15 Lessons from the Enchiridion (Handbook) of Epictetus | Quotes & Book Summary

Few books in human history have so wisdom and charisma as Epictetus’ Enchiridion has. Every word of this book counts. This single book can provide the much-needed antidote to the frustration and discontent rampant in our society. Truly, it is the Handbook of life. I am your friendly guide Mr. Smart in your journey to explore the wisdom and life hacks of Enchiridion. Now, let us discuss the FIFTEEN lessons I have learned from Enchiridion, the Handbook of Life.

1) Focus on what is in your control
Stoicism in general and the teachings of Epictetus, in particular, are centered on this theme: Put all your energies into what you can control and show the Stoic indifference to what you cannot control. But, what is in our control and what is out of our control.
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💡 Epictetus – His life, Stoic Philosophy, Quotes & his book Discourses: https://youtu.be/mwLm2bROkLQ
💡 “The Enchiridion” by Epictetus: https://amzn.to/2Qmozau
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⛳ TIMESTAMPS ⛳

0:50 #1 Focus on what is in your control
2:23 #2 How to withstand a loss?
4:43 #3 How to fight the fear of death?
5:25 #4 Change your perception of obstacles
6:51 #5 Sweet are the uses of adversity
7:30 #6 How to achieve peace of mind?
8:44 #7 Practice Self Control and Discipline
10:55 #8 Respond Wisely
11:25 #9 Don’t try to please others
11:50 #10 Don’t outsource your peace of mind
12:58 #11 Choose your battle carefully
14:20 #12 Avoid gossip to stay focused
15:07 #13 How to conduct yourself
16:19 #14 Practice a minimalistic lifestyle
16:48 #15 How to deal with the People wielding Power?
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💡THE STOIC READING LIST

1) “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius: https://amzn.to/2Xt76i7
2) “Discourses and Selected Writings” by Epictetus: https://amzn.to/32PXL7R
3) “On the Shortness of Life” by Seneca: https://amzn.to/2ph9Q7o
4) “Letters from a Stoic” by Seneca: https://amzn.to/2JqyYzh
5) “What is Ancient Philosophy?” by Pierre Hadot: https://amzn.to/2MQ3NQ7
6) “The Inner Citadel” by Pierre Hadot: https://amzn.to/2JPb6oE
7) “Philosophy as a Way of Life” by Pierre Hadot: https://amzn.to/2p5aaWR
8) “Ego is The Enemy” by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/32MpoOW
9) “The Obstacle is The Way:” by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/2Ft9U97
10) “Daily Stoic” by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/2JrvU6d
11) “How to Be Stoic” by Massimo Pigliucci: https://amzn.to/2WfUCvo
12) “Courage Under Fire” by James Stockdale: https://amzn.to/2Ne2720
13) “Stoicism and the Art of Happiness” by Donald Robertson: https://amzn.to/2pUNHvH
14) “How to Think like a Roman Emperor” by Donald Robertson: https://amzn.to/36bfl82
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💡THE STOIC SERIES

Stoic Indifference:https://youtu.be/rDtfLELatuM
Stoic Morning Routine: https://youtu.be/50znQWy8te4
3 Stoic Rules: https://youtu.be/FBHr6g7IWYU
9 Stoic Rules of Life: https://youtu.be/iYuDUgPW3Ng
Book Review of Meditation: https://youtu.be/n7hubSnFVfk
9 Stoic lessons of Marcus Aurelius: https://youtu.be/EtEL486FEkw
8 Stoic Lessons of Marcus Aurelius: https://youtu.be/EEQM_aHiZVY
Epictetus – His life, Stoic Philosophy, Quotes: https://youtu.be/mwLm2bROkLQ
15 Lessons from the Enchiridion: https://youtu.be/cgdYW-YyoNM
Epictetus and James Stockdale: https://youtu.be/cItWK5N9WF0
9 Stoic lessons of Marcus Aurelius from Meditations: https://youtu.be/OKwgTC10Iy0
Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations – A Book Review: https://youtu.be/EEQM_aHiZVY
Marcus Aurelius on Stoicism and Anger Management: https://youtu.be/FXgztuA_hq8
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