Let us explore 9 stoic rules of life along with your friendly guide Mr. Smart. He has crafted this animation especially for you based on the philosophy and rules for the life of the founders of stoicism including Zeno, Epictetus, Seneca & Marcus Aurelius. Let us begin!

When Zeno of Cyprus was shipwrecked and stranded on Athens, he wasn't expecting any good to happen.

Having lost everything and with not much else to do, Zeno wandered into a bookshop and was quickly absorbed by the teachings of Socrates. After studying with the great philosophers of his time, he decided to impart his wisdom to anyone who would care to listen.

Thus the philosophy of Stoicism was born. Zeno's teachings would quickly spread and would be adopted by both slaves and kings alike. As he would later joke: "I made a prosperous voyage when I suffered shipwreck."
But that's not where the story of Stoicism ends. Centuries later, the philosophy remains as relevant - if not more so - in modern society. These stoic principles and practices will help bring calm to the chaos we face today.
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⛳Part A - TIMESTAMPS⛳

0:56 #1 Develop an Internal Locus of Control - Epictetus
2:23 #2 Guard Your Time -  Seneca
3:40 #3 Don't Outsource Your Happiness - Marcus Aurelius
5:27 #4 Stay Focused When Confronted With Distractions - Seneca
6:37 #5 Toss Away Ego and Vanity - Epictetus
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💡Part B - TO BE CONTINUED

#6 Consolidate Your Thoughts In Writing - Seneca
#7 Stand Your Ground - Cato
#8 Imagine The Worst That Could Happen - Seneca
#9 Remember That Nothing Endures - Marcus Aurelius
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