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You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

Heroic Chat with William B. Irvine: What It Means To Be a Hero

Sep 24, 2023
In this Heroic Chat, Brian Johnson interviews William B. Irvine, a professor of philosophy and author of philosophy books for a general audience. They discuss mindful living, the philosophy of stoicism, the power of framing setbacks, stoic responses to insults, living in integrity, and embracing discomfort.
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Quick takeaways

  • Stoicism offers strategies to manage emotions, embrace setbacks, and focus on what can be controlled.
  • Seneca exemplified stoicism by navigating challenges with integrity and uplifting others.

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The Stoic Approach to Negative Emotions and Positive Emotions

Stoicism offers strategies to avoid and minimize negative emotions, while embracing and cultivating positive emotions. It emphasizes framing setbacks in a positive light and focuses on what can be controlled. Stoicism encourages acts of voluntary discomfort and choosing virtues to live by.

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