The Missing Piece of Stoicism: Why Kindness i...

What can you do with a setback you cannot undo?In this recorded Stoic talk, I explore the difference between enjoying a moment and valuing how you spent it. We look at wanting the life you already have, finding a useful response to adversity, and practising with ordinary frustrat ...  Show more

“Bear and forbear.” Two words are easy enough to remember. Using them when a conversation becomes uncomfortable, or your phone offers an escape from work, is harder.In this episode I look at where the saying comes from, what Aulus Gellius actually reports about Epictetus, and why ...  Show more

This episode explores the quiet courage it takes to ask for help—and the deeper Stoic truth that vulnerability is not weakness but strength.From Marcus Aurelius’s reminder that “there is no shame in being helped” to Ryan Holiday’s call for bravery in admitting our needs, we see h ...  Show more

Stoicism is unlike any other philosophy in the world. A pragmatic philosophy that has gained rapid popularity in modern times. It teaches self-control and fortitude as a means for overcoming destructive emotions.  

A big challenge in today's highly technological er ...

In this episode, we look at what Stoicism has to say about resisting the urge for revenge and reclaiming our inner freedom.With help from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Diogenes, we examine why retaliation degrades us and how self-mastery is a better path to strength. Instead of ...  Show more