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What Stoic Philosophy Teaches About Resilience That Indians Already Know Through Dharma and Wisdom

The Dichotomy of Control, and What the Gita Said FirstEpictetus, a freed Roman slave who became one of the most quoted Stoic thinkers, built his entire teaching on one distinction: some things are in your control, and some are not. Your opinions, your impulses, your desires, yours. Everything else: not…

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Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Epictetus: "Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are..." - Inspiring life lessons on self-control, resilience, inner peace, personal responsibility, and why mastering your mind changes everything

Epictetus quote of the day challenges one of our biggest modern mistakes—trying to control what never belonged to us. Whether facing criticism, uncertainty, or everyday setbacks, this timeless Stoic insight reveals the mindset that builds resilience, reduces stress, and brings lasting inner peace.

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Best quote of the day by Epictetus: “Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of them.” A life lesson on controlling your thoughts

Ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus taught that our suffering stems not from events themselves, but from our interpretations. He emphasized that while external circumstances are often beyond our control, we can master our thoughts and reactions. This timeless wisdom, still relevant today, encourages focusing on what we can influence – our…

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Life Lesson of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: “Missing a train is only painful if you run after it. Likewise, not matching the idea of...” Powerful life lesson on success, freedom, and self-worth for young minds by the bestselling author of The Black Swan, Antifragile, and Skin in the Game

Life Lesson of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: What if the biggest source of stress is not failure but chasing someone else’s definition of success? This powerful life lesson on success, freedom, and self-worth comes from the bestselling author of The Black Swan and Antifragile. It reveals why independent…

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Stoic Quote of the Day: “The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” Why the greatest danger to human success is not poverty, failure, competition, or bad luck, but uncontrolled emotions and self-mastery — here's what Stoicism teaches to transform your life

Every success begins as a thought. Every failure does too. That is the timeless wisdom behind the Stoic quote, “The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” Most people fear poverty, failure, competition, or bad luck. Stoicism points to a greater threat: an undisciplined mind. Negative thoughts fuel…

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3 Stoic Principles for Mental Strength, Inner Peace & Focus

Stoicism is that strand of Western philosophy which was prominent during ancient Greek Hellenistic age (323 BC- 31 BC) and also one among the few that found its path to posterity and modern age. The works of three great Roman trio represent our understanding of Stoicism today, namely Lucius Annaeus…

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3 Science-Backed Ways to Stop Caring What People Think

A lot of the problems in our lives are created by the constant worrying about what other people are thinking. The truth is, we are in this world only for a limited period of time and we have just one life. If we make our decisions and reorient our directions…

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Empathy can take a toll – but 2 philosophers explain why we should see it as a strength

In an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, billionaire and Trump megadonor Elon Musk offered his thoughts about what motivates political progressives to support immigration. In his view, the culprit was empathy, which he called “the fundamental weakness of Western civilization.”

The Conversation

OPINION - The snowflake generation could do with a good dose of this philosophy

One of the oddest features of the culture right now is that the philosophy of Stoicism is a big thing. There’s a group called Modern Stoicism which runs a Stoic Week, that asks participants to live like a Stoic — and it turns out that it makes them feel good.…

Evening Standard

We can’t control what disasters a new year may bring. Stoicism can help us get up and try again

Social media can amplify our own helplessness and guilt – perhaps it’s time to return our focus from the global to the local, where we can truly make a change

The Guardian - AU

Stoicism and spirituality: A philosopher explains how more Americans' search for meaning is turning them toward the classics

Stoicism may be having a renaissance. For centuries, the ancient philosophy that originated in Greece and spread across the Roman Empire was more or less treated as extinct – with the word “stoic” hanging on as shorthand for someone unemotional. But today, with the help of the internet, it’s gaining…

The Conversation

Six ways to make your life easier and more peaceful – by using stoic principles

As the world felt increasingly chaotic, I wondered which principles I could apply – turns out there were many

The Guardian - US

Lynch: Saudis have Greg Norman to thank for their U.S. legal nightmare

Norman opens LIV’s second season with his trademark delusional enthusiasm masquerading as unstoppable momentum.

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3 reasons not to be a Stoic (but try Nietzsche instead)

For an ancient philosophy, Stoicism is doing extremely well in 2023. Quotes from the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius litter my Instagram feed; you can find expert advice from modern Stoic thinkers on leadership, relationships, and, well, just about anything.

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Talking Horses: No regrets over shock Cheltenham Festival five-day decision

Even bookmakers were less than ecstatic about the prospect of adding another meeting to the jumps season’s highlight

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CWG 2022: Neeraj Chopra and javelin's throw of the dice

For a nation always clamouring for more, Neeraj's injury is untimely reminder that rare success is sustained only by pushing the limits of endurance

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Opinion | Make a habit of caring — a pandemic reflection

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away so much, but it also rekindled human connections

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