Epictetus vs Your Anxiety | The 10-Day Philosopher Reset, Day 1

Born a slave, Epictetus built an entire philosophy on one question: what is actually up to you? This is Day 1 of The 10-Day Philosopher Reset. Ten days, ten philosophers, ten problems you actually have, and one thing to do about each one, every day. Today's practice: the two-pile list. Write down everything that's bothering you, split it into "mine" and "not mine", find the part of each "not mine" worry that IS yours, and act on one thing today. Tell me in the comments: what's one thing you moved to the "not mine" pile today? Tomorrow, Day 2: Nietzsche vs your comfort zone. Subscribe so you don't miss it. Watch Day 2:    • Nietzsche vs Your Comfort Zone | The 10-Da...   Chapters 0:00 You, overthinking 0:40 The 10-Day Philosopher Reset 0:54 Who was Epictetus? 2:39 The two piles 4:08 Then vs now: James Stockdale 5:12 Today's practice: the two-pile list 6:21 Your choice 6:46 Day 2 tease Sources Epictetus, Enchiridion 1, 5, 8 Epictetus, Discourses 1.1.23–24, 1.9.29 Aulus Gellius, Attic Nights 15.11 (Domitian's expulsion of philosophers) Origen, Contra Celsum 7.53 (the leg story); Suda, "Epiktetos" Cicero, De Finibus 3.22 (the Stoic archer) Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 1.7 James B. Stockdale, Courage Under Fire (Hoover Institution, 1993) Music provided by NCMFYT Mix: mislaid - psychology of an endless dialogue Watch on YouTube: bit.ly/4gDz72u Stream: band.link/dark_ambient This video is for education and motivation, not medical advice. If anxiety feels overwhelming, please talk to a professional or a local helpline. #stoicism #epictetus #anxiety #overthinking #philosophy #selfimprovement #discipline