Learning about Stoic/Epicurian philosophy has been the most significant resource for my personal growth as an adult--in a nutshell, it teaches that the purpose

Learning about Stoic/Epicurian philosophy has been the most significant resource for my personal growth as an adult--in a nutshell, it teaches that the purpose of life is to be happy; you accomplish that by living a purposeful life, eliminating the negative(so that your life is filled with tranquility and joy), so you eliminate the things you cannot control--you can get angry about shomething you can do something about--but you must do something pragmatic; savor each moment because life is finite; always be kind whenever you can; and learn to be content with who you are and what you have because fame and fortune in and of themselves will not make you happy. Following this way of life has made me much more ontent--and fulfilled.