The Good Life Handbook: Epictetus' Stoic Classic Enchiridion

by Chuck Chakrapani

Instead of showing dislike for what you cannot control, direct your dislike to things that are under your control but are contrary to your nature.

When you blame others for your negative feelings, you are being ignorant.

welcome whatever happens.

When you choose not to be anxious, you do it in spite of your unfulfilled expectations.

Like an accomplished actor you need to perform the role assigned to you in life skillfully.

If you stick to your principles, people who make fun of you will eventually come around and may even admire you.

Don’t defend yourself if someone speaks ill of you.

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Every situation in life comes with two handles: one by which you can carry it and the other by which you cannot.

do not tell others how to behave.

devote the rest of your life to making progress.

The game has started and waiting any further is not an option. Win or lose will be decided today. Use reason to meet every challenge.