'Welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace.' — Epictetus

All of us are in danger of being “imperialized,” to use a phrase from one of Marcus Aurelius’ translators, Gregory Hays version. We need to stay humble, we need to fight to maintain ourselves, even as others puff us up and flatter us.

4 Stoic insights to transform your relationship w/ death:

1. Time that has passed IS dead (Seneca)
2. A short, meaningful life is greater than a long, insignificant one (Marcus Aurelius/Seneca)
3. Death is the great equalizer (Seneca)
4. Conquer grief, don’t deceive it (Seneca)

'Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.' — Seneca

5 Life Lessons From Epictetus:

1. Stop taking things personally
2. Know that you know nothing
3. Focus on what’s in your control, let go of the rest
4. Take a minute before you respond
5. Keep good company

'If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.' — Seneca

You could be good today, Marcus Aurelius says, but instead you choose tomorrow.

5 Habits That Are Killing Your Productivity:

1. You don’t wake up early (Marcus Aurelius)
2. You focus on what’s outside your control (Epictetus)
3. You don’t know how to say “no” (Seneca)
4. You’re in the wrong crowd (Marcus Aurelius)
5. You think you’ll live forever (Seneca)

“If you wish to improve, be content to appear clueless or stupid.” — Epictetus

That’s what Stoicism is all about: learning to live a good life by developing peace of mind through confidence of one’s ability to overcome adversity.

Stoic One Liners To Help You Overcome Adversity

1/ “Misfortune tests brave men.” Seneca
2/ “Excellence withers without an adversary.” Seneca
3/ “If it’s humanly possible, you can do it too.” Marcus Aurelius

“Don't procrastinate. Don't confuse. Don't wander. Don't be passive or aggressive. Don't be all about business.” ― Marcus Aurelius

5 Stoic insights from Seneca:

1. Wisdom can be found anywhere
2. Time is our most precious resource
3. Fortune is fickle (and behaves as she pleases)
4. Ruling over yourself is the greatest empire
5. Excess becomes a form of slavery

'You have power over your mind—not outside events.' — Marcus Aurelius

The time that passes, Seneca reminds us, is death. It belongs to death. You’ll never get to live that has been lived again. So why are you rushing? Why are you thinking about the future at the expense of the present? Why aren’t you showing up to the right here and right now?

11 Ways To Find Stillness In Your Life:

1. Journal
2. Take Walks
3. Stop Watching the News
4. Read Books
5. Put Your Phone Away
6. Get Rid of Stuff
7. Seek Solitude
8. Enjoy the Small Pleasures
9. Realize You Have Plenty
10. Build A Routine
11. Pace Yourself

'Learning how to live takes a whole life.' — Seneca

Seneca says, the person who has or wants the nicest furniture with gold trim, the silverware made by ancient artists, a team of butlers, and jewelry from every part of the globe. “Though he should pile up all of these,” he writes, “never will they satisfy his insatiable mind.'

11 Ways To Find Stillness In Your Life:

1. Journal
2. Take Walks 3. Stop Watching the News 4. Read Books 5. Put Your Phone Away 6. Get Rid of Stuff 7. Seek Solitude 8. Enjoy the Small Pleasures 9. Realize You Have Plenty 10. Build A Routine 11. Pace Yourself

'To love, then, is only in the power of the wise.” — Epictetus