The Stoics were an ancient group of philosophers who developed a school of thought about living. Their goal was to devise a system for pursuing happiness that could withstand the harsh realities of the world and consistently lead to a better life—no matter one’s circumstances.
In many ways, their philosophies were a huge success. The writings of the Stoics endure today—thousands of years later. In recent years, their influence has spread even further through blogs and podcasts explaining and expanding upon their work. Well-known people as diverse as Tom Brady and J.K. Rowling have spoken of the usefulness of the Stoic teachings in their own lives and lines of work.
