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The Chief Task In Life Is This
Season 1 Episode 154
The ancient Stoic teacher Epictetus said we should contemplate daily the freedom of our will: The fact that no matter what happens or what anyone els…
2 years, 1 month ago
Stoic Help With Socializing
Season 1 Episode 153
"Our fellowship is very similar to an arch of stones, which would fall apart, if they did not reciprocally support each other."
— Seneca, Letters 95.5…
2 years, 1 month ago
Guided Exercise: Reframe Life's Paintings
Season 1 Episode 152
A step-by-step exercise showing how to mentally reframe challenging situations.
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2 years, 2 months ago
A Stoic Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
Season 1 Episode 151
"What I will teach you is the ability to become rich as speedily as possible.. I will lead you by a shortcut to the greatest wealth... not wanting so…
2 years, 2 months ago
Stoic Paradox 3 - All Vices Are Equal And All Virtues Are Equal
Season 1 Episode 150
In this episode, we look at Cicero's third Stoic paradox—that all vices are equal and all virtues are equal.
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2 years, 2 months ago
Be Your Own Master: Only The Philosophical Are Free
Season 1 Episode 149
We often bemoan the restrictions that are placed on us.
Whether we feel held back by our many personal responsibilities or stifled by our work environ…
2 years, 3 months ago
Finding Purpose: The Joy of Becoming Good
Season 1 Episode 148
As we know, Stoicism is a practical philosophy.
Theory alone does not improve the skill of being good.
Only the struggle of everyday experience improve…
2 years, 3 months ago
100 Tips For A Stoic Life
Season 1 Episode 147
It’s obvious to say, but important nonetheless: if we’re to make progress toward a more Stoic life, we have to regularly practice the principles of t…
2 years, 3 months ago
Stoic Paradox 2 - When Virtue Is Present, Nothing Will Be Lacking
Season 1 Episode 146
In this episode, we look at Cicero's second Stoic paradox—that virtue is all that is needed for happiness.
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2 years, 3 months ago
Gain Freedom From Envy With The Self-Consultation Technique
Season 1 Episode 145
It’s a common disruption to our tranquility: putting someone else’s life on a pedestal compared to our own.
We envy the apparent prosperity and happin…
2 years, 4 months ago