The First Thing to Do If You Want to Become a Stoic | Wisdom from Epictetus with William Mulligan

Are you feeling lost, weak, or overwhelmed by life? Have you tried every self-help guru, every motivational speech, yet nothing seems to work? You're not alone. Even the greatest minds in history have felt this way—including Epictetus, a Greek slave who overcame immense suffering to become one of the most influential Stoic philosophers of all time.In this episode, William dives deep into Epictetus' foundational teaching: the Dichotomy of Control. What can you truly control? What is beyond your power? Understanding this simple distinction is the first and most crucial step in reclaiming your inner strength, focus, and peace.