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Jul 7, 2023

Life is full of small and large challenges that require a calm and courageous response. The importance of personal responsibility is highlighted through a young girl's journey of creativity. Timeless lessons from literary classics, especially The Odyssey, reveal the value of deeper engagement with literature. Learning from historical figures like Napoleon and Epictetus helps us grow, focusing on moral insights over rote memorization. Lastly, exploring virtues and flaws in literature fosters personal development.

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ADVICE

Self-Reliance

Take charge of your own well-being and happiness.
You possess the tools for a fulfilling life; put them to use.

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ANECDOTE

Didion's Inspiration

Joan Didion's mother encouraged her to write when bored as a child.
This simple act sparked Didion's lifelong love for writing and literature.

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ADVICE

Moral of the Story

Focus on the moral lessons when studying classic literature.
Internalize the values and apply them to life.

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The Timeless Lessons of Literary Classics

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Letter to Menoeceus

Epicurus

Epicurus's "Letter to Menoeceus" is a concise and accessible introduction to Epicurean philosophy. Written as a letter to a young man, it outlines the core tenets of Epicureanism, focusing on pleasure as the ultimate good and the pursuit of a tranquil life. Epicurus emphasizes the importance of friendship, moderation, and freedom from fear and pain. The letter provides a clear and practical guide to living a happy and fulfilling life. It remains a significant text in the history of philosophy and continues to resonate with readers seeking wisdom and guidance.

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• Mentioned in 335 episodes

The Daily Stoic

366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

Ryan Holiday

Stephen Hanselman

This book provides 366 meditations on Stoic wisdom, featuring new translations of passages from Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and other Stoic philosophers. Each day, readers are presented with a Stoic lesson explained in modern language, along with advice on how to apply these lessons in everyday life. The book is organized temporally and thematically across the twelve months of the year, making it a daily resource for practicing Stoicism.

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• Mentioned in 87 episodes

Discourses

Epictetus

The Discourses of Epictetus are a series of informal lectures written down by his pupil Arrian around 108 AD. The philosophy of Epictetus is intensely practical, directing students to focus on their opinions, anxieties, passions, and desires to distinguish what is within their control from what is not. The teachings aim to make people free and happy by living virtuously and 'according to nature. ' The Discourses cover a wide range of topics, including friendship, illness, fear, and poverty, and how to acquire and maintain tranquility. They are set in Epictetus' classroom in Nicopolis and reflect his earnest and often humorous style of teaching.

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Moral Letters to Lucilius

Seneca

Seneca's "Moral Letters to Lucilius" is a collection of personal letters offering guidance on Stoic philosophy and practical living. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including virtue, happiness, death, and the pursuit of wisdom. Seneca's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex philosophical ideas understandable to a wider audience. The letters offer both theoretical discussions and practical advice, making them a valuable resource for those seeking self-improvement. Their enduring relevance lies in their timeless wisdom and their focus on living a meaningful life.

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The Odyssey

Homer

The Odyssey, attributed to Homer, is an ancient Greek epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. The poem explores Odysseus's encounters with various mythical creatures, divine interventions, and natural challenges. Upon his return to Ithaca, he must confront the suitors who have been vying for his wife Penelope's hand in marriage. With the help of his son Telemachus and the goddess Athena, Odysseus devises a plan to defeat the suitors and reclaim his throne. The poem is a reflection on human nature, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions, and it remains a crucial component of ancient Greek literature and Western cultural heritage.

Life may have big challenges in store for us. What’s more certain, as we talked about recently, is the ‘petty hazards of the day.’ We may find ourselves thrust in some crisis–a big political moment or some emergency that unfolds in front of us on the street. We will definitely experience traffic and obnoxious people and temptation and burnout.

It’s important we understand that whether the moment is big or small, the Stoic is supposed to respond the same way. That is to say: Calmly. Courageously. With the common good in mind.

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And in today's Daily Stoic excerpt reading, Ryan expands upon the Stoic teaching that the ultimate goal of studying is not to remember dates and facts, but to learn how to be a better human.

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