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 psychopathy and the Stoics' own internal disagreement. Then I keep the practi ... Show More
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
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
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
Oct 2025
Overcoming Adversity for a Stronger Mindset
Episode Description:. In this empowering episode of Speak with Power:. Daily Confidence Boost, delve deep into the art of mental resilience, learning practical strategies to bounce back from adversity stronger and wiser. Discover how to cultivate inner strength, foster optimism, ... Show More
5m 20s
Aug 2023
Stoicism - Advice for Hard Times
Quotes from famous stoics and thinkers, inspired by Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and more, many who went through unimaginable challenges and difficulty, yet their names remain a legacy to this day.Speaker:Jarrett Raymond▶Subscribe for New Motivational Videos :https://bit.ly ... Show More
11m 54s
Jan 2025
The Path to Victory through the Concepts of CHANGE 2025
In this episode, we explore the timeless wisdom of Stoic philosophy and its profound lessons on navigating change. Discover how ancient principles can help you adapt, persevere, and thrive in the face of adversity. We'll unpack key concepts of resilience, decision-making, and str ... Show More
12m 10s
Jun 2025
3638: The Manifestation of Inner Strength by Ryan Holiday on Emotional Peace and Resilience
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3638: Ryan Holiday reflects on the brutal yet transformative experience of pushing the body beyond exhaustion to reveal the ... Show More
10m 59s