The Daily Stoic What A Wonderful Thing to Measure | Stoic Strategies for Becoming More Resilient
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Feb 19, 2026 They explore resilience through Stoic stories and practices. The conversation traces Epictetus' journey from slavery to philosophical teacher. It examines control versus things outside our power and how endurance sports train the mind. The talk highlights living by an inner scorecard, learning from history and books, and the dangers of ego and pride.
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Measure Life By Kindness To Jerks
- Marcus Aurelius measured a life by how many unkind people you were kind to rather than by pleasure or achievement.
- Pride in patience and tolerance prevents adding more unkindness to the world.
Epictetus: From Slave To Stoic Teacher
- Epictetus was born a slave, had his leg broken by his master, and later became a celebrated Stoic teacher.
- His life story illustrates endurance and transforming suffering into philosophical strength.
Focus On What You Can Control
- Distinguish what is up to you and what is not; make that your chief task in life as Epictetus taught.
- Use this control distinction to build resilience against external shocks and setbacks.