Stoicism: Become Undefeatable
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Zeno, the father of Stoicism, teaches the importance of acceptance and indifference towards events beyond our control, focusing on how we react to situations rather than the events themselves. Stoicism, dating back to 300 BC, emphasizes intrinsic human value over external possessions, guiding individuals to find purpose and happiness by choosing their responses to challenging situations.
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- Stoicism, originating with Zeno in 300 BC, emphasizes acceptance and indifference to events beyond our control, focusing on how we react to events rather than the events themselves, lasting for centuries as a philosophy applicable to modern life.
- Stoicism, practiced by notable figures like Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius, promotes virtues such as wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice, guiding individuals to prioritize intrinsic human value over external circumstances, preparing mentally for adversity and finding fulfillment by focusing on controllable aspects of life.
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