Epictetus’ Stoic philosophy unpacks timeless principles and offers invaluable guidance on overcoming challenges, embracing adversity, and finding inner strength in an ever-changing world. — Epictetus, an often overlooked name in history, defied the odds by transforming from a slave into one of the most influential teachers of his era. Epictetus’ formative years were characterized by difficulty and brutality. He was forced into servitude, which resulted in him enduring unspeakable agony. It is widely thought…