A Timeless Guide to Living Well | Book Stoicism 101

23/09/2025 22 min Temporada 5 Episodio 3

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How can ancient philosophy help us live better today?In Stoicism 101 (2020), philosopher John Sellars introduces the timeless wisdom of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius—three great Stoic thinkers who show us how to manage emotions, face adversity, and live with calm purpose.In this video, you’ll learn: • Why happiness depends on inner character, not wealth or status • How to focus only on what is truly within your control • Seneca’s reminder that time is our most precious possession • Why anger is “a temporary madness” and how to master it • The Stoic vision of community and our duty to othersStoicism is not about withdrawing from life—it’s about engaging with it wisely and courageously. Its lessons are as practical today as they were two thousand years ago.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to LeanReads for more insightful book breakdowns!Read book summary: https://leanreads.com/bf66Watch Video: https://youtu.be/EiTapHcFOVM📖 Want to read the full book? Check out the link below to support the author.Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/45rO0iCPaper book link: https://amzn.to/4geRx7K

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