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| 22 May 2018 | 134 - A Wise Man | 00:06:38 | |
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ” ― Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 10 Apr 2018 | 92 - Out of Tune | 00:05:49 | |
"When you have been compelled by circumstances to be disturbed in a manner, quickly return to yourself and do not continue out of tune longer than the compulsion lasts." — Marcus Aurelius My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 11 Feb 2018 | 34 - Blame Game | 00:04:30 | |
When something bad happens in your life who’s to blame? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | 261 - What Others Think | 00:16:11 | |
“There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” — EpictetusDo you worry about what others think of you? Does it keep you from doing or saying things that you would like do? Today I want to talk about thinking errors and projection and how we can use stoic ideas to clean up our thinking. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 20 Mar 2018 | 71 - Strong Mental Health | 00:04:40 | |
“People with a strong physical constitution can tolerate extremes of hot and cold; people of strong mental health can handle anger, grief, joy and the other emotions." - Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 04 Mar 2018 | 55 - How to Talk About Yourself | 00:04:37 | |
“In your conversation, don’t dwell at excessive length on your own deeds or adventures. Just because you enjoy recounting your exploits doesn’t mean that others derive the same pleasure from hearing about them.” - Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 01 May 2018 | 113 - Plenty To Laugh At | 00:04:54 | |
“He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.” ― EpictetusThe more you learn to lighten up and are able to laugh at yourself, the more you can enjoy your life, and let go of things when they don’t work out as planned. Can you laugh at yourself? Can you let go of your ego enough to realize that you can laugh at yourself and the silly things you hold on to? If others laugh at you can you recognize that it impacts you as much as you let it? That even if they do laugh at you that it doesn’t change who you are? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 21 Jan 2018 | 13 - Boundaries | 00:04:30 | |
Since we cannot control other people and have to accept them for who they are, does that mean we have to accept their bad behavior? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 18 Jan 2021 | 170 - Boundaries | 00:08:14 | |
“To achieve freedom and happiness, you need to grasp this basic truth: some things in life are under your control, and others are not.”- EpictetusThe first and most important teaching of Stoicism is that there are things that we control, and things we cannot and that we should focus on the things that we can control and let go of the rest. But how do we deal with things that we can’t control, but have a big impact on us? Stoicism gives us some tools to handle these situations. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 12 Nov 2018 | 154 - The Paradox of Change | 00:11:47 | |
“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” ― Marcus AureliusOne of the weirdest things about being a human is how we get comfortable with our habits, and resist change, while at the same time we get bored when things stay the same. In this weeks episode will talk about how to deal with the paradox of change. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | 240 - Interview with Trever Yarrish | 01:44:30 | |
Trever Yarrish is the owner and founder of Zeal Software and The Hiive co-working space. He is also a good friend and one of my favorite people to chat with about stoicism. He's an avid student of stoicism and brings many of the stoic principles and ideas into his companies as well as his personal life. We sat down and had a chat about life, work, family, and the importance of having a process for managing your mind and emotions. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 06 Dec 2021 | 214 - Embody Your Philosophy | 00:10:31 | |
Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. — EpictetusEvents in life mean nothing if you do not reflect on them in a deep way, and ideas from books are pointless if they have no application to life as you live it. — Robert GreeneThe hardest thing about any philosophy is being able to apply what you learn in real life. We can read all the books, watch all the videos, follow all the gurus, but until we actually apply what we've learned, all of that learning is worthless. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | 211 - Toxic Positivity | 00:14:44 | |
“To be always fortunate, and to pass through life with a soul that has never known sorrow, is to be ignorant of one half of nature.”― SenecaLife is never meant to be kittens and rainbows. A good portion of our life is going to sadness, disappointment, and failure. In this episode, I want to talk about how being too positive can actually be bad for you. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 06 Jan 2024 | 282 - Timeless Principles For Handling a Changing World | 00:10:01 | |
"Everything is in a state of flux, and nothing remains the same. So be prepared for change, and embrace it as a natural part of life." — Marcus AureliusFar too often we’re focused on the things that change in this world and in our lives. But what are the things that don’t change? Today I want to talk about things we can build on that can help us through the ever flowing tide of changes that happen in our lives. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | 274 - Interview with Hannah Gaber for the Jew-ish Podcast | 00:55:55 | |
