Who was Epictetus?

Have you ever built a massive, perfect LEGO tower only to have it completely smashed by a tumbling pet? It feels super unfair and makes you incredibly mad! But what if there was an ancient mental trick to help you almost never let a bad day ruin your mood again? In this episode, Mira and Finn travel back to the Roman Empire to meet Epictetus! He was born into slavery and had a really tough life, but he discovered a brilliant secret to happiness and became one of the most famous thinkers in history!

You'll learn all about his clever "Dichotomy of Control" trick, which is a big fancy word for sorting the entire world into two simple piles. What goes in Pile One, and what belongs in Pile Two? Discover how focusing on your own choices can make you totally free! Plus, get ready to be completely grossed out as Finn and Mira uncover the disgusting truth about ancient Roman public bathrooms and their shared sea sponges. Eww! Tune in to learn how to control your effort, release the outcome, and find your inner peace!