Welcome to What Is Stoicism!
Hi, my name is Allan and it’s my aim to help you (and me!) apply ancient Stoic wisdom to modern life each day so that you can learn from the past (but let it go), plan for the future (but not obsess), and most importantly, live in the present.
With What Is Stoicism? I share the lessons and resources that have helped me so that they may help you too. I do this using (among other things) blog posts, exercises, podcasts, and emails.
If you’re looking for somewhere to start, you can grab my free 13-day series that features Stoic daily routine tips plus some of my best downloadable guides by dropping your email in below. 👇
Latest What Is Stoicism? blog posts:
- What Is Stoic Wisdom?
This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what the Stoic virtue of Wisdom is and how you can apply it in… Read more: What Is Stoic Wisdom? - Why Stoicism Is Not A Passive PhilosophyWe all have things we’re attached to. Think of possessions, places, pursuits, and people in your life (or other things that don’t begin with P)… Read more: Why Stoicism Is Not A Passive Philosophy
- What is Stoic Temperance?This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what the Stoic virtue of Temperance is and how you can apply it in… Read more: What is Stoic Temperance?
- The Person You Are Matters More Than The Place You Find YourselfIn the relentless pursuit of happiness, a common impulse leads us to believe that a change in surroundings will lift the burdens of our minds.… Read more: The Person You Are Matters More Than The Place You Find Yourself
- Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic EmperorThe following is a short commentary on Donald Robertson’s new book, Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor. From the book’s description: This novel biography brings Marcus… Read more: Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor
- Seneca’s Mental Remedies For AngerOne of the nice things about the morning time is that you have some distance from what lies ahead. You have a little space into… Read more: Seneca’s Mental Remedies For Anger
- Give Yourself Permission To Practice PhilosophyOne of the best TED Talks I’ve ever seen was by the actor Ethan Hawke. It’s called “Give yourself permission to be creative” and it’s… Read more: Give Yourself Permission To Practice Philosophy
- What is Stoic Justice?This short explainer will provide you with a straightforward understanding of what the Stoic virtue of Justice is and how you can apply it in… Read more: What is Stoic Justice?
