Stoic Training: Epictetus' Discourses Book 3

This is the third book of Epictetus' Discourses in plain English. Stoics did not believe in just theoretical knowledge but held that it is critical we practice what we learned. Here are the basic themes of Stoic training explored by Epictetus: -Stoic training aims to make you excellent as a human being. -Stoic training consists of three disciplines: desire, action, and assent.-Stoic training consists only of dealing with one's choices. -Train you mind to want whatever actually happens. -Sto...