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Seneca - "Why Do You Postpone Yourself?" | A Conversation with Atesh Atici & William Mulligan

The Everyday Stoic

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The Journey to True Self: Stoicism and Introspection

This chapter explores the initial misconceptions surrounding stoicism, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery over societal expectations of success and material wealth. The conversation highlights the significance of introspection, personal virtue, and the role of philosophical insights from figures like Socrates in understanding one's true nature. It advocates for cultivating internal values and integrity as essential for genuine happiness, independent of external circumstances.

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