"Nothing great comes into being all at once,
but everything is formed little by little,
through time and effort."
Zeno of Citium - Stoic Philosopher
Michael Sloyan
Founder - Stoic Business
For over four decades, I’ve been immersed in the transformative power of Stoic philosophy. My journey began as a young hitchhiker in the stunning Loire Valley of central France. There, I crossed paths with Vicki Starr, a retired American classics professor whose influence would reshape my life and career forever. It was under her guidance that I was introduced to Meditations—a book by Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius.
The wisdom contained in Meditations challenged me in ways I had never experienced. Aurelius’s reflections on life, leadership, and resilience became the foundation of my thinking and the blueprint for how I approached every personal and professional challenge. That one book opened the door to the rich world of Stoic philosophy, a journey that’s taken me deep into the works of Stoic greats like Zeno of Citium, Seneca, Epictetus, and many more.
What I discovered wasn’t just theoretical—it was practical. Stoicism became the backbone of my success in business. Throughout my career in sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship, I applied Stoic principles to guide my decisions, fuel my resilience, and strengthen my leadership.
From building and running a successful wholesale office furniture company to founding the British Business Club and the World Business Fair, every milestone I reached was shaped by the tenets of Stoic philosophy. I also had the privilege of working with many Chambers of Commerce across the UK and internationally, helping hundreds of small businesses find their footing and thrive in competitive markets—all through the lens of Stoic wisdom.
Now, living in semi-retirement on the sunny Valencian coast of Spain, I have the time and space to share what I’ve learned with you. Stoicism has been the key to my business success, and I’m here to show you how it can be yours too. My goal is simple: to empower you with the same timeless insights that have shaped the thinking of history’s greatest leaders and entrepreneurs.
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“Not to assume it’s impossible because you find it hard. But to recognise that if it’s humanly possible, you can do it too.”
Marcus Aurelius
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