Stoicism | Philosophy | Personal Growth

What is Stoicism?

Or the pursuit of self-mastery, perseverance, and wisdom.

Peter Klink
5 min readOct 19, 2023

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The essence of Stoicism as a path to resilience, inner peace, and purpose. — AI generated by NightCafeAI

Stoicism’s Modern Popularity.

Among the ancient Hellenistic schools of philosophy, Stoicism stands out as the most famous in contemporary times.

Stoicism has gained recognition through a popular Stoic text, “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius.

It is frequently used in the corporate world to optimize productivity and achieve worldly success.

Uncovering the True Stoicism.

The prevailing understanding of Stoicism often represents a superficial interpretation, focusing on productivity and emotional detachment.

However, this narrow perspective only scratches the surface of what Stoicism truly encompasses.

To comprehend Stoicism comprehensively, one must explore its origins, philosophical foundations, and its impact on ethics and even religion.

The Birth of Stoicism.

Athens, the Cradle of Philosophy.

Stoicism, a renowned school of philosophy, emerged in Ancient Greece during the Hellenistic age.

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Peter Klink

Chief management OCMN entrepreneurial network for SMEs and independent professionals active in the Netherlands. Author, editor and publisher of OC-Q Magazine.