"Well-being is realised by small steps, but is truly no small thing."—Zeno
What are people saying?
Katie is the person who introduced me to Stoicism in November 2019, and apart from famous people like Ryan Holiday (Author, The Daily Stoic, Obstacle Is The Way, etc.), there's nobody I can think of who is more knowledgeable or passionate about Stoicism.
— Paul Lancaster, Founder of Plan Digital, Newcastle Startup Week
The Savvy Stoic is my all-time fave. As a fellow Stoic, I know I will never stop learning about how to live a happy and fulfilling life from Katie. I love that Katie is a 'Happipreneur' but love even more the sunshine she brings to our lives.
— Tony Robinson OBE, Speaker & Author; The Micro Business Champion
Katie has such a wonderful and enviable outlook on life. As a father and an entrepreneur, I face personal and business challenges daily. I look to Katie for inspiration and motivation on how to approach life’s twists and turns. She has been a constant supporter of my projects, and when she listens to me, the world is only populated by us. Katie is a remarkably strong woman, I watch her journey with a mix of pride, awe and excitement. I’m blessed to have Katie in my corner.
— Ian Farrar, Founder of Far North & Carpeway, Host of UK #1 Business podcast Industry Angel
Stoic Virtues
Wisdom
“The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but within myself to the choices that are my own.”
— Epictetus
Moderation
“If you seek tranquillity, do less.’ Or (more accurately) do what’s essential—what the logos of a social being requires, and in the requisite way. Which brings a double satisfaction: to do less, better. Because most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?”
— Marcus Aurelius
Justice
“And a commitment to justice in your own acts. Which means: thought and action resulting in the common good. What you were born to do.”
— Marcus Aurelius
Courage
“Don’t you know life is like a military campaign? One must serve on watch, another in reconnaissance, another on the front line. . . . So it is for us—each person’s life is a kind of battle, and a long and varied one too. You must keep watch like a soldier and do everything commanded. . . . You have been stationed in a key post, not some lowly place, and not for a short time but for life.”
— Epictetus
