People often treat Stoicism as something you read rather than something you train. This episode is my attempt to lay out a more systematic way to actually practise it. It is a full talk I gave on The Stoa, the open space hosted by Peter Limberg, who runs regular free workshops and conversations with genuinely interesting thinkers. Big thanks to Peter for hav ... Show More
Jun 26
Marcus Aurelius Morning Preparation: Stoic Affirmations from the Meditations
During the 170s of the common era, while ruling an empire and often away from Rome, Marcus Aurelius wrote notes to himself in Greek. What survived is not a public book. It is a private notebook, the Meditations, sentences a man wrote to remind himself how to live.This is a short ... Show More
8m 10s
Jun 15
Are Stoics Emotionless? Erick Cloward, Author of Stoicism 101
Are Stoics really emotionless? It is the most common thing people believe about Stoicism, and it puts a lot of people off the one idea that might actually help them.In this conversation I sit down with Erick Cloward, host of the Stoic Coffee Break podcast and author of Stoicism 1 ... Show More
1h 35m
Jul 2024
Chatterbox #322 – The Stoicism explosion
Curious about the growing popularity of Stoicism but not sure what it’s all about? In this engaging episode of Chatterbox, hosts Andrew and Anna dive into the philosophy of Stoicism. They unpack its principles, discuss why it has gained traction in recent years, and share practic ... Show More
33m 52s
Aug 2024
Build an UNBREAKABLE MIND Using Stoic Methods
Forge an Unbreakable Mindset: Embrace Stoic Philosophy to Conquer Adversity with Fearless Resolve and Insane Willpower. Discover the secrets of ancient Stoics to transform obstacles into opportunities, master self-discipline, metabolize fear into focused intensity, and achieve ex ... Show More
18m 56s