160: Stoic Basic Training

Published: Jan. 5, 2020, 6 a.m.

Its a new year, how do we get started on the long climb toward sagehood?
Both Seneca and Epictetus have their suggestions. Renounce desires, and focus on our fear of death and poverty. Let's get started!
today's readings:
Seneca: Moral Letters #80 https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_80
Epictetus: Enchiridion 2