Life Lessons from Epictetus

audiobook (Unabridged) Freedom from Within: How to Own Nothing and Still Rule Yourself. · Timeless Wisdom from Philosophers and Thinkers

By Marcus Alden

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Freedom doesn't come from owning more—it comes from mastering yourself. Epictetus taught us how.

Born into slavery and later freed, Epictetus became one of history's most powerful voices on resilience, responsibility, and inner peace. His words didn't just survive—they continue to empower people facing chaos, stress, and self-doubt.

Epictetus by Marcus Alden transforms the Stoic philosopher's life-changing ideas into a practical, modern-day guide to building calm, control, and confidence from the inside out.

  • Learn to separate what you can control from what you can't—and let go
  • Use daily reflection to build clarity and emotional strength
  • Turn hardship into growth using Epictetus's "discipline of assent"
  • Practice true freedom—freedom from anger, fear, and comparison
  • Lead yourself with calm presence, no matter what the world throws at you
  • Whether you're navigating personal change, stress, or uncertainty, Epictetus's wisdom is your roadmap to staying grounded in a world that pulls you in every direction.

    Scroll up and reclaim your mind—because power doesn't come from force. It comes from focus.

    Life Lessons from Epictetus