10+ Best Articles on Stoicism
The most useful articles and videos on stoicism from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Stoicism Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on stoicism by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Videos
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What Stoicism Can Teach Us About Mental Health
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Stoicism: Turn suffering into unshakeable inner strength
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Stop doing these 5 things
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These Stoic Quotes Will Improve Your Life
We all need a little motivation from time to time. A swift kick when we’re feeling a bit uninspired.The struggle to find motivation isn’t new. Woven througho...
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How to Be a Stoic
Born nearly two thousand years before Darwin and Freud, Epictetus seems to have anticipated a way out of their prisons.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on stoicism—all under 10 minutes.
Remember to Live
How an ancient wisdom helped me piece together my fractured life.
«a command to live fully, intentionally, and humbly. Nothing in life is permanent.»
5 Ways to Be Happy According to Epictetus
In this article we will explore 5 things we can learn about achieving happiness from the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus.
«Stoicism was a tool of self-mastery and wisdom. Unlike other philosophies of that age, there was no need to partake in academic inquiry to find value and human happiness, the goal was to live according to nature, in agreement with the world design.»
‘Inject that Stoicism into my veins!’: 10 tools of ancient philosophy that improved my life
Brigid Delaney has been immersed in Stoicism since 2018 – and has had plenty of cause to use it since. Here’s a cheat sheet of what she learned
«Worrying about what other people think, or how they react, is a waste of time. Just worry about how you’ve behaved, and your own character.»
5 Stoic Habits To Eliminate Procrastination From Your Life
“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?”
How Stoicism influenced music from the French Renaissance to Pink Floyd
Stoicism can easily be misread as pessimistic because of its relentless focus on mortality and fragility. But its core message – contained in songs spanning generations – is profoundly empowering.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on stoicism.
The Ultimate Stoic Daily Routine
Learn how to structure your day to maximize your Stoic practice and develop more courage, wisdom, and compassion.
Seneca On Coping with the Shortness of Life
Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca offers timeless advice for how we can face up to the fleeting nature of existence and live our lives without fear.
«The writings of past philosophers will always be there, whenever we need them. They take nothing from us, and give to us whatever we need.»
Aristotle (and the Stoics): An Interview with John Sellars
A new book by John Sellars explores the life’s work and extraordinary legacy of the man he has provocatively called “the single most important human being ever to have lived.”
50 Very Short Rules for a Good Life From the Stoics
“When the standards have been set,” Epictetus said, “the work of philosophy is just this, to examine and uphold the standards, but the work of a truly good person is in using those standards when…
«If someone offends you, realize you are complicit in taking offense.»
$toicism, Broicism, and stoicisM — Part II: the Manosphere
Last time, I have argued that the modern Stoic movement has three internal problems, which I called $toicism, Broicism, and stoicisM. The…
Publications
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Ryan Holiday
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Philosophy Break
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Esquire
Style, Storytelling, Culture, Attitude. Est. 1933.
The Conversation
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The New Yorker
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