If you set your goal as winning, you have handed your peace of mind to other people and to luck. Epictetus had a fix for this, and it is the heart of Chapter 19 of his Enchiridion: aim at things that are actually yours to control. In this episode I work through the difference between external goals, the contest, the prize, the verdict of others, and internal ... Show More
Oct 15
Jon Friedland: Jiu-Jitsu, Fear and the Practice of Stoicism
Your first jiu-jitsu class can expose how little your toughness helps. Going back takes a different kind of courage.Jon Friedland joins me to explore what training can teach us about Stoicism. We discuss competition nerves, judging a performance without clinging to the result, an ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 13
Difficult People: A Stoic Masterclass
How do you stay yourself around someone who keeps drawing you into conflict?In this recorded Stoic masterclass, I work through five practical moves: expect difficulty, notice the hook, drop the rope, make your boundary a behaviour, and look honestly at your own patterns. We also ... Show More
35m 5s
Oct 6
Stoic Joy: Six Habits For A Calmer Life
You can get better at handling difficulty and still forget to enjoy your life.This half-hour Stoic talk explores six habits for practising joy, including the seven-second control check, the View from Above and the Joy of Enough. It also covers a 24-hour virtue experiment, obstacl ... Show More
31m 23s
May 2025
How to Get Out of Your Own Way
In this episode, we explore how our judgments—not external events—shape our emotional world, from a child’s toy envy to ancient Stoic parables and the quiet wisdom of Nan Shepherd.Using Epictetus’s insights and Shepherd’s meditative reflections, we examine how reclaiming control ... Show More
5m 36s
Mar 2025
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Success: Stoic Secrets
Episode Description
In this motivational Friday episode of The Daily Boost, Scott Smith delivers timeless wisdom drawn from Stoic philosophy that remains relevant after 2,000 years. Scott shares powerful insights about humility, choosing the right environment, protecting your tim ... Show More
11m 21s
Apr 2024
7 Stoic Rules for Happiness
7 Stoic Rules for Happiness
I'm a fan of Stoic Philosophy. While it may be over 2,000 years old, its practicality is still valid.
These rules to live by will help you have a happier life:
1. If you're going to learn and succeed, be humble. There is always someone more intelligent ... Show More
11m 54s
Jul 2025
Defending Ourselves Against Our Enemies
In this episode, we look at what Stoicism has to say about resisting the urge for revenge and reclaiming our inner freedom.With help from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Diogenes, we examine why retaliation degrades us and how self-mastery is a better path to strength. Instead of ... Show More
4m 54s
Jun 2023
7 Stoic Rules for a Happier Life
7 Stoic Rules for a Happier Life
I'm a fan of Stoic Philosophy. While it may be over 2,000 years old, its practicality is still valid.
These rules to live by will help you have a happier life:
1. If you're going to learn and succeed, be humble. There is always someone more intell ... Show More
11m 26s
