Strategic Stillness: The Game Plan for Overco...

Are Stoics really emotionless? It is the most common thing people believe about Stoicism, and it puts a lot of people off the one idea that might actually help them.In this conversation I sit down with Erick Cloward, host of the Stoic Coffee Break podcast and author of Stoicism 1 ...  Show more

Marcus Aurelius is the most quoted philosopher on the internet, and his private journal shows a man who kept failing at the thing he's famous for. He struggled to get out of bed. He needed ten separate strategies to manage his temper. Near the end of his life he wrote, to himself ...  Show more

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 3259: Shirley from DaringLiving.com offers practical advice on staying present and managing emotions through mindfulness. D ...  Show more

In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating world of the reticular activating system (RAS) and how it shapes our perception of reality. Think of your brain as a bouncer at the door, filtering out irrelevant information and letting in only what’s important – and the best ...

"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." - Marcus Aurelius Be guided in a meditation on resilience, the Stoic ability to bounce back from adversity. Discover how to view challenges as opportunities to strengthen your inner fortitude and ...  Show more

Ever feel like meditation is more stressful than calming? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down how to make meditation simple, why it works, and how it can literally rewire your brain for success. Plus, I’ll share my experience with 10-day silent retreats and the big ...