The Cause - Rob Pirie Before Ryan Holiday... There Was EPICTETUS: "The Golden Sayings" Harvard Classics - HC2 Ep7
Oct 18, 2023
Epictetus, a stoic philosopher who started as a slave and influenced emperors and generals, talks about his teachings on finding happiness within oneself and taking responsibility for one's choices. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, supporting others, and the difficulty of living a stoic life. The chapter also explores exercising the mind and body to improve the quality of inputs and accepting one's lot in life.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Epictetus's Resilience
- Epictetus, a slave, studied Stoicism under Musonius Rufus.
- A story recounts his master twisting his leg until it broke, with Epictetus calmly stating, "I told you that was going to happen."
Source of Happiness
- Your happiness depends solely on you and God, not external factors.
- Take responsibility for your emotions and how you handle situations.
Maintain Discipline
- Make your desired outcome a lifestyle, not just a temporary pursuit.
- Maintain discipline and work towards it every day, like Epictetus emphasized.