It’s not that you should never speak up. It’s not that you should never speak truth to power. It’s just that you should never do it while you’re angry. Do it after you’ve calmed down. Do it after you’ve had time to think about it. Do it after you’ve slept on it.
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They’re Not Thinking About You At All | The Dangerous Comfort of Half Measures
Day to day, it’s only our individual actions that are up to us: How we treat people, how we run our businesses, what we think about.📚 Grab the free PDF at tim.blog/seneca🎙️ Listen to the audiobook on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Tao-of-Seneca-Audiobook/👉 Support the ... Show More
15m 35s
Sep 2025
Episode #236 ... Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
Today we talk about the collection of journals known as Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. We mark the differences between Stoicism, modern Stoic ethics, and the journals of Marcus Aurelius. We talk about the divine logos, indifferents, and how metaphysical assumptions ladder up int ... Show More
34m 39s
Jun 2019
Episode 62, Epictetus: A Guide to Stoicism (Part III. Modern Stoicism)
<p class="">Imagine you are in an open field which stretches in every direction, further than your eyes can see. Since there is nothing of interest in your immediate surroundings, you set your sights on the horizon. You begin to walk with purpose; long strides eventually break in ... Show More
51m 6s
Jun 2019
Episode 62, Epictetus: A Guide to Stoicism (Part I. The Context and Life of Epictetus)
<p class="">Imagine you are in an open field which stretches in every direction, further than your eyes can see. Since there is nothing of interest in your immediate surroundings, you set your sights on the horizon. You begin to walk with purpose; long strides eventually break in ... Show More
54m 36s
Oct 2023
#335 - 7 Ways to Manage Daily Chaos
Today, we’re getting more practical. I’m going to share seven ways to manage daily chaos, and while you could apply one of these on its own, these seven things are super helpful in order as a series of steps.
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19m 47s
May 2024
Mindset Skills of High Performers: Psychology Hacks for Thriving Through Adversity w/ Dr. Adam Wright and Nick Holton
<p>In this episode I am joined by Dr. Adam wright, Director of Mental Performance of MLB’s Washington Nationals, and Nick Holton, Co-director of Human Flourishing & optimal performance coach.</p><p>Both men specialize in anti-fragility training which is the art of not just su ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2025
Ep.471: The Path to Peace | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress
The Path to Peace | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressIn this episode, Matt explains why real peace doesn’t come from chasing external fixes. Instead, he shares how releasing old emotions and turning inward helps you find lasting stillness within yourself—beyond intrusive t ... Show More
12m 55s