We Really Screwed This Up, Didn’t We? | A Week Without Complaining
We need to make the virtues commonplace again—they are, as Marcus Aurelius said, “touchstones of goodness.” And we must start with the only thing we control: Our own decisions, motivations and actions...
29 Juli 20249min
Seneca on Practicing What You Preach
Today's episode is an excerpt from The Tao Of Seneca produced by Tim Ferriss’ Audio. In this letter, Seneca writes about how true philosophy requires acting in accordance with one's principles, advoca...
28 Juli 202411min
Olympic Kickoff | Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps' Coach Bob Bowman, and Basketball Icon George Raveling
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are officially here! To kick off the Olympics, Ryan talks to gold medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps’ coach Bob Bowman, and legendary basketball coach Geor...
27 Juli 202443min
No One Escapes This | When Good Men Do Nothing
You’ll never be happy or feel good if your sense of worth is tied up in always being well-received, if you can’t handle the injustice of being misunderstood or unfairly criticized.📕 Right Thing, Righ...
26 Juli 20249min
Everyone (And Everything) Is Like A River | Ask DS
Marcus Aurelius put his words down in Greek over 1,850 years ago. They have not changed. But each time a new translator has looked at them, they’ve found something different.Ask DS:Does leadership equ...
25 Juli 202417min
Are You Allowed To Cry?
A Stoic is invulnerable. A Stoic is tough. A Stoic is emotionless. A Stoic can't cry...right?You’re only human. So be human and let yourself feel.💡 Take the first step towards a calmer future by sign...
24 Juli 20241min
Stoicism for Turbulent Times (and Divisive Politics) | History of Rome Podcaster Mike Duncan on Political Parallels
After the recent assassination attempt of former President Trump and the heightening political divide, it’s important to learn from history and turn to what we can control amidst the chaos. There’s no...
24 Juli 20241h 13min
How To Stand Before Kings | Everything You Need To Know About Marcus Aurelius' Meditations
The Stoics didn’t just stand before kings, they came to them as equals and in some cases, towered over them, their virtue putting them above any kind of worldly power.📕 Pick up a copy of Lives of the...
23 Juli 202414min
