The Philosophy I Lived Before I Learned
The Philosophy I Lived Before I Learned Before I ever heard the term “Stoicism,” I had already met it — in the form of setbacks, self-doubt, and silent perseverance. I used to think philosophy was just for scholars and dusty libraries. But then life happened. And in those moments when things didn’t go my way — when I lost competitions, felt unworthy, or questioned myself — I was unknowingly walking a path of resilience, reflection, and inner strength. It wasn’t until I started reading about Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus that I realized: I had been living Stoicism before I even knew what it was. This blog is my attempt to make Stoicism relatable — to show how it's not just ancient wisdom, but a mindset for modern-day struggles . ❌ Failure Was My First Teacher Between 2024 and 2025, I faced one defeat after another — and each one chipped away at my confidence. Here’s what my Notes app looked like: Failed ❌ | Learned ✅ Research paper NLIU ...