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The Cause - Rob Pirie

How to APPLY "The Fragments" of EPICTETUS To LIFE: Harvard Classics - HC2 Ep8

Oct 27, 2023
The podcast explores the wisdom and teachings of the stoic philosopher Epictetus through his fragments. It delves into the importance of self-mastery and ultimate freedom, as well as topics like contentment, nobility, and love in everyday life.
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Quick takeaways

  • Prioritize virtue over money for a fulfilled life.
  • A life of meaning and purpose should be prioritized over a long but unremarkable one.

Deep dives

Fragment 1: Pursuit of Virtue over Money

Living a life in pursuit of money can make it feel like life is flying by. Slow down and prioritize virtue over money for a long and fulfilled life.

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