The Daily Stoic

All The Stoics Were Kings | Following The Doctor’s Orders

Nov 3, 2023

Stoic philosophy is discussed through the lens of notable Stoics like Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus. The importance of self-command, embracing adversity, and taking responsibility for one's actions are highlighted. The podcast also features sponsor ads for TalkSpace, WeWork, Amazon Music, Wondery Plus, and the podcast 'How I Built This'.

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Quick takeaways

Stoicism should not be seen as a shield but an acknowledgment of universal problems and the use of resources like therapy for mental health care.

Adversity and obstacles can be seen as prescribed experiences for personal growth and improvement, and should be embraced with the attitude of a good patient or student.

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Availability of Therapy

The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of not viewing stoicism as an invincible shield, but rather acknowledging that everyone faces problems and may benefit from resources like therapy. It highlights the convenience of virtual therapy sessions offered by TalkSpace, allowing individuals to seek mental health care from home without the need to commute or arrange childcare. The episode emphasizes the significance of making mental health care easily accessible and stresses the value of taking advantage of available resources to address specific challenges.

The Importance of Seeking Help for Mental Health Care

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Introduction

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All The Stoics Were Kings

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Embracing Prescriptions and Adversity

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Choosing Your Actions

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Marcus Aurelius was a true philosopher king, but he wasn’t the first or the last amongst the Stoics. The first emperor, Octavian, studied under Athenodorus and Arius Didymus. Hadrian took classes from Epictetus and Antoninus was a kind of natural Stoic.

And in today's excerpt from The Daily Stoic, Ryan reminds us to to stop fighting against the thing and use it as a prescription, that it is unfortunate that it happen but its fortunate that it happen to me.

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