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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 10 MIN

3 Stoic Mantras for Humility in an Age of Ego

from Traversing the Strange World

In this episode of Monday Mornings with Peace, we explore 3 Stoic mantras for humility through the wisdom of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius.Stoicism is often misunderstood as coldness or emotional detachment, but at its core, it is a philosophy of self-mastery, character, discipline, and clear vision. And one of the most important parts of that vision is humility.Not weakness. Not self-hatred. Not making yourself small.But the ability to stay teachable, let truth correct your ego, and remember what truly matters before life passes by.In this episode, we reflect on three Stoic mantras:I cannot grow where I refuse to be taught. Truth is greater than my ego. Remember death, and return to what matters.Through Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and the Stoic practice of memento mori, this episode is about humility as strength — the kind of humility that helps us become wiser, calmer, and less enslaved to pride.Because the goal is not to appear wise.The goal is to become wise.#Stoicism #Humility #MarcusAurelius #Epictetus #MementoMori #AncientWisdom #PersonalGrowth

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