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Join Peter as he explores human potential through the eyes of world-class leaders in technology, business, sport and health. Having spent a lifetime surrounded by elite leaders, Peter has always been fascinated by the potential of humans. What is the difference between good and great? How do you find balance in this fast-paced world? We’ll deconstruct these questions, among others, by speaking to CEO’s, elite athletes, founders of billion dollar companies, mindfulness gurus and so many more. ...
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Cato the Younger, Stoic role model. Bronze bust from Volubilis, dated to the 1st century, Musée de l'Histoire et des Civilizations in Rabat, Morocco. Image from Wikimedia, CC license. [This series of posts is based on A Handbook for New Stoics—How to Thrive in a World out of Your Control, co-authored by yours truly and Greg Lopez. It is a collectio…
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“For my part, Brutus, I am perfectly persuaded that it is expedient for me to philosophize; for what can I do better, especially as I have no regular occupation? But I am not for limiting my philosophy to a few subjects; for philosophy is a matter in which it is difficult to acquire a little knowledge without acquainting yourself with many, or all …
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The Athenian general Nicias, a co-protagonist, together with Laches and Socrates, of this dialogue. Image from Wikimedia, CC license. The Practical Wisdom podcast I produce is not for the faint of heart. Each series of episodes presents a deep dive into a single text from the Greco-Roman wisdom tradition. From time to time, as in the case of this p…
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“Virtue, then, is twofold, intellectual and moral. Both the coming-into-being and increase of intellectual virtue result mostly from teaching—hence it requires experience and time—whereas moral virtue is the result of habit, and so it is that moral virtue got its name [ēthikē] by a slight alteration of the term habit [ethos]. It is also clear, as a…
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Epicurus, image from nypl.getarchive.net, CC license The Practical Wisdom podcast I produce is not for the faint of heart. Each series of episodes presents a deep dive into a single text from the Greco-Roman wisdom tradition. From time to time, as in the case of this post, it may helpful to pause and collect together all the entries referring to th…
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[Based on How to Have a Life: An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time Wisely, by Seneca, translated by James S. Romm. Full book series here.] Life is short, isn’t it? Well, it depends on how you measure its length, and on how you weigh the relative importance of quality and quantity. One of the best sources for reflections on this theme surely is Lucius…
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Image from thebluediamondgallery.com, CC license. [This series of posts is based on A Handbook for New Stoics—How to Thrive in a World out of Your Control, co-authored by yours truly and Greg Lopez. It is a collection of 52 exercises, which we propose reader try out one per week during a whole year, to actually live like a Stoic. In Europe/UK the b…
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“SOCRATES: Now, Nicias, could you explain it to us again from the beginning? You know we started our discussion by considering bravery as a part of goodness? NICIAS: Yes, I do. SOCRATES: So you did agree with our answer that it’s a part, and hence that there are other parts, which are known collectively as goodness, didn’t you? NICIAS: Yes, of cour…
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Science by Nick Youngson, CC license from pix4free.org One of the never ending discussions I’ve been involved since I have shifted career from evolutionary biology to philosophy of science is the issue of scientism. Heck, I have even co-edited (with my friend Maarten Boudry) a book about the darn thing. So let’s put the matter to rest once and for …
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Ancient Greek wrestling, Parthenon freeze. Image from Wikimedia, CC license. [This series of posts is based on A Handbook for New Stoics—How to Thrive in a World out of Your Control, co-authored by yours truly and Greg Lopez. It is a collection of 52 exercises, which we propose reader try out one per week during a whole year, to actually live like …
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Well, this is an unusual suggestion, since the book in question is my own! Or, rather, a co-production with my friends Meredith Kunz and Greg Lopez, the latter also the co-author of my A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World out of Your Control. The new book is entitled Beyond Stoicism: A Guide to the Good Life with Stoics, Skeptics, Ep…
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Marcus Aurelius, image from citaty-slavnych.sk, CC license. [This series of posts is based on A Handbook for New Stoics—How to Thrive in a World out of Your Control, co-authored by yours truly and Greg Lopez. It is a collection of 52 exercises, which we propose reader try out one per week during a whole year, to actually live like a Stoic. In Europ…
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“Any means by which it is possible to procure freedom from fearing other people is a natural good. Some people have desired to gain reputation and to be well regarded, thinking in this way to gain protection from others. If the lives of such people are secure, they have acquired a natural blessing; but if they are not, they do not possess what they…
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Epictetus, engraving by Juan de Noort, 1635. Image from boudewijnhuijgens.getarchive.net, CC license. As I’ve explained in my previous essay, the philosopher Epictetus of Hierapolis has changed my life when I first encountered him a decade ago. He is often presented as a rather “conservative” Stoic, whose philosophy reaches back to that of the thir…
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Your Life and Your Death
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It takes courage to see your life outside of the opinions of others, only when you do so can you live authentically and fully.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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What does adversity have to do with nature? What is nature according to the stoics?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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How a Stoic deals with adversity
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It’s is not the adversity itself, but your judgements about them.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Do you ruminate over the past or worry about the future? Marcus suggests 2 steps to help you test those mental impressions.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Keeping your judgements of others in check