This weeks episode is a reposting of an episode from Jew-ish. I was interviewed for the show by the host Hannah Gaber about what it's like growing up in guess culture and comparing that to her experience of growing up in an ask culture. Hannah is fun and smart and we had a great conversation. I hope you enjoy it. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 22 Oct 2018 | 151 - To Be Unshaken | 00:11:01 | |
"...what you desire is something great and supreme and very near to being a god — to be unshaken. "— Seneca“I may be sincere, but never serious, because I don’t think the universe is serious.”— Allen WattsDo you struggle to live up to your principles? Do feel like when you make a mistake that all your efforts were not worth it? In this weeks episode, we’re going to talk about how to approach mistakes in a much more helpful way. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 25 Mar 2019 | 166 - Imposter Syndrome | 00:09:21 | |
Imposter Syndrome has killed more great works, more companies, more careers and possibilities than almost anything I know. We add qualifiers like “I’m working on becoming an actor.” Or “I work as an accountant but my side hustle is composing.” In today's episode will talk about applying lessons from one of the greatest teachers to help move past imposter syndrome. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 16 Mar 2018 | 67 - The Neutrality of Circumstances | 00:04:22 | |
"Where does the good lie? ‘In the will.’ And evil? ‘Also in the will.’ And things neither good nor bad – ‘... lie in whatever is external to the will.’" - Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 17 Jan 2018 | 9 - Uncomfortable Truths | 00:07:24 | |
What are the uncomfortable truths about yourself that you are afraid to face in your life? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 27 Apr 2018 | 109 - Reject The injury | 00:04:38 | |
“Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. Which is why it is essential that we not respond impulsively to impressions; take a moment before reacting, and you will find it easier to maintain control.” ― Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 28 Feb 2018 | 51- Judge Precisely | 00:06:09 | |
“If someone bathes quickly, don’t say he doesn’t bathe properly, say he bathes quickly. If someone drinks a lot, don’t say he is a drunk, say he drinks a lot. Unless you know their reasons for their actions how can you be sure of your negative judgment of them? Not judging others too quickly will save you from misperceiving their actions.” - Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | 249 - Strong Body for a Strong Mind | 00:11:42 | |
Do you take care of your body? To you treat it like a temple? Do you exercise it and strengthen it as much as your mind? Today I want to talk about how important it is to treat your body as good as, if not better than your mindIt is necessary to care for the body, not for its own sake, but because it is the abode of the soul.— Musonius Rufus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | 265 - The Road to Growth: Why the Journey Matters More Than the Destination | 00:14:11 | |
Why do you set goals? Why is it important for you to accomplish those goals? Today I want to talk about why we should try to accomplish goals, even we never achieve them.“Show me someone for whom success is less important than the manner in which it is achieved.”— Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 11 Nov 2023 | 278 - The Truth About Lying | 00:16:53 | |
“It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.”— Noel CowardDo you lie? Do you believe that everyone lies? Why are some lies acceptable? Why should we allow people to lie without repercussions? Today I want to talk about the different kinds of lies and deceptions, and what we can do to be a bit more honest, and a little more aware when others are trying to deceive us. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 18 May 2018 | 130 - Suffering Before It's Time | 00:06:42 | |
“He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary.” ― Seneca My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 06 Apr 2018 | 88 - Lose Your Nose | 00:06:25 | |
“If money is your only standard, then consider that, by your lights, someone who loses their nose does not suffer any harm.“ — Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 07 Feb 2018 | 30 - Approval | 00:06:34 | |
How do you balance living your true self with seek the approval of others? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | 260 - Suffer Well | 00:13:39 | |
Do you give up on things because they’re hard? How willing are you to suffer for the things that you truly want in your life? Today I want to talk about how to get what you want, and why it’s important to learn how to suffer well."Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind." — Seneca My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 18 Feb 2019 | 161 - Better Than You? | 00:09:56 | |
Better than you?We are always comparing ourselves to others. It is the ego’s way of feeling like the self-image that is is a good one. We want to feel like we are “doing it right”. Often this means that we compare ourselves with others, making sure that we appear or at least feel like we are “better” than they are. But what does that really mean? Why are we better? Who is the judge of what is better? Can we just look at someone else and see that they are the same just that they’ve made different choices?In today's episode, we're going to talk a bit about comparison, how it keeps us from compassion, and a simple strategy to move past it. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 17 Sep 2018 | 146 - Fear is the Killer | 00:16:47 | |
