The Daily Stoic These Are Three Ancient Stoic Secrets | Ask Daily Stoic
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Aug 21, 2025 Discover three powerful ancient Stoic maxims that promote self-awareness and balance. Learn why preparing for life's uncertainties is crucial, and how supplements like creatine can enhance both physical and cognitive performance. Get an inside look at audiobook recording struggles and upcoming speaking events. Lastly, explore how breaking tasks into manageable pieces can maintain your motivation, emphasizing the Stoic view of prioritizing internal success