Stoicism 101: Chapter 1 - An Introduction to Stoicism: The Pursuit of Virtue

Dive into the essence of Stoic philosophy - the active pursuit of perfecting reason, justice, courage and moderation. Absorb the fundamental Stoic principles of virtue, interconnectedness, mindfulness, and tranquility, which offer practical wisdom for daily living. Discover how embracing this empowering perspective of progress through self-mastery can profoundly improve your life. Then, join our meetup community to explore applying these ideas together: https://www.meetup.com/stoicism

00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:28 - What is Stoicism?
00:03:57 - What do Stoics Believe?
00:06:44 - What is Virtue?
00:07:38 - What is Tranquility of Mind?
00:08:37 - Stoic Mindfulness
00:09:45 - Stoic Practice - Meditation
00:11:46 - Stoic Practice - The Eyes of the Roman People
00:16:41 - Stoic Practice - The Olympic Games