The philosophy of Stoicism is an important First Principle that the Stoic Optimizer philosophy relies on. You will find all the posts I have ever written about Stoicism on this page, organized by topic.
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Stoicism and Humanism are known for the importance they place on reason in the quest to navigate life and for promoting the idea that individuals have a significant role to play in their own lives and in society at large. These shared beliefs lead many philosophy novices to confuse them, but I can assure you …
As Stoicism has grown in popularity – the number of searches for the term having more than doubled in the past decade – misconceptions about the philosophy have surged. A common misinterpretation wrongly assumes that Stoics are encouraged to be indifferent: aloof in their interaction with others, emotionally detached, even callous. Yet, this could not …
Stoicism vs Daoism: two of the most influential philosophies that humanity has ever known – the former – a philosophy born in the busy markets of Athens and polished in the imperial courts of Rome – and the latter – an enchanting Eastern worldview rooted in the poetic mysticism of China’s yesteryears. Join me on a …
If you’ve ventured into the personal development space, you’ve undoubtedly heard of both Stoicism and the Law of Attraction. Perhaps they were mentioned in passing in the context of personal growth discussions, on a podcast or maybe you stumbled upon the intriguing idea of ‘Stoic affirmations’, which led you to wonder – is Stoicism compatible …
Welcome, philosophy seekers! Ever felt torn between adopting a Stoic perspective or a Cynic outlook? Or perhaps you’ve been struggling with telling them apart? Well then, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re exploring Stoicism vs Cynicism—two ancient philosophies that are remarkably applicable in the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, but that have …
In your personal development journey, you may have stumbled upon Stoicism and Existentialism – two very influential philosophies that have shaped countless lives over the centuries. Since they have a lot in common, you may be struggling to decide which one will help you uncover life’s meaning faster and more deeply. This post will compare …
