Author: Erick
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286 – Remember Death
“You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” — Marcus Aurelius How often do you think about your death? Consider how facing your mortality can make your life richer, fuller, and happier. Remembering death helps us appreciate the present moment and find contentment now rather than waiting…
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285 – Ambition or Contentment
“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.” — Epictetus Learn how stoicism can help you achieve your goals while still finding contentment in your daily life. Discover the balance between ambition and contentment, and how focusing…
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284 – Q & A – Daily Life, God, Difficult People, and Politics
This week’s episode is a Q & A edition. I talk about how to practice stoicism in daily life, god, dealing with difficult people, and who would Marcus Aurelius vote for!
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283 – Interview With Gavan Wilhite
In this week’s episode, I had a captivating conversation with Gavan Wilhite, a serial entrepreneur. We discussed the power of stoicism in business and making a positive impact on the world. Gavan is an exceptional individual, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy our enlightening discussion.
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282 – Timeless Principles For Handling a Changing World
Discover the timeless principles of Stoicism that can help you navigate the ever-changing world. Learn to focus on what doesn’t change, embrace change, seek growth over comfort, practice gratitude, live in the present moment, cultivate inner resilience, and practice compassion and understanding. These principles will empower you to handle whatever life throws your way. Join…
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281 – Self Discipline is Self Care
Self-discipline is often misunderstood as depriving oneself of pleasure. However, it is actually a form of self-care that prioritizes long-term well-being and goals. By practicing self-awareness and making proactive choices, we can take better care of ourselves and make clearheaded decisions that lead to a more fulfilling life. Saying no and setting boundaries are also…
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280 – Interview with Author Ryan Bush
This week’s episode features an interview with author Ryan Bush, who takes a design approach to structuring your thinking. In this conversation, they discuss topics such as changing how you think, self-esteem, and depression. Ryan shares insights from his book “Become Who You Are,” which explores the connection between happiness and embodying personal virtues. Tune…
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279 – Not True But Useful
“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” — Marcus Aurelius Can you hold beliefs that are not true, but are useful? The idea of “Useful, Not True” suggests that our perspective on something doesn’t have to be true, as long as it’s useful. Let’s…
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278 – The Truth About Lying
“It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.” — Noel Coward Do you lie? Do you believe that everyone lies? Why are some lies acceptable? Today I want to talk about the different kinds of lies and deceptions, and what we can do to be a bit more…
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277 – Embracing the Unexpected: How to Handle Life’s Plot Twists Like a Stoic
“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 Do you fear the unexpected? Do you stress out when life throws you a curveball? Life is full of surprises. When we think that we’ve…