The Stoics believed that external events are beyond our control and that our power lies in how we respond to them. Stoicism, a philosophy born in the ancient world, is experiencing a modern-day ...

I remember vividly the evening my Dad had a stroke. I was in my university flat in Edinburgh, sitting down to a Sex and the City marathon with friends. A nearby cousin drove miles to knock on our door ...

One of Ryan Holiday’s favourite quotes from the stoics is Marcus Aurelius’ line: “Waste no more time arguing what a good man ...

The philosophy of stoicism shares a lot in common with the best teachings of modern psychology. Here’s how to know if you subscribe to its central tenets. Stoicism is often portrayed as an ancient ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Web communities have helped the ancient philosophy of Stoicism find fans in a new generation. utah778/iStock via Getty Images Plus ...

Misinterpreted stoicism often makes emotionless fools out of men—a label ironically worn as a badge of strength. Let’s explore the real story. Everyday conversations with the men in our lives ...

As the author of a book on Stoicism, I am always asked, “What’s the difference between ancient Stoicism (with a capital ‘S’) and modern stoicism?” The difference matters because people ordinarily ...

“Stoicism and Self-Help Strategies” is the topic of a University of Wyoming Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies lecture from Donald Robertson, a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, ...

The ancient Stoic philosophers don’t know it, but their chief marketing officer is an American named Ryan Holiday. He’s the self-created founder of the modern Stoicism movement, distilling the ...

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The Stoics argued that, like ants and bees, human beings are profoundly social animals. Source: PolyDot/Pixabay As the author of a book on Stoicism, I'm always asked, “What’s the difference between ...

(The Conversation) — Stoicism isn’t just a set of ideas; it’s meant to be put into practice. The ancient philosophy is finding new fans through online communities. Perhaps it’s not so surprising. The ...