Seneca the Younger: The Stoic Philosopher Who Would Totally Win at Life Advice
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Seneca the Younger: The Stoic Philosopher Who Would Totally Win at Life Advice Imagine you’re stuck in traffic, late for an important meeting while your favorite podcast is playing a riveting episode about… well, anything other than waiting. You might feel frustration bubbling up inside you like a volcano ready to erupt. Enter Seneca the Younger—a stoic philosopher who lived in ancient Rome and had some pretty solid advice on how not to lose your cool when life throws curveballs (or traffic jams) your way. So, who was this guy, and what does he have to do with us modern-day folk? Let’s dive into the world of stoicism and see how we can channel our inner Seneca! Who Was Seneca? Lucius Annaeus Seneca, or as friends called him, “Sen,” was born around 4 BCE in Corduba (now Córdoba, Spain). He eventually made his way to Rome where he became one of Emperor Nero's advisers—because who wouldn’t want that job? Spoiler alert: it didn’t end well for him. Despite being em...