This is what we tell ourselves: Someday I will write my book. Someday I will travel abroad. Someday I will learn how to play guitar.
But someday soon, you will no longer be able to say, “someday…”
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“A good character is the only guarantee of everlasting, carefree happiness.” – Seneca
The Stoics believed in living a virtuous life, one with the potential ... Show More
Mar 1
Why Thinking About Your Death Will Save Your Life
Meditating on death isn’t depressing, it’s clarifying. In this episode, Ryan explains how the Stoic practice of Memento Mori will sharpen your priorities, push you to stop wasting time, and remind you to live with character now, not later. 🪙 We have a collection of items in the ... Show More
17m 44s
Sep 2017
2: Ancient Wisdom for a Better Life: Letters from a Stoic by Seneca
"You want your life to be where, if it was your last year, you'd happy with how your life turned out." Letters from a Stoic is one of Neil's and Nat's favorite works of philosophy, and has taken the world by storm in a massive resurgence over the last 10 years. Unlike most philos ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2016
How to Live a Good Life [BONUS EPISODE]
What if today was the day that changed everything? What if you didn’t have to wait to step into your good life and, instead, you could just start living it? This moment. This day. What if a good life was a simple, daily practice, not some faraway place that someday, off in the di ... Show More
9m 8s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Our guest today is one of the most prominent happiness researchers in the world, and he has come to the conc ... Show More
