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Apr 2024
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Avoid These 5 Foolish Traps with Money &...

JON BROOKS
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In this lesson I delve into Chapter 24 of Epictetus' Handbook, exploring five powerful arguments against the mindless pursuit of status and wealth. If you've ever found yourself dreaming of "making it" and achieving high social status, this discussion will challenge your current mindset and introduce a new Stoic approach to defining success.

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