Archive - The Stoic Manual

Stoics Use This to Handle Obstacles

The Alchemy of ‘Good’ — your philosopher’s stone.

Apr 10 • Stoic Philosophy

The Antidote to Despair

You’ll have a better grasp of the harmony if you keep on going back to it.

Apr 7 • Stoic Philosophy

Suspect Yourself

Don’t let the force of the impression carry you away.

Apr 5 • Stoic Philosophy

Settle the War in Your Mind

Am I working with or against myself?

Apr 4 • Stoic Philosophy

March 2026

Catch the Need to Impress

Or fixate on that and your whole life becomes a mess.

Mar 28 • Stoic Philosophy

In Praise of Whimsy

Life isn’t that serious, but it is. It’s not a matter of life or death… though it can be sometimes.

Mar 20 • Stoic Philosophy

Protect Your Mind

Surrender the need to be anywhere else.

Mar 18 • Stoic Philosophy

You were never unlucky. What has happened is in keeping with reason.

Mar 16 • Stoic Philosophy

On Self-Imposed Limitations

Congratulations. You played yourself.

Mar 12 • Stoic Philosophy

What to Do When You're About to Lose It

Are you then relieved from feeling it?

Mar 9 • Stoic Philosophy

February 2026

Don't Postpone Your Happiness

Happiness has all that it wants.

Feb 27 • Stoic Philosophy

13 Things I've Learned at 100,000 Subscribers

Milestone appreciation.

Feb 22 • Stoic Philosophy

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