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Often Stoicism is thought of as an ancient philosophy, with no relevance to the modern world. This is simply not true.
There are a host of successful people who have adopted stoic principles in their lives in the modern era.
So, who are these modern stoics?
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There are a host of successful people who have adopted stoic principles in their lives in the modern era.
So, who are these modern stoics?
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#1 - Michael Jordan (the
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Jordan epitomized the idea of a growth mindset. He knew failure would come in his career, but he was not scared of it. Whilst others moaned, he worked to become a winner, saying: "I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying."
)Jordan epitomized the idea of a growth mindset. He knew failure would come in his career, but he was not scared of it. Whilst others moaned, he worked to become a winner, saying: "I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying."
He, like the ancient stoics, understood that failure is part of life. He didn't fear it, but embraced it.
Jordan's achievements are certainly a testament to that mindset:
5 x NBA MVP
6 X NBA FINALS MVP
6 X NBA CHAMPIONSHIP
An icon, inspired by stoic thinking.
Jordan's achievements are certainly a testament to that mindset:
5 x NBA MVP
6 X NBA FINALS MVP
6 X NBA CHAMPIONSHIP
An icon, inspired by stoic thinking.
This idea aligns with Seneca, who famously noted that "Fate leads the willing, and drags along the reluctant."
Like all successful people, Jordan took action every day to better himself. He didn't care for the circumstances of his losses; he simply worked as hard as he could.
Like all successful people, Jordan took action every day to better himself. He didn't care for the circumstances of his losses; he simply worked as hard as he could.
#2 Teddy Roosevelt.
He had copies of Epictetus' Discourses always around him, even making notes in his own personal version.
Roosevelt also was a traveler in some of the most dangerous areas in America. No doubt the thought of death would have spurred him on
He had copies of Epictetus' Discourses always around him, even making notes in his own personal version.
Roosevelt also was a traveler in some of the most dangerous areas in America. No doubt the thought of death would have spurred him on
#3 Tim Ferris
Tim is an entrepreneur, investor and author, who has brought stoicism back to the forefront of entrepreneurship.
He practices negative visualization, likened to Momento Mori, to see his potential, overcome procrastination and succeed.
Tim is an entrepreneur, investor and author, who has brought stoicism back to the forefront of entrepreneurship.
He practices negative visualization, likened to Momento Mori, to see his potential, overcome procrastination and succeed.
#4 - @MySuccessTheory
A modern stoic in the Twitter sphere is none other than @MySuccessTheory - his guide 'Tactical Stoicism' is the most precise and applicable guide on Twitter. (AFF)
Check this link out for more! https://gumroad.com/l/jPawd
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A modern stoic in the Twitter sphere is none other than @MySuccessTheory - his guide 'Tactical Stoicism' is the most precise and applicable guide on Twitter. (AFF)
Check this link out for more! https://gumroad.com/l/jPawd
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