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Stoicism is a school of philosophy that originated in ancient Greece. Founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens, it has been practiced for over 2,000 years. In spite of its ancient beginnings, Stoicism ...

Stoicism is having a major field day right now online and in self-improvement circles. This classical philosophy has been blooming online as a great way of life during tough times — and they’re right.

“What if someone told you that much of the suffering in your life was simply due to the way you think about things?” This rhetorical question opens The Pocket Stoic, written by John Sellars and ...

Some people obsessively monitor presidential election polls. Others ignore any political news like an overdue bill. And a few probably wish they could just press a button and fast-forward past this ...

Stoicism was an ancient school of philosophy that taught a particular way of living. Yet, for many, Stoicism remains misunderstood. Most think of a stoic person as someone who can endure pain or ...

Last month, I had to undergo a minor medical procedure. The physician referred to me as “stoic,” something I’ve never been called before. After he said it, I realized that he was quite intuitive. I am ...

With one viral blog post, Susan Fowler began the torrent of revelations that exposed the immature, sexist culture of Silicon Valley, starting the process that led the downfall of her former boss, Uber ...

Ryan Holiday isn’t a trained philosopher, but hundreds of thousands of people turn to him for a daily dose of wisdom and insight. Holiday’s status as a college dropout makes him a “pen-and-ink ...