We Have The Potential To Live A Good Life

We Have The Potential To Live A Good Life

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We Suffer Most in Our Imagination

This episode explores the Stoic art of decatastrophizing—learning to meet fear by stripping events down to what they really are, rather than what our imagination makes of them.From Socrates calmly facing death to Seneca’s reminder that we suffer more in imagination than in realit ...  Show more

Why Relaxation Is Absolutely Necessary

This episode explores an often-overlooked Stoic lesson: that even wisdom, effort, and reflection must be practiced in moderation.Through David Hume’s gentle warning against burnout—and his nuanced engagement with Stoic exercises—we see how pushing too hard, whether in work or in ...  Show more

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