Stoicism has stood the test of time, serving as the philosophical foundation for some of the greatest leaders in history, from ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius to modern U.S. Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and Bill Clinton. Discover the surprising ways that Stoic philosophy embodied by the virtues of wisdom, justice, temperance and courage can help improve your business and personal life today.
Learn how to integrate Stoic thought, principles and strategy into your family, business and community to increase happiness, deepen relationships, achieve goals and effect positive change.
In this first session of a five-part series we'll discuss Thinking About What We Can Control. Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever are not our own actions. - Epictetus
How often do you get upset by things that are out of your control? Is there any benefit to getting upset if you cannot do anything to change it? Is it a more productive use of your time and energy to focus on things that you can control? How can you put this idea into practice today? How might it help you respond to challenges today?
Resources:Stoic principle and theme overview: John Sellars, Ph.D.
Moderator: Justin Stead (YPO Gold Europe At Large)
Resource: Joe Eastin (YPO Gold Maverick-Dallas)