oriented outlook.


Get insights into important Stoic practices and teachings from renowned philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca.


Key Moments

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 01:21 - LISTEN TWICE AS MUCH AS YOU SPEAK.
  • 02:32 - DON'T ALLOW THE COMMENTS AND ATTITUDES OF OTHERS CONTROL YOUR LIFE.
  • 03:50 - BE READY TO ACCEPT THE WORST.
  • 05:12 - DON'T BE AFRAID OF FAILING BECAUSE IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROGRESS.
  • 06:34 - KEEP IT SIMPLE.
  • 07:55 - PRACTICE HUMILITY INTO YOUR LIFE.
  • 09:15 - BE AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF FORTUNE.
  • 10:39 - DO NOT CLING TO A SINGLE HOPE.
  • 11:35 - ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR MORTALITY.
  • 12:50 - A CONTENT SPIRIT IS TRUE WEALTH.
  • 13:53 - GUILT IS A TRAP
  • 14:56 - MAKE FRIENDS WITH WINNERS.
  • 16:06 - YOUR REACTIONS DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE.
  • 17:12 - FULFILL YOUR DUTY
  • 18:10 - IGNORE THOSE WHO HATE YOU
  • 19:07 - FRIENDSHIP IS ABOVE WEALTH
  • 20:01 - ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE GOOD IN THINGS
  • 20:47 - Let go of what you can’t control.
  • 21:26 - Conclusion
  • 21:44 - More Stoic Wisdom

Music Credit: Music by Whitesand - Reflections. Visit Whitesand Composer.

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Timeline

00:00:Intro

01:21:LISTEN TWICE AS MUCH AS YOU SPEAK.

02:32:DON'T ALLOW THE COMMENTS AND ATTITUDES OF OTHERS CONTROL YOUR LIFE.

03:50:BE READY TO ACCEPT THE WORST.

05:12:DON'T BE AFRAID OF FAILING BECAUSE IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROGRESS.

06:34:KEEP IT SIMPLE.

07:55:PRACTICE HUMILITY INTO YOUR LIFE.

09:15:BE AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF FORTUNE.

10:39:DO NOT CLING TO A SINGLE HOPE.

11:35:ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR MORTALITY.

12:50:A CONTENT SPIRIT IS TRUE WEALTH.

13:53:GUILT IS A TRAP

14:56:MAKE FRIENDS WITH WINNERS.

16:06:YOUR REACTIONS DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE.

17:12:FULFILL YOUR DUTY

18:10:IGNORE THOSE WHO HATE YOU

19:07:FRIENDSHIP IS ABOVE WEALTH

20:01:ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE GOOD IN THINGS

20:47:Let go of what you can’t control.

21:26:Conclusion

21:44:More Stoic Wisdom