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We often make judgements of people we know nothing about. The online world makes it event easier to judge, but this is not the Stoic way.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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You’ve controlled your anger, what now? What should I do to address the situation? Seneca has some advice for us.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Pause and delay your anger
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Anger is a passion that is difficult to control.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Checking your impressions is an important practice, but do you check those things which you avoid?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Boil your desires for externalities
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Objectify your desires to truly understand what it is that you’re chasing. This will ensure your desires do not become passions.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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An anxious mind is the consequence of bad judgement.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Creating your inner citadel
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Retreating to your inner citadel is easier when you can address the problems with statements and in turn, reframe the initial impressions.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Your mind and body are connected, however, you do have co tell over your will - your ability to choose how you respond to pain.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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We will discuss the four moods that could negatively impact your philosophical progress, which we identified by Marcus Aurelius.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Are your judgements in check?
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Before we ask ourselves whether or not something is within our control, we need to make sure our judgments about certain things are reasonable.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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The philosopher is a doctor for the soul and the philosophers school is the hospital for the soul.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Questioning every action may be difficult but we are creatures of habit, therefore, being mindful in fast and difficult moments calls for more practice in becoming more mindful.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Being a Stoic Cosmopolitan
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Expand your sphere of compassion and care past yourself, past your family, you friends and into your communities.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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The four virtues should be flexible based on your capabilities and your individual realities.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Don’t use stoicism as an object when you’re trying to help people. Embody the philosophy!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Do not stretch yourself too thin! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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“The lesser of two evils” is still deciding do choose evil. Do whatever political good you can. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Not while in bed, but before bed, a Stoic should honestly review their actions. Remember to pardon yourself.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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When no one is looking, how do you keep yourself accountable for maintaining your Stoic philosophy?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Addressing temporary madness
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Catch and release the feelings of anger!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Renaissance Wisdom: Ethics and Prosperity
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Today's episode is joined by Shane Sorensen from Renaissance Wisdom where we discuss Ethics and Prosperity. What wisdom can we draw from the past to bring into today's struggles? Learn out more about Shane and Renaissance Wisdom here: https://renaissance-wisdom.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supp…
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Difficulties into opportunities
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You can be Stoic in the moment, but can you reflect on oneself as well?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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How Marcus Aurelius dealt with frustrating people
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Today we discuss how Marcus Aurelius dealt with frustrating people and the passages we referenced.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Premeditate on encountering difficult people. Choose to work with them instead.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Being and Becoming with Coach David
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Today I am joined by David Ades owner of Dying to Live to discuss Being and Becoming. https://dyingtolive.blog--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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It’s fun to talk about your life and adventures but talking with others, at its core, is about social bonding. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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You dare insult me? A Stoic?
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Let the insults roll! Stoics have better things to in the present, fleeting moments of life, than worry about silly words.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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It’s easy to rally up against or for something of someone. The wise Stoic first questions before whether or not it impacts their own virtue.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Stoics speak less, but when spoken, with more intention. Speaking well.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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YOLO: Is it a worthwhile mantra?
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Life is shorter than we realize, focus your efforts on those things that will bring meaning and fulfillment.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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You have power over your peace
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Premeditate on frustrating situations and CHOOSE to be calm. Accept whatever comes your way. Course now Available! stoicsage.teachable.com/p/stoic-sage-s-becoming-stoic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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Seek out the friends that are likely to help you achieve excellence.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportDoor The Stoic Sage
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