Epictetus, the Greek Stoic philosopher, thought that all external events are beyond our control. But, he said, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline. And here lies the paradox. If you are in control of your own actions, that means you can choose to direct your time and energy at taking control of external events.
Epictetus was wrong about control
Epictetus was wrong about control
Epictetus was wrong about control
Epictetus, the Greek Stoic philosopher, thought that all external events are beyond our control. But, he said, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline. And here lies the paradox. If you are in control of your own actions, that means you can choose to direct your time and energy at taking control of external events.