5 Rules For Life From Epictetus #Shorts

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[thejumblies]

Epictetus:
1. Only focus on what’s in your control
2. Put every thought/ impression to the test. Don’t take anything at face or emotional value
3. Always grab things by the right handle
4. Don’t be complicit in taking offense
5. Appreciate things but don’t need them

[learninghowtolivetakesawholeli]

yessss yes yes yes i love this stoicism makes me unstoppable

[salinagrrrl]

1979 I picked up a Stoic proverb in my youth but I do not recall from who it came from. It was, "Exert your mind as you must exert your body. A strong mind & body are gifts from the GODS."

[kauffrau]

Love the Stoics - so glad you are presenting their philosophy here.

[goodnatureart]

I remember when you got started with Stoics. Way to go on your teaching. I'm Epicurean but love Epictetus's take. Simplifies a lot of drama.

[tibetchronicles]

More stories like this please . Such an inspirational man 🙏

[thechadillac]

Yes. I believe Epictetus is my favorite. He was also the first exposure I got from James Stockdale. I believe that clip you just made is about everything one needs.

[stwind]

Considering the popularity of several other Greek philosophers, I feel like Epictetus often gets overlooked.

[RobBrightBeast]

Appreciate but don't need, think that can be one of the wisest and best things to remember especially in relationships and dating

[bedazzlejuju]

This stuff needs to be pounded into my head.

[ThinkThenSpeak]

The reason I have control over certain reactions was that I reacted poorly when I was baited and pushed. Naturally consequences are what they are when other people do them. What you are talking about is conditioning. You react to person with a knife yelling I’m going to stab you. The advice isn’t universal.
I think the lesson is removing the buttons that set you off. Understanding why they do and removing them.

[jizim]

Wow 😳 I never heard of this guy before. But to start as a slave that is VERY impressive.

[n.h.moreno]

I LOVE YOUR ADVICE, RYAN!!!!
Epictetus is epictutelage!!!

[doublehelix]

Gotta disagree with other people can’t make you feel upset. There are plenty of in-your-face people, who can upset you. It is that rare person who isn’t affected by someone like that, but process it and move on.

[ricksmith]

I get the point, but if a terrorists blows up a building they will accomplish their goal of making others angry and afraid. Emotions aren’t bad, they help you stay safe.

[seanyshepfit]

Disagree with the phrasing of 4. People can make you feel things but nobody can ever make you respond a certain way. You always control your response. But I still get the point about emotional control and agree. Just think it could have been worded better

[Fht]

I don’t live my life based on anyone’s life advice, opinions and beliefs because it’s not my responsibility to live up to anyone’s
expectations

[dawnt]

When you get upset it’s not the other person’s fault, it’s yours? I can name numerous situations where it is the other persons fault.