It’s All In How You See It | Judge Yourself Not Others

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Nov 13, 2023

Dive into the intriguing world of interpretation, where even the same text can yield vastly different meanings. This discussion explores how our perspectives shape understanding, highlighting the importance of self-reflection over judgment. Emphasizing humility, it encourages listeners to focus on personal growth rather than critiquing others. Learn why the insights drawn from Stoic philosophy can guide us toward better self-awareness and improvement, making it clear that the journey within is just as vital as the journey through life.

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Subjectivity of Philosophy

Philosophical interpretations are subjective, reflecting individual perspectives and needs.
Truth can be found even in differing interpretations.

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ADVICE

Focus on Self-Improvement

Focus on self-improvement, not criticizing others.
Use philosophy as a tool for self-correction, not a weapon.

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Journaling for Self-Improvement

Journal about your own faults instead of others' problems.
Focus on your own healing.

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Epictetus' Discourses

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Epictetus

Epictetus' Discourses, compiled by his student Arrian, represent a cornerstone of Stoic philosophy. These teachings emphasize inner freedom, focusing on what we can control—our thoughts and actions—rather than external events. Epictetus's practical approach to living a virtuous life resonates with readers seeking guidance on managing emotions and navigating life's challenges. His emphasis on self-awareness and acceptance of what is beyond our control offers a path to inner peace and resilience. The Discourses remain a valuable resource for understanding and applying Stoic principles in daily life.

Seneca's Letters

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Seneca

Seneca's 'Letters from a Stoic' is a collection of personal letters offering philosophical guidance and reflections on life. Written to his friend Lucilius, these letters cover a wide range of topics, including virtue, happiness, death, and the importance of living in accordance with nature. Seneca's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex philosophical ideas understandable to a wider audience. The letters provide practical advice and encouragement for navigating life's challenges and cultivating inner peace. Their enduring relevance stems from their timeless wisdom and their focus on personal growth and self-improvement.

Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

Meditations is a series of private writings composed by Marcus Aurelius, one of Rome's greatest emperors, as he struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Written between 170 and 180 CE while on military campaigns, this work combines Stoic philosophy with personal observations on leadership, duty, mortality, and human nature. Through twelve books of intimate thoughts never intended for publication, Marcus Aurelius explores themes of self-improvement, resilience in the face of adversity, and living virtuously while accepting what cannot be changed.

Courage Is Calling

Ryan Holiday

In 'Courage Is Calling', Ryan Holiday explores the virtue of courage through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders such as Florence Nightingale, Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The book breaks down the elements of fear, cowardice, bravery, and heroism, and shows how to conquer fear and practice courage in daily life. Holiday also shares personal anecdotes, including his own experiences with courage and cowardice, to emphasize the importance of choosing to act courageously despite the presence of fear.

Lives of the Stoics

The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius

Ryan Holiday

Stephen Hanselman

This book presents the fascinating lives of twenty-six ancient Stoics, from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius, organized in digestible mini-biographies. It vividly brings to life the stories of key Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Cicero, and demonstrates how their philosophies shaped their actions and legacies. The authors intertwine historical context with philosophical insights, making the book both educational and entertaining. It shows how Stoic principles can be applied to modern life, emphasizing virtues like Courage, Justice, Temperance, and Wisdom.

It’s fascinating to think of all these different translators sitting down and seeing this same bit of writing and having such wildly different interpretations. How much each one was a reflection of their time and place, how much room there was for personality, for re-creation, and re-imagination and yet also still, how the same essential truth comes through.

So it goes with philosophy and with life. Nothing, not even philosophy, is completely objective. It’s all in how you see it. It’s in what you need to see in it. It’s about what you do with it.

We happen to think that the Gregory Hays translation is the best and that’s why we worked with him to put out what we think is the absolutely best edition of Meditations. It was designed in the U.S. by Ryan Holiday and made in the U.K., and features:

Genuine leather from the best Bible manufacturer in the United Kingdom. This edition includes a gold foil-stamped leather cover, gilded-edge pages printed on premium-grade paper.
Custom illustrations to delineate each section.
Custom gold foil-stamped box to protect your copy.
In-depth biography on the life of Marcus Aurelius written by Ryan Holiday from his book Lives Of The Stoics.

To learn more about this special edition of Meditations, visit dailystoic.com/meditations.

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