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What’s The Stoic Challenge by William B. Irvine about? How did the Stoics face adversity? Every one of us experiences hardship, often daily. In The Stoic Challenge, William B. Irvine argues that minimizing suffering isn’t just possible—it’s something that people have been doing since the Stoics pioneered a strategy to approach adversity as opportunity. Read below for a brief overview of The Stoic Challenge.
What is Stoicism? What did the Stoics believe in ancient Greece and Rome? Stoicism is an ancient Greek school of philosophy that was popular in both Greece and Rome. In modern times, Stoicism refers to the practice of perseverance and endurance in the face of adversity. Keep reading for an overview of Stoicism, explained by William B. Irvine.
What did the Stoics believe about adversity? How did the Stoics handle challenges in life? In general, the Stoics were pragmatists who focused on withstanding life’s challenges with resolve and resourcefulness. They believed that you should try to control only what’s within your power and let go of everything else. Keep reading to learn more about the Stoics’ beliefs.
Do you experience adversity often? Do your strategies for overcoming adversities fail? William B. Irvine says that the Stoics perceived adversity not as a setback, but as a training ground, an opportunity for growth. We’ll explain Irvine’s take on adversity—what it is, how we typically respond to it, and why those responses don’t work. Let’s look at how people typically handle adversity in life, and why it doesn’t work.
Do you know how to practice Stoicism? What is the Stoic strategy for handling adversity? According to William B. Irvine, the Stoics’ mental technique for facing adversity was simply to reframe the problem. That is, a Stoic would choose to view it as an opportunity to practice his Stoic virtues—resilience, resolve, resourcefulness, courage, and good humor. Here’s how to implement the Stoics’ strategy for overcoming adversity in daily life.
What is Stoicism’s adversity methodology? How do the Stoics handle adversity? In The Stoic Challenge, William B. Irvine explains the Stoics’ core strategy of treating adversities as tests of character. He details how to make use of two psychological phenomena to change your relationship to hardship. Let’s look at what the Stoics said about adversity.
What’s the Stoics’ take on death? How should you approach death like a Stoic? In The Stoic Challenge, William B. Irvine turns his attention to how the Stoics approached death. The Stoics actively accepted the reality of death, which made them appreciate life more. To learn more about Stoicism on death, read more.
What are the two methods of Stoic training? What do these methods prepare you for? In The Stoic Challenge, William B. Irvine discusses two methods of training you can use to practice the Stoic strategy. Both training methods help you develop resolve and resourcefulness. Continue reading if you want to practice these methods yourself to become a modern-day Stoic.
What philosophical reflections does the Bad Friends podcast make? How did Bobby Lee overcome his addiction? Podcasts are a great time to reflect on the more serious aspects of life. In an episode of Bad Friends, Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino dive into sobriety journeys, the meaning of life, and whether destiny is real. Keep reading to learn the hosts’ takes on these philosophical subjects.
What are the 4 male archetypes defined by Carl Jung? How can we use these archetypes to understand the male psyche? The 4 male archetypes commonly discussed include the King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover. Each archetype represents a part of the masculine psyche commonly found in men. Here is what each archetype represents and how they are related to each other.