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Epictetus
Epictetus was a Greek philosopher who basically mastered the art of not stressing about things he couldn’t control.
He started life as a slave in the Roman Empire, which is about as rough a starting point as it gets. After gaining his freedom, he began teaching a philosophy that was simple but powerful: focus on what you can control, and stop wasting energy on what you can’t.
According to Epictetus, most of our frustration comes from trying to control things like other people, outcomes, and circumstances — all things that are ultimately outside our control anyway.
His solution? Control your actions, mindset, and reactions, and let the rest play out.
Not exactly the worst life advice from a guy who went from slavery to becoming one of history’s most influential philosophers.
My all-time favorite quote from Epictetus is that "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants."
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