Enchiridion
Epictetus
14 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2016–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
Enchiridion - Epictetus : the best practical piece of stoic philosophy that I read (Marco Aurelio or Seneca are good too).
"The Enchiridion" - A stoic guide, boiled down, short, and very very relatable even in the modern age.
It’s really a summary of a single idea, but the most valuable idea I have encountered- how to recognize that the hardships and problems we face mostly come from failing to identify what we actually control, and mistakenly focusing our efforts and concerns on what we can’t control while neglecting what we can.
It has really changed the way I see life and face adversity.
One book that has changed my way of seeing every aspect of my life is: The Enchiridion By Epictetus [1]
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