Author: Erick
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Skeptical, not Cynical: How to Think in an Age of Misinformation | 372
In today’s media environment do you know how to think well? How do you know who to trust? Today we’re going to talk about how Stoicism can help you to think critically about what you consume, and how be skeptical without being cynical. “You become what you give your attention to…If you yourself don’t choose…
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Akrasia: The Challenge of Knowing vs. Doing | 371
How often do you put things off? Why do you put things off that you know you should do? Maybe waiting for circumstances to be just right before you make a change? In this week’s episode we’re going to dive a deeper into why put things off, and what you can do to build momentum,…
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370 – Q & A: Opinions, Anxiety, Ambition, & Knowing vs. Doing
How do you stop worrying about what others think of you? Is worrying ever useful? Can Stoics be ambitious? How can I actually do what I know I should? In this week’s episode I answer some of your questions through the lens of Stoicism. “It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more…
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369 – Spend It Like a Millionaire: Why Holding Back Isn’t Humility
What if the thing you’ve been quietly doing your whole life — the thing that feels almost too easy to count — is actually your greatest gift to the world? And what would it cost you to keep holding it back? “If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don’t hoard…
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368 – Finding Your Pace: Stoic Advice for Dealing with Burnout
How do you get back up when too many things in life hit you all at once? How do you get your momentum back when it feels like every step is like wading through molasses? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism and friendship can find your balance and get moving again when life…
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367 – Choosing From the Wreckage: The Stoic Guide to Impossible Decisions
How do you make a decision when all the choices in front of you feel like bad ones? Today I want talk about how Stoicism can help us take action when faced with impossible choices. “What should we have ready at hand in a situation like this? The knowledge of what is mine and what…
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366 – Your Beautiful Life: The Path of Stoic Joy
Is Stoicism all about being strong and serious? Is it too pessimistic and always looking for where things can go wrong, where the next challenge or struggle is? Today I want to talk about the softer side of Stoicism, and how many of the tools the Stoics teach us can actually lead us to joy.…
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365 – The Test of Power: Why Stoic Virtue Matters in Leadership
Why does virtue matter in leadership? What happens to a community, a city, a country when there is lack of virtue in leadership? In this episode we’re going to discuss power, leadership, and why virtue matters. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” —…
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364 – Moral Courage: Standing Up to Injustice
Why is it important to resist and stand up against injustice? What happens when we don’t stand up to injustice? Today we’ll explore why virtue is necessary, what the Stoics taught about resistance, and how to actually practice moral courage in your daily life. “The object of life is not to be on the side…
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363 – Step into Greatness: How to Be Your Own Hero
Are you living the life you want? Are you waiting for something to happen to push you into becoming the hero of your own story? In this episode I want to talk about why we fear stepping into greatness, and how you can be your own hero. “Every difficulty in life presents us with an…