“It’s been a strange year, hasn’t it? Our days have been disrupted. Our lifestyles changed. Plans have been put on pause. Whole projects made impossible. In one sense, this pandemic has been totally unprecedented. But in another sense, isn’t it all too common? We find ourselves laid up with a broken leg. We have to spend two months away from home, cleaning u ... Show More
Nov 24
We Are All Trying This | Train To Let Go Of What's Not Yours
<p>Seneca wasn’t perfect. He struggled, as all humans do, with inconsistencies between his philosophy and his actions. So, why should we listen to him?</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" ... Show More
8m 57s
Apr 2023
Money Lessons from the Dying: Insights from a Hospice Doctor
What can the dying teach us about money? Turns out, it’s a lot. It’s an interesting question that, if you’re like me, you don’t think about a lot on a daily basis. Sometimes it’s even hard to imagine that one day I just won’t exist anymore. Not to get too morbid with you, but as ... Show More
42m 38s
Nov 2019
(126) La vie ne nous doit rien
<p>Avez-vous déjà eu le sentiment que certaines choses vous étaient dues ? Avez-vous ressenti de l'indignation quand vous ne les avez pas reçues ? Cette semaine, j’examine avec vous comment se manifeste ce sentiment que quelque chose nous est dû, comment il se construit, et pourq ... Show More
20m 31s
Sep 2023
Why do festivals keep ending in disaster?
Throughout the summer, the headlines have been dotted with large-scale events going awry. What’s driving the increase in chaos? Plus: Clorox gets hacked, Katy Perry cashes in, and $1.7T screw up.
Join our hosts Sara Friedman and Ben Berkley as they take you through our most inte ... Show More
12m 1s
Feb 2019
(090) S’occuper de ses affaires
<p>Et si on choisissait de consacrer toute notre énergie, notre temps et nos pensées à ce qui nous concerne, ce qui est de notre responsabilité, ce qui relève de notre contrôle, en s'affranchissant du reste ? Vivrait-on mieux ? C’est le concept que nous propose Byron Katie et que ... Show More
16m 20s
Sep 2020
Should we donate to charity because it "feels good"?
In this episode, we discuss some of the concepts behind effective altruism with our friend Lucia. We touch on her motivations for setting up a public health charity, the Giving What We Can Pledge, and a few other curiosities. Enjoy! Sponsored by SkillshareThis episode is kindly s ... Show More
1h 10m
Jan 2022
Ins and Outs for Living Your Best Life
<p>Today, we’re talking about what we’re currently loving and what isn’t resonating with us anymore. Through our own personal growth journeys over the last few years, we’ve realized some things just aren’t aligning with us anymore. To keep it lighthearted, we also share our thoug ... Show More
50m 21s