Loneliness is a common human experience, but Stoic philosophy offers practical ways to cope with it. Drawing on the teachings ...

Stoicism is a philosophy that emphasizes self-control, virtue and rationality as the path to a good life. The Stoic philosophy can provide any of us—and certainly business leaders—with a resilient ...

Life lesson quote by Seneca: Ancient Roman philosopher Seneca's timeless wisdom, nearly 2,000 years old, continues to resonate today. His Stoic philosophy emphasizes controlling our reactions to ...

Marcus Aurelius' reign from 161 to 180 was defined by a pandemic (which originated in the distant east and quickly overwhelmed Rome's institutions), civil unrest, interminable wars in the provinces, ...

The military has long found inspiration in ancient Stoicism. George Washington, encamped at Valley Forge, allegedly staged a play about the Stoic quasi-sage Cato. Defense Secretary James Mattis told ...

With the increasing swirl of interest around mindfulness, resilience and innovation we can’t forget that there are many who have trodden this path before us with important lessons we can borrow.

“Only virtue is lofty and exalted, nor is anything great if it is not also calm.” Thus Seneca the Younger in his essay On Anger, written in (probably) the 40’s A.D. Nearly two thousand years later, ...

Ancient philosopher Epicurus reminds us that true wealth comes not from having more, but from needing less. According to him, ...

Given the innovations of notable startups today, it may seem odd to say that their ethos is tied not to some New Age guru, but rather syncs with that of an ancient Roman philosophy. Specifically, the ...