9 Stoic Keys To Building Character That Lasts

The Stoics say that character is fate. Stoic ethics were grounded in rejecting the valuing of external things and focusing instead on valuing our reason and choices in the pursuit of virtue (arete, or human excellence) alone. Their emphasis on the building of character left shining examples in the lives of the great Stoic leaders, who continually strove to have their traits of character reflect the four cardinal virtues of temperance (sophrosune), courage (andreia), justice (dikaiosune), and practical wisdom (phronesis). In this video Ryan Holiday defines 9 key methods that the Stoics used to build character that will help steer you toward a new destiny. ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at 🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Instagram: ​