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Born a Slave, He Taught Emperors How To Live
Born a Slave, Trained by Chains: Epictetus' Secret Survival Skill
A man born into chains almost two thousand years ago ended up teaching Roman emperors how to think, despite owning nothing and never writing a single book. His philosophy, forged from forced servitude, is still read by those with every freedom he lacked. How did he transform thirty years of captivity into a training ground for the mind?
In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Epictetus, a Roman slave who developed a powerful philosophy of internal control. Discover how he identified the one thing no one could take…
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