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We Have A Meeting

How to live a Stoic: Lessons from Living Philosopher Massimo Pigliucci

Mar 18, 2025
48:46

Want to develop an unbreakable mind? Learn how Stoicism can help you master your emotions, handle setbacks, and build resilience in an unpredictable world. In this episode of We Have A Meeting, we sit down with Massimo Pigliucci, one of the world’s leading Stoic philosophers, to uncover 4 powerful Stoic rules that will change how you think, work, and live.


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⏳ Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Massimo Pigliucci

02:10 – What Is Stoicism & Why Does It Matter Today?

06:45 – Lesson #1: Control What You Can, Ignore What You Can’t

12:30 – Lesson #2: Premeditatio Malorum – How to Prepare for the Worst

18:05 – Lesson #3: Memento Mori – Remember You Will Die

24:50 – Lesson #4: Amor Fati – Love Your Fate & Thrive in Chaos

30:15 – The Biggest Misconceptions About Stoicism

35:45 – How Stoicism Can Make You a Better Leader & Entrepreneur

42:20 – Final Stoic Wisdom from Massimo Pigliucci


🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔ How to stop wasting energy on things you can’t control

✔ Why visualizing failure can actually make you stronger

✔ How Memento Mori can change your perspective on life & work

✔ The Stoic secret to turning obstacles into opportunities

✔ Why Stoicism is NOT about suppressing emotions—but mastering them


If you’re interested in self-improvement, mindset mastery, or philosophy, this episode is a must-watch.


📖 About Massimo Pigliucci:

Massimo Pigliucci is a philosopher, scientist, and author specializing in Stoicism, ethics, and the philosophy of science. He’s the author of How to Be a Stoic and The Stoic Guide to a Happy Life and has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, and major academic journals.


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https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Massimo-Pigliucci/author/B001IU0D3K?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true


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