The best ideas can be traced to the time of the Ancients. This chapter is all about Stoicism which has become somewhat trendy of late. It might be Tim Ferriss who started the trend in The Four Hour Workweek ? But modern Stoicism can be traced back to philosophers like Boethius, Marcus Aurelius and Seneca. It is not easy for an idea to withstand the test of time. The four recommendations of Stoicism, according to Boethius are : a) Accept the existence of Fate. b) Everything you have is impermanent. This includes your health, wealth, relationships and happiness. c) When everything is lost, console yourself that the positives outweigh the negatives. d) Your thoughts are the only things that cannot be taken from you. Therefore, your mind is your ultimate fortress. Stoicism is relevant wherever there is evil in our society today. Jews living in Nazi Germany probably needed the consolations ......