Courage and conviction, for the principles you believe in.
They don't default to convenience or comfort. Whether it's standing against corruption in the workplace or resisting injustice in society, a Stoic speaks out.
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A Stoic doesn't always win, but they never go quietly along.
They act with courage and conviction, not just for themselves, but for the principles they believe in, and for the generations who come after them.
Cato the Younger opposed Julius Caesar to the very end. He lost. But he never went quietly, and 2,000 years later, people still remember why.
TRY THIS TODAY
Think of one small injustice you see regularly at work or in your community. Decide on one way to speak up about it.
Much of what I've learned about Stoicism comes from Ryan Holiday. Find more of his writing at dailystoic.com and ryanholiday.net.
While I have edited much of this content, there are some cases where I have taken Ryan Holiday's words directly. I've included them because I think they are powerful and will be helpful for you. They are also helpful for me, and I've put them here so I can learn and understand more myself.
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