It seems obvious. If you want to be better at your job, work more. If you want to be more successful, focus on it entirely. Yet history doesn’t actually bear this out.
Overwork. A lack of balance…it ends in ruin. It’s why Marcus Aurelius tried to remind himself to “not be all about business.” It’s why Seneca advocated wandering walks and lots of time readin ... 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
Apr 2022
How Daddy Issues Was Born
<p>Before anything else, let me put this out here, THIS episode talks about BULLYING in the office space and losing yourself in the process because the BULLIES made you believe that you’re supposed to take it all in.</p><p>Last week, we talked about how to succeed in life and get ... Show More
58m 22s
Apr 2022
How Daddy Issues Was Born
<p>Before anything else, let me put this out here, THIS episode talks about BULLYING in the office space and losing yourself in the process because the BULLIES made you believe that you’re supposed to take it all in.</p><p>Last week, we talked about how to succeed in life and get ... Show More
58m 22s