Eight minutes to set a clearer head before the day gets hold of you. This guided Stoic meditation moves through three simple steps: observe what is actually happening, notice the judgment you have quietly attached to it, then choose a steadier way to see it. The point is not to feel nothing. It is to stop being run by the first reaction, so you can watch you ... Show More
Aug 11
Nobody Does Evil on Purpose. Really?
Stoicism says nobody does wrong on purpose: every bad act begins in a mistaken judgement about what is good. But does that survive contact with clear-eyed cruelty, compulsive habit and modern moral psychology?I test the claim against Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Medea, research on ... Show More
18m 32s
Aug 3
Why the Relaxed Man Always Wins (with Bas Rutten)
The most feared striker in MMA history spent this conversation talking about calm.Before his first fight in Japan, Bas Rutten wrote one letter on each fist with a marker: R, for rustig, Dutch for relaxed. He'd found out that morning his opponent was 33 pounds heavier, the round w ... Show More
1h 49m
Mar 2025
#1072 Meditation on Being Stoic
<p>A meditation designed to help you cultivate inner strength, resilience, and peace of mind. Inspired by the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, this meditation will guide you through reflections on <strong data-start="384" data-end="438">co ... Show More
23m 13s
Sep 2023
5 Stoic Things You Must Do Every Morning: Stoic Routine for Resilience and Mindfulness
Discover the powerful Stoic morning routine with '5 Stoic Things You Must Do Every Morning.' In this episode, we delve into essential practices designed to foster resilience, mindfulness, and purpose. Embrace the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca to tra ... Show More
15m 32s
Mar 2025
Transforming Confusion, Day 4: "The Stoic's Gaze: Perceiving Opportunity in Challenges"
"The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control." - Epictetus, Stoic slave Today, we explore the Stoic pursuit of wisdom ... Show More
12m 1s