The 8 Most Surprising Life Lessons From Stoic Philosophy
by Phil Van Treuren Stoicism isn't just some dusty old philosophy — it's also a practical toolkit for navigating modern life. When I was introduced Read More >>
You Have a Beautiful Mind. Learn to Use It the Right Way With Stoicism.
by Phil Van Treuren "You are not your body or your hairstyle, but your capacity for choosing well. If your choices are beautiful, so too Read More >>
The Art of Not Hating People: 6 Stoic Techniques to See the Best in Everyone
by Phil Van Treuren "I hate most people. There are times when I look at people and I see nothing worth liking. I want to Read More >>
A.I. Reveals What Marcus Aurelius Would Look Like Today, in Real Life
Marcus Aurelius is one of the best-known figures of the Roman Empire, thanks to his writings on Stoic philosophy and his place in history as Read More >>
Stoicism for Children: How to Teach Kids to be Stoic
Looking for some great children's books about Stoicism? Check out our Free Stoic Stories and our book series, The Fables of Eudaimonia. By Phil Van Read More >>
Natural Born Stoics: Why Some People Have Built-In Stoicism
You've probably met a few yourself: those rare and remarkable people who seem to be born with ingrained Stoicism. Here's why Natural Born Stoics are Read More >>
Three Ways to Find Purpose: What’s the Meaning of Your Life?
If you're asking the world to show you the meaning of life, then you've got it backwards. The world is asking you that question . Read More >>
The Dangers of Nostalgia: Why It’s Unhealthy to Dwell on Happy Memories
by Phil Van Treuren “True happiness is to enjoy the present . . . not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to Read More >>
Stoicism: the Perfect Philosophy for an Age of Artificial Intelligence?
Humanity is approaching a stunning transformation, and few are ready for how quickly AI will change our lives. Here's how Stoicism can help us embrace the revolution and thrive in a different world.
Every Day is a Stone
by Phil Van Treuren “All you need are these: certainty of judgment in the present moment; action for the common good in the present moment; Read More >>
A Chorus Girl’s Lament: Voices from the Old Tonopah Cemetery
by Joni Eastley Note from the Editor: This is part of a speech written by Joni Eastley, a much-loved public official and chronicler of rural Read More >>
How Stoicism Helped Me Navigate Divorce: My Obstacle to Flourishing
by Benny Voncken We Need to Talk “We need to talk.” Those famous four words we are all too familiar with. Our instant response to Read More >>
What Stoicism Teaches About Opinions & Being Happy Wherever We Are
The following is a partial transcript from Phil Van Treuren‘s recent appearance on the Via Stoica podcast. Phil Van Treuren: Stoicism has helped me realize that I don't Read More >>
Help And Harm Are Only Found Within Ourselves (Epictetus)
From The Little Book of Stoic Quotes by Phil Van Treuren Listen to the author read this: “Average people think that anything helpful or harmful Read More >>
Seneca’s Stoic Wisdom: Always Anchor Your Mind in the Present
From The Little Book of Stoic Quotes by Phil Van Treuren Listen to the author read this: “We suffer more in imagination than in reality.” Read More >>
Founder of Stoicism: We Can Choose How to Define Every Challenge
From The Little Book of Stoic Quotes by Phil Van Treuren Listen to the author read this: “I made a prosperous voyage when I suffered Read More >>
Author Phil Van Treuren on Donald Robertson’s Stoicism Books
The following is a partial transcript from Phil Van Treuren's recent appearance on the Via Stoica podcast. One Stoic writer who I think everyone listening Read More >>
Stoicism: Things Don’t Upset Us, Our Judgments Do
From The Little Book of Stoic Quotes by Phil Van Treuren Listen to the author read this: “If we limited ‘good’ and ‘bad’ to only Read More >>
They Can’t Force You to Have an Opinion: Stoic Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius
From The Little Book of Stoic Quotes by Phil Van Treuren Listen to the author read this: “We have the power to hold no opinion Read More >>
Stoicism Teaches That Hitting Your Target Isn’t the Important Part
From The Little Book of Stoic Quotes by Phil Van Treuren Listen to the author read this: “Concern yourself with the purpose of your actions, Read More >>