8 Influential people who closely follow Stoicism

Marcus Aurelius: Roman Emperor, author of "Meditations." His writings reflect Stoic resilience, governance, and inner peace amidst chaos

Seneca: Roman statesman, philosopher. Wrote influential letters and essays detailing Stoic ethics, wisdom, and the transient nature of life

Epictetus: Former slave, prominent Stoic teacher. Emphasized control, acceptance, and the dichotomy of influence in his discourses

Cato the Younger: Roman senator, famed for his principled opposition to corruption and his commitment to Stoic values

James Stockdale: American vice admiral, prisoner of war. Used Stoicism to endure torture and captivity during the Vietnam War

Bill Clinton: Former U.S. President. Admired Marcus Aurelius and applied Stoic principles to manage pressures of leadership

Tim Ferriss: Entrepreneur, author. Regularly cites Stoicism as a foundational philosophy for managing life's challenges and successes

Ryan Holiday: Modern author, marketer. Promotes Stoicism through books like "The Obstacle Is the Way" and "Daily Stoic