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The Manual - A Philosopher's Guide to Life

Epictetus, Sam Torode

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Key Facts or Insights from "The Manual - A Philosopher's Guide to Life"

  1. The focus on what is within our control: Epictetus emphasizes the importance of focusing only on the things that we can control, while accepting the things that we cannot control.
  2. The concept of indifference: Epictetus suggests that we should be indifferent to things that are beyond our control, as they do not affect our internal state of being.
  3. The power of perception: Our perception of events determines our response to them. We have the power to choose how we perceive and react to situations.
  4. The importance...

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