How I Met Epictetus (Epictetus - Enchiridion 1)

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Synopsis: I recently took a stroll down memory lane and reflected on my very first encounter with the teachings of Epictetus, which happened at a critical time in my development. In this episode I share the exact transcript of that encounter.

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Sources:
- Epictetus, Enchiridion (The Handbook) Chapter 1
- Aurelius, Meditations 4:8
- Richard Mitchell, The Gift of Fire, excerpt from Chapter 11: The World of No One At All
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