In contrast to modern philosophers, Seneca did not give a great importance to time. Like other Stoic thinkers, he did not fundamentally care whether his life was long or short. Seneca’s view of time is worth studying because it helps us understand key concepts of Stoicism. In his 49th and 101st Letters to Lucilius, Seneca…

I love ancient time management techniques because they do not rely on technology. They revolve around human nature and the concentration of one’s efforts; and their advice can be put into practice right away. In his Letters to Lucilius, Seneca made recommendations on time management, especially in the 47th and 101st Letters. His advice can…

Despite his remarkable philosophical and literary skills, the Roman author Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) made grievous mistakes in his approach to time management. I find it important to look at his mistakes because many people keep making those more than twenty centuries after Seneca’s death. What’s the underlying problem in Seneca’s errors about time management?…

Frankly, I trust proven competent historical figures far more than I trust today’s gurus on self-development. Before adopting any advice, I want to see that it has worked for different people across the centuries. I want to see lots of evidence in favour. Seneca (4 BC – 65 AD) gained significant insights about time management…

We tend to regard time management as a uniquely modern concept, but nothing could be further from the truth. The fact that our ancestors employed more primitive technology did not prevent them from pursuing personal effectiveness. Seneca was not an exception in this respect. After devoting years to philosophical research, he put his ideas down…