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Want an Unconquerable Mind? Try Stoic Philosophy

By Carrie Sheffield — 2013

Members of a brainy movement across the pond are reviving ancient stoic thought and coupling it with modern psychology to strengthen mental resilience. Their ideas hold fascinating promise for business and government leaders tackling global problems in a turbulent, post-recession slump.

Read on www.forbes.com

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The Number One Secret to Superhuman Willpower

Fasting is by far the most sophisticated willpower workout available. If you get good at fasting, you can learn to control every other aspect of your life. If you get good at fasting, you can overcome any addiction, not matter how deeply imbedded.

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Benjamin Hardy
2016
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5 Steps to Better Self-Control

These strategies make it easier to stick to your good habits.

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Gretchen Rubin
2020
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The Value of Reason in the Stoic Philosophies of Epictetus and Aurelius

According to the Stoic philosophers Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, virtue comes through a proper understanding of nature, its processes, as well as one’s place in it.

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Rocco A. Astore
2016
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Life Hacks from Marcus Aurelius: How Stoicism Can Help Us

Stepping back from emotional and physical chaos to reach a state of calm, clear-headed thinking is the bedrock of Stoicism, a philosophy famously practiced by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Learn more in this Knowledge@Wharton interview with author and psychotherapist Donald Robertson.

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Knowledge@Wharton
2019
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Stoicism in a Time of Pandemic: How Marcus Aurelius Can Help

The Meditations, by a Roman emperor who died in a plague named after him, has much to say about how to face fear, pain, anxiety and loss.

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Donald Robertson
2020
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Why Emotional Self-Control Matters

Releasing anger and frustration can actually help you regain control over a hectic day or win back productivity after feeling frazzled. But you have to do it with awareness.

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Daniel Goleman
2017
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