In the opening episode of Stoicode, we explore the Stoic principle known as the Dichotomy of Control through the teachings of Epictetus — the former slave turned philosopher who argued that true freedom begins when we separate what is within our control from what is not.

From work stress and social media validation to rejection, criticism, and uncertainty about the future, this episode unpacks how modern life constantly pulls us toward external outcomes that ultimately remain outside our power.

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