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The Practicing Stoic

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I feel like I'm missing the point of Epictetus.

If I were to recommend a starting point now, knowing what I've learned over several years of reading philosophy, I'd recommend "The Practicing Stoic" by Farnsworth. If includes content from all the …

r/Stoicismcomment3/20/2026
How can I practice stocism?

Hello!! I started at a similar age and here are some tips I'd give you: Stoicism is not something to be practiced in isolation; read up on some literature beforehand and use the learnings to inform y…

r/Stoicismcomment3/25/2026
How to handle being obsessed with certain thoughts?

It sounds like your use of impressions is faulty in that you're locating the good outside of what's up to you. If you're new to Stoicism you'll need to familiarize yourself with the basic tenets of th…

r/Stoicismcomment3/27/2026
How did you first start working stoicism into your life?

No no! It’s a scenario that I’ve been seeing more and more of. But if you’d like a reading recommendation- I always offer “The Practicing Stoic” by Ward Farnsworth. It’s accessible and comprehensive

r/Stoicismcomment3/31/2026