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The Practice by The Stoic Handbook

Practical Stoicism for people who actually want to use it.

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Why You Knew Better and Did It Anyway

We usually explain regret as knowing better but lacking discipline.

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The Practice: The same hospital

The advice you keep giving may be the advice you need.

Nobody Does Evil on Purpose. Really?

Stoicism says nobody does wrong on purpose: every bad act begins in a mistaken judgement about what is good.

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The Practice: The counterfeit detector

Before you believe an impression, check what it is worth.

I asked Bas Rutten about violence

Bas Rutten retired without losing any of his last 22 fights.

Why the Relaxed Man Always Wins (with Bas Rutten)

The most feared striker in MMA history spent this conversation talking about calm.

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The Practice: Six cars ahead

A three-column drill for separating what happened from what you made it mean.

Are You Using Stoicism to Numb Out? | with Erick Cloward

Stoicism is meant to help you master your emotions.

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The Practice: Feel it first

A 60-second Stoic drill for separating the first jolt from the story your mind adds.

The Practice: The vine doesn't announce

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 5.6, in Gregory Hays' translation.