“There are more things likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”— Seneca (Letters from a Stoic - Letter XIII: On Groundless Fears)How many great things have never happened because of fear? How many times did you give up on a dream because of fear? This weeks episode, we’re going to talk about fear, what it is, what it does, and how to move past it. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 12 Mar 2018 | 62 - Reason (Just the Facts) | 00:05:06 | |
“For what does reason purport to do? ‘Establish what is true, eliminate what is false and suspend judgement in doubtful cases.’ ... What else does reason prescribe? ‘To accept the consequence of what has been admitted to be correct.’“ - Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 22 Apr 2018 | 104 - The Greater The Difficulty | 00:06:28 | |
“The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.” ― Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 12 Jan 2018 | 4 - What Are You Thinking? | 00:05:20 | |
4 - What Are You Thinking? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 24 Feb 2018 | 46 - Be Good Now | 00:02:56 | |
“No longer talk at all about the kind of man that a good man ought to be, but be such.” - Marcus Aurelius My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | 275 - A Courageous Mind | 00:16:39 | |
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." — Franklin D. RooseveltDo you live in fear? Are there things in your life that you are afraid to try? Today I want to talk about why courage is the foundational virtue of stoicism, and how to develop a courageous mind. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | 271 - Cultivating Connection: Stoic Insights on Loneliness | 00:18:42 | |
Do struggle with loneliness? Have the last few years of lockdowns and isolation been hard on you? Today I want to talk about loneliness, why it’s something that shouldn’t be ignored, and why it’s important for us to reach out and connect to others.“We are waves of the same sea, leaves of the same tree, flowers of the same garden.”—Seneca My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | 269 - Getting Unstuck | 00:16:50 | |
Are you stuck in life? Do you feel like you can’t break out of the rut you’re in? Today I want to talk about why we get stuck and offer some ideas of how to get unstuck.“What upsets people is not things themselves, but their judgements about these things.” — Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | 285 - Ambition or Contentment | 00:15:22 | |
"Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will—then your life will flow well."— EpictetusOne of the key aspects of stoicism is to be content with what we have. So how does this balance with ambition? If you are content, does that mean that you shouldn’t be striving to accomplish your goals? Today I want to talk about how stoicism can help you accomplish your goals while still finding contentment in your daily life. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 23 May 2023 | 257 - Face Your Fears | 00:13:23 | |
While we wait for life, life passes. —SenecaAre you afraid to take risks? Do you continually play it safe? Are you living a life that is comfortable but unchallenging? Today I want to talk about how we can push ourselves to take more risks and live life more fully. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 03 May 2021 | 185 - Needy | 00:12:42 | |
“People exist for one another. You can instruct or endure them.”— Marcus AureliusEveryone has needs. If you are a living, breathing human being, you have needs. Why do we find it so hard to ask for the things that we need? So why do so many of us feel like we’re broken because we have needs? In this week's episode we talk about neediness as something to be understood, not to be ignored. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 02 Feb 2018 | 25 - Trust Your Path | 00:03:59 | |
Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing. Trust your path. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 13 May 2018 | 125 - Little By Little | 00:06:57 | |
“Well-being is attained little by little, and nevertheless is no little thing itself.” ― Zeno of Citium My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 01 Apr 2018 | 83 - The Beginning of Philosophy | 00:05:00 | |
"This, then, is the beginning of philosophy – an awareness of one’s own mental fitness." — Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | 213 - Think Long | 00:13:38 | |
Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings. — SenecaWhen you're in the midst of a challenge it's really hard to think clearly. It's hard sometimes to remember that this moment is just this moment and will not be forever. In this episode, I’m going to talk about how thinking longer term can help smooth out the day to day rough patches and help you stay more resilient. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | 236 - Nice vs. Kind | 00:08:00 | |
Are you a nice person or are you a kind person? Do you know the difference? Today I want to talk about whether it’s better to be nice or kind.Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. — SenecaI few weeks ago, I stumbled on a discussion on twitter of all place about the difference between being nice and being kind. It was an idea that I had never really thought about, so today I want to look at this idea from a stoic perspective. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 20 Oct 2023 | 276 - The Zen of Zeno: Exploring the Art of Stoic Patience | 00:15:44 | |
"Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is 'timing' - it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way." — Fulton J. SheenAre you a patient person? Do you pay attention in your life or are you just rushing through your day? Today I want to talk about how patience is one of the most important attributes you need to live a full life, and reach your goals. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 17 Dec 2018 | 159 - It's About Time | 00:15:32 | |
“It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it...Life is long if you know how to use it.”— SenecaTime is the most important, the most in-demand resource that we have in life. Are you spending yours wisely or do you let it go to waste? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 10 Jan 2018 | 2 - Finding your Purpose | 00:06:11 | |
What are you meant to do in the world? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 21 Feb 2018 | 44 - A Brief Existence | 00:04:12 | |
“A brief existence is common to all things, and yet you avoid and pursue all things as if they would be eternal.” - Marcus Aurelius My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 10 Mar 2018 | 60 - Strong Impressions | 00:06:40 | |
“So make a practice at once of saying to every strong impression: ‘An impression is all you are, not the source of the impression.’ Then test and assess it with your criteria, but one primarily: ask, ‘Is this something that is, or is not, in my control?’” - Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 03 Sep 2018 | 144 - Emotional Management | 00:13:37 | |
“What really frightens and dismays us is not external events themselves, but the way in which we think about them. It is not things that disturb us, but our interpretation of their significance.” ― EpictetusWhen was the last time that you felt a really strong emotion? What was that emotion? Gratitude? Joy? Anger? Jealousy? Emotions are a powerful force in our lives. When channeled properly, they can be the fuel that helps push us through to accomplishing what we want. They can also drive us in ways that we aren’t expecting or don’t want. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 20 Apr 2018 | 102 - As You See Yourself | 00:06:08 | |
“It is unrealistic to expect people to see you as you see yourself.” ― Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | 224 - To You or For You | 00:09:26 | |
It does not matter what you bear, but how you bear it. — SenecaDo you think that life just happens to you? That you are simply a pawn in the game of life? Because there are so many things that we don’t have control over in our lives, it can be easy to fall into this kind of mental trap. The problem is that when adopt this kind of thinking, then we have placed an unhelpful filter through which we view everything that happens in our lives. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | 206 - The Long Ride | 00:09:48 | |
The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. — EpictetusDo you think that life is meant to be comfortable? Do you make choices in your life to take the easy path and avoid discomfort? If so, then you may not be living a life as full as you could. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | 201 - You May Leave This Life at Any Moment | 00:12:49 | |
“You may leave this life at any moment: have this possibility in your mind in all that you do or say or think.”— Marcus AureliusDo you think about death? Are you afraid of death? Do you take the time to think about what the world will be like when you are no longer here? Today I want to talk about why death is so important, and how when we avoid thinking about death, we are missing out on one of the best tools to live a fulfilling life. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 25 Feb 2019 | 162 - Don't Kill the Message | 00:08:32 | |
Don’t kill the message.Often, we dismiss an idea because it makes us feel uncomfortable. We may dismiss the idea out of hand because it conflicts with our preexisting beliefs. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 24 Sep 2018 | 147 - Look Within | 00:09:39 | |
How often do we look outside of ourselves to know what to do? How often do we doubt ourselves and look to others to find a solution to a problem? How often do we seek the opinions of others to feel like we’re on the right path? This weeks episode is about learning how to find the wisdom in yourself.>“Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.>― Marcus Aurelius, Meditationshttp://stoic.coffee/blog/look-within/ My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 24 Feb 2018 | 47 - What is Death? | 00:03:40 | |
“He who fears death fears either the loss of sensation or a different kind of sensation. But if you shall have no sensation, neither will you feel any harm; and if you will acquire another kind of sensation, you will be a different kind of living being and you will not cease to live.” - Marcus Aurelius My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 13 Jan 2018 | 5 - Learning is the new Procrastination | 00:04:53 | |
Learning is the new Procrastination My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 12 Mar 2018 | 63 - Giving Away Your Control | 00:05:26 | |
“The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.” - Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 23 Apr 2018 | 105 - Bring Pain to Your Enemy | 00:03:31 | |
“Epictetus being asked how a man should give pain to his enemy answered, By preparing himself to live the best life that he can.” — Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 10 May 2023 | 255 - The WISER Model | 00:09:29 | |
"Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it." — SenecaHow well do you manage your emotions? Do you feel like you’re on top of things or do you feel like you let situations get under your skin? Today I want to talk about a model I came across that can be a useful tool for managing your emotions, and handling situations like a stoic. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 27 Dec 2022 | 238 - Show Up | 00:09:38 | |
Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself. —Marcus AureliusHow do you show up in the world? Are you acting the way that you want to? Are you being the person that you want to? If not, why not? In todays episode, I want to talk about how to live with integrity and be the person you want to be. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | 277 - Embracing the Unexpected: How to Handle Life's Plot Twists Like a Stoic | 00:16:52 | |
“Life is a storm that will test you unceasingly. Don’t wait for calm waters that may not arrive. Derive purpose from resilience. Learn to sail the raging sea. — @TheStoicEmperor (twitter)Do you fear the unexpected? Do you stress out when life throws you a curveball? Today I want to talk about how to handle, appreciate, and even look forward to the unexpected events that life brings your way. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | 279 - Not True But Useful | 00:15:54 | |
“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”— Marcus AureliusCan you hold beliefs that are not true, but are useful? know that I talk a lot on here about trying to get as close to the truth as possible. But are there times when it is useful to believe something even if you’re not sure of it yourself? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 22 Dec 2023 | 281 - Self-Discipline is Self-Care | 00:12:35 | |
“If you are tired, rest. It is not a sign of weakness, but a sign that you have been working hard and need to recharge.” — EpictetusWhat do you think of when you hear the term “self-care”? Do you think of indulgences like triple chocolate ice cream or a bottle of wine? When you think of self-discipline, do you think of depriving yourself of the things you enjoy? Today I want dig a little deeper and think about what self-care really means and why it’s important for us to take time out and pay some attention to ourselves. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 03 Dec 2018 | 157 - Don't Feed the Trolls | 00:11:29 | |
“When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. They can only go by their views, not yours. If their views are wrong, it is they who will suffer the consequences. Keeping this in mind, treat your critics with compassion. When you are tempted to get back at them, remind yourself, ‘They did what seemed to them to be the right thing to do.’”— EpictetusOne of the hazards of being alive is the fact that we’re never going to please everyone. We’re going to have people that will not like what we do. People are going to criticize whatever it is we’re doing. And in the 21st century, this is nowhere more apparent than in social media. This weeks episode is about how to be your best online. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 20 Aug 2018 | 142 - Reject the Injury | 00:12:37 | |
“Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.” ― Marcus AureliusWhy do we feel a sense of injury when disagrees with us? Why do we feel hurt when someone tells us we are wrong? In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk why were worry so much about what others think of us and how to learn to deal with our ego. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 07 Mar 2018 | 58 - Open to Change | 00:04:35 | |
"If any man is able to convince me and show me that I do not think or act right, I will gladly change; for I seek the truth by which no man was ever injured. But he is injured who abides in his error and ignorance. " - Marcus Aurelius My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 19 Feb 2018 | 42 - Can’t Escape Yourself | 00:05:40 | |
“The man who spends his time choosing one resort after another in a hunt for peace and quiet, will in every place he visits find something to prevent him from relaxing.” - Seneca My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 18 Apr 2018 | 100 - Life On Your Own Terms | 00:07:32 | |
“Do not try to seem wise to others. If you want to live a wise life, live it on your own terms and in your own eyes.” ― Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 12 Jul 2021 | 194 - Find Your Why | 00:12:12 | |
“So you were born to feel ‘nice’? Instead of doing things and experiencing them? Don’t you see the plants, the birds, the ants and spiders and bees going about their individual tasks, putting the world in order, as best they can? And you’re not willing to do your job as a human being? Why aren’t you running to do what your nature demands?”— Marcus AureliusOne of the toughest things in life is to work at a job we don’t like. There are plenty of factors that can lead to job satisfaction. Many of them are outside of our control, but there are some that aren’t, and those are the most important ones because they can lead to true job satisfaction, and maybe to finding your purpose in life. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | 250 - When Life Has Other Plans | 00:09:02 | |
We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.— EpictetusWhen life throws you curveballs, how do you handle them? Do you freak out? Do you roll with it? Do you look at it as an opportunity or a disaster? Today I want to about how to keep a perspective on life that helps you keep on moving when things don’t go as planned. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | 237 - Self Confidence | 00:11:26 | |
Self-confidence is not something that can be given to you. It must be earned, through hard work and determination.— AristotleAre you confident person? Do you have faith in yourself as person? Are you comfortable with who you are? Today I want to talk about how we often will self sabotage ourselves not because we don’t have the skill or capacity to do something, but because we let self doubt creep in and stop us from sharing our gifts and talents. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 22 Jan 2018 | 14 - Receiving Criticism | 00:05:00 | |
How should a stoic receive criticism? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 02 May 2018 | 114 - Find Your Tribe | 00:07:34 | |
“The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.” — EpictetusHave you found your tribe? Have you found that group of people that are your “chosen” family, who just make you feel good? Where you feel like you are accepted and understood? Where you don’t feel like you have to be on your guard?When you find your tribe, you thrive. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 05 Mar 2018 | 56 - Falling Short | 00:05:32 | |
“Do not be disgusted, discouraged, or dissatisfied if you do not succeed in doing everything according to right principles; but when you have failed, return again, and be content if the greater part of what you do is consistent with man’s nature. “ - Marcus Aurelius My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 21 Mar 2018 | 72 - To What End? | 00:05:51 | |
“All our efforts must be directed towards an end, or we will act in vain. If it is not the right end, we will fail utterly.” - Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 19 Nov 2018 | 155 - Interview with Jeff Emtman of Here Be Monsters | 00:53:12 | |
This weeks episode is an interview with Jeff Emtman from the Here Be Monsters podcast. This is my first time interviewing someone, and Jeff is a very interesting and thoughtful guest. We talk about life challenges, creative challenges, and what it's like to drag main. Enjoy! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 26 Jan 2021 | 171 - Beyond Fear | 00:15:27 | |
"A number of our blessings do us harm, for memory brings back the agony of fear while foresight brings it on prematurely. No one confines his unhappiness to the present.” — SenecaHow different would your life be if you could live without fear? What kind of person would you be and what actions would you take if you weren’t afraid? Fear is a powerful force in our lives. It can be the driver of action or inaction. Because it taps into the hard wiring of our lizard brains, it pushes us into reacting in ways that are more basic and instinctual. In todays episode we talk about where fear comes from, and how to manage it. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 22 Aug 2023 | 268 - Creation is the Purpose of Life | 00:14:10 | |
What do you think the purpose of life is? Do you ever wonder why we’re here? Today I want to talk about some ideas of what we’re supposed to do with the one life that we have.“Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual." — Arthur Koestler My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 29 Mar 2021 | 180 - Ask For Help | 00:12:49 | |
“Don’t be ashamed to need help. Like a soldier storming a wall, you have a mission to accomplish. And if you’ve been wounded and you need a comrade to pull you up? So what?”— Marcus Aurelius The Stoics teach us that we’re part of the human community, that we’re here to help and support our fellow humans. We are social animals, and as much as we may think that we are independent, we’ve thrived as humans because of our cooperation. None of us can survive just on our own. We rely on each other in a very interconnected society. So why is it SO hard to ask for help? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 11 May 2018 | 123 - A Different Person | 00:04:49 | |
“If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.” ― Seneca My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 30 Mar 2018 | 81 - Impressions and Assent of the Will | 00:04:20 | |
“Impressions, striking a person’s mind as soon as he perceives something within range of his senses, are not voluntary or subject to his will, they impose themselves on people’s attention almost with a will of their own. But the act of assent which endorses these impressions is voluntary and a function of the human will.” — Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 31 Jan 2018 | 23 - Role Models | 00:04:13 | |
The greatest emperor in Rome had role models. Who are yours? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | 183 - Mind And Body | 00:13:02 | |
“Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars. Respond to this person or that person, this challenge, this deed. Quit the evasions. Stop giving yourself needless trouble. It is time to really live; to fully inhabit the situation you happen to be in right now. You are not some disinterested bystander. Participate. Exert yourself.”— EpictetusOne of the hardest things that we have to deal with as humans is anxiety. As humans, we evolved to be constantly aware of threats around us. This is how our brains evolved to keep us alive. That rustling in the bushes could have been a snake or tiger. The adrenaline spike got us ready in flash should we need to fight for our lives or run for safety. Without these traits, humans would not have survived very long. The problem is that we are built to handle threats that don’t exist for most of us. Getting your brain to understand and appreciate that though is a whole other challenge to our modern world. Because our brains are constantly on the lookout for threats, we may feel uncomfortable or anxious for something that we “think” we shouldn’t cause that kind of response. We also can't just "think" our way out of anxiety. Because anxiety is a physical sensation, it needs to be handled in a physical way. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 20 Dec 2021 | 216 - Give Yourself Fully To Your Endeavors | 00:10:44 | |
Forget everything else. Keep hold of this alone and remember it: Each of us lives only now, this brief instant. —Marcus AureliusDon’t let fear, low self-esteem and the negative voices hold you back from your true destiny. —David GogginsOne of the hardest things for me, and I’m sure that many of you fall into the same category, is to know what you want and have the courage to go after it. There are plenty of reason why this happens, and for the most part it comes down to fear, and the two biggest are fear of failure, and fear of disapproval of others. Today I want to talk about some changes I’m making in my life, and how I’m facing these fears. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 20 Sep 2021 | 204 - Blame and Responsibility | 00:09:28 | |
If change is forced upon you, you must resist the temptation to overreact or feel sorry for yourself. — Robert GreeneHow often do you feel that life is unfair? That something happened that you think should not have happened to you? Maybe someone hurt you and you want them to fix it? In this episode I want to talk about blame and responsibility. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 25 Nov 2023 | 280 - Interview With Author Ryan Bush | 01:46:33 | |
Ryan Bush is the author of Designing the Mind and Become Who You Are. We sat down and had an interesting conversation about a understanding self esteem and the positive case for depression. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 03 Feb 2018 | 26 - The Best You | 00:04:24 | |
Are you being the best version of yourself? My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 14 May 2018 | 126 - Admonition | 00:08:22 | |
“To admonish is better than to reproach for admonition is mild and friendly, but reproach is harsh and insulting; and admonition corrects those who are doing wrong, but reproach only convicts them.” ― Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 02 Apr 2018 | 84 - Logic and Empathy | 00:05:46 | |
“When somebody’s wife or child dies, to a man we all routinely say, ‘Well, that’s part of life.’ But if one of our own family is involved, then right away it’s ‘Poor, poor me!’ We would do better to remember how we react when a similar loss afflicts others.” — Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | 220 - Stoics and Emotions | 00:14:28 | |
Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings. —SenecaStoicism is often seen as a tool to avoid emotions, but is this a good idea? How should stoics handle their emotions? In this episode, I respond to criticism in Psychology today that Stoicism is a fad and that it is a dangerous tool that promotes the repression of a emotion. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | 178 - If It's Endurable, Then Endure It | 00:11:26 | |
“Everything that happens is either endurable or not. If it’s endurable, then endure it. Stop complaining. If it’s unendurable… then stop complaining. Your destruction will mean its end as well. Just remember: you can endure anything your mind can make endurable, by treating it as in your interest to do so.”— Marcus AureliusHow often do we complain about the things that we don’t like about in life? There are so many things to complain about in life. Even at this moment, there are so many things to complain about. The Pandemic. The government. Politics. Our relationships with others. Money. Even the weather. We can all find things to complain about. Complaining about something wishes things to be other than they are. It is trying to get the universe to change for us. The universe doesn’t care about our complaints. If you are able, do something about it. If you are cannot, accept it, let it go, and move on. To continue complaining is a waste of time and energy.Listen to more episodes at: https://stoic.coffee My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 09 May 2018 | 121 - Anger If Not Restrained... | 00:06:08 | |
“Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.” ― Seneca My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 28 Mar 2018 | 79 - Accept the Inevitable | 00:03:51 | |
“If we try to adapt our mind to the regular sequence of changes and accept the inevitable with good grace, our life will proceed quite smoothly and harmoniously.” - Epictetus My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 29 Jan 2018 | 21 - Your Judgements | 00:06:24 | |
How you think about things determines how you feel about them. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | 212 - Friction | 00:14:35 | |
Anxieties can only come from your internal judgement.— Marcus AureliusWe all have things in our lives that seems to stop us from completing things that we really want to do. Often, these things aren’t even all that big but end up being show stoppers nonetheless. Today I want to talk about why it’s important to pay attention to the things that get in your way, and some possible ways to get around them. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 | 209 - Privilege | 00:14:01 | |
One cannot pursue one’s own highest good without at the same time necessarily promoting the good of others. A life based on narrow self-interest cannot be esteemed by any honorable measurement. Seeking the very best in ourselves means actively caring for the welfare of other human beings. Our human contract is not with the few people with whom our affairs are most immediately intertwined, nor to the prominent, rich, or well educated, but to all our human brethren.— EpictetusWhat kind of privileges have you had in your life? Do you recognize the advantages that you have enjoyed? In this episode I want to talk about privilege, and how the stoics encourage us to use the privliges we have to improve society. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | 217 - Interview With Donald J. Robertson | 01:39:38 | |
An interview with Donald J. Robertson about his new graphic novel about Marcus Aurelius called Verissimus. We talk about all kinds of stoic history and the politics of his day. My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! | |||