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The episode explores Epictetus's first rule for inner freedom from the Enchiridion, along with a fun stoic quiz and discussions on the dichotomy of control.

Send us Fan Mail We're onto a brand new book the Enchiridion (or 'the Handbook') this book was written by a former slave to help other reach inner freedom. For this series we're reading the whole chapter every day and looking to understand the principles from real world experience. This week we explored Epictitus's first rule for inner freedom. And... had some fun along the way... Listen to Justin ace a stoic spelling quiz! The dichotomy of control is maybe the most central ...

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Hosts: Justin, Bruce Peck, Justin Stohlton

Topics covered

• Stoicism
• Inner Freedom
• Dichotomy of Control
• Philosophy

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