Zeno of Citium wa the man who started the philosophy of Stoicism. Rand Cardwell provides an overview of his life and legacy.
Welcome to our articles page! Here you’ll find links to our articles on Stoicism, just from a new perspective. So, presented here is a wide range of information on this fascinating, two-thousand-year-old philosophy. We think it enables the modern person to have an advantage, what we call a “mind hack,“, to achieve a fuller understanding of the world and their ability to interact with it. We don’t over-quote the ancient philosophers of Rome and Greece, like so many others do in promoting Stoic thought.
Stoicism is a way of thinking that aims to improve us as individuals, parents, and professionals by increasing our resilience, virtue, wisdom, and happiness. Some of history’s greatest leaders practiced stoicism. The Stoic school of thought had an impact on many historical figures and common people, as well. And it can still have a positive impact on people today. People just like you.
Seneca, one of the founders of this school of thought, inspired us to stop quoting others and say what we know. “How long will you be compelled by the claims of another? Take charge and stake your own claim… something posterity will carry in its notebook. ” I have taken that advice in my writing. I strive to find my own words for the quotes that the ancients left us. Hopefully, that is a way of reaching people who otherwise would shy away from Stoic teachings.
I’ve also observed that many folks don’t have the time or patience to read Meditations by Marcus Aurelius or any of the other surviving works of antiquity, for that matter. I try to break down the stoic teachings I’ve learned into bite-sized, easily digestible chunks. I recognize that there are still some people who will become curious about the historical aspects of stoicism. That is the reason for a handful of lengthy articles taking a deep dive into this subject. We want to provide a comprehensive account of the major players and influencers, the cornerstones of the philosophy, the proven methods to accelerate your own journey, and the benefits of becoming stoic.
Below are our articles on Stoicism. Hope you enjoy!
Stoics understand the importance of devotion and duty to self, family, community, and society. Rand Cardwell addresses it in this article.
Posidonius was a Middle Stoa Philosopher that heavily influenced Stoic thought.
We can have more fulfilling lives and improve the world by embracing the Stoic virtue of justice. Rand Cardwell expands on it in this post.
Cato the Younger was instrumental in popularizing Stoicism in Rome. This short article provides an account of his life and influence.
Marcus Aurelius, arguably the most influential Stoic philosopher of all time, has shaped what we consider as stoicism. Rand Cardwell provides a historical account of his life and achievements.
Greed has been the ruin of many people. Not so much for Stoics. Rand Cardwell covers how to approach it in this article.
What are some Stoic tools to enable you to live the best life you can? Rand Cardwell provides some insight in this article.
How do we face anxiety using the principles outlined in stoicism? Rand Cardwell covers this topic in this article.
What are the stoic principles that allows a person to be their best? Rand Cardwell outlines them in this article.