Can a man be free if he is not yet a master of himself?
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Re: Can a man be free if he is not yet a master of himself?
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I share the same thoughts with you.Wy_Bertram wrote: ↑18 May 2022, 12:26 I believe it's usually the actions of employers that drive people to seek individual success. Any employer with a good business model and relationship with their employees probably won't have to deal with this issue, but the innate greed of capitalism leads to unfair wages, and most people are realising that freelancing is a viable alternative.
I do agree that this line of work comes with incredible risks, but the fact that a lot of people are choosing this path still, likely says more about business leaders than the employees involved.
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Being a master of your own self comes and cyber way. Amos come in the way of managing your time properly dictating your dos and don'ts and sticking to them and so much more. If you're not a master of yourself then you're a slave to your desires and so much more.Robert Obikanyi wrote: ↑18 May 2022, 05:52 Epictetus said, "No man is free who is not a master of himself".
I see many hindrances to fulfill this quote in today's world since 'me' is not the only factor that determines how I should be. This is similar to the concept of 'free will' which can raise issues when trying to apply practically.
But I would like to direct this topic to a recent trend that I noticed. People used to work under employers for quite a long time. There have been (and there will be as well) many conflicts between employers and employees regarding rights of each other, working hours, salary, etc. But today many people have become gig workers / freelancers who are employed under no one, but work by themselves. So you are the boss of your own self. IMO It is not a very safe way to have an income since you are not guaranteed a fixed pay, and you do not have a job agreement or a payslip to forward to a bank to get a loan, which can be very crucial at times. Yet more and more people choose this path.
Is it because people feel like being their own masters is better than good financial security? Are people that much reluctant to be or work under someone else?
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