Epictetus was a Greek philosopher from present-day Turkey. He was born into slavery around 55 AD and worked for a wealthy household. With permission, he learned about philosophy and came to realize ...

Key points Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher, taught focus on what you can control and accept what you cannot. After gaining his freedom from slavery, he opened his school and taught the emperor Hadrian.

The movement may be kind of new, but the ideas that underlie it are not -- as demonstrated by the ancientness of some of the aphorisms David picked this week. For this Rule Breaker Investing podcast, ...

WisdomTalks 🔍 Discover the powerful wisdom of Epictetus that can transform your mindset and enhance your stoic journey.

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...

The Stoic philosopher Epictetus warned, “If anyone tells you that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses ...

Tension: Success often rides on visibility and recognition, yet true progress demands invisibility and letting go. Noise: Social media, thought-leadership platforms, and motivational culture glamorize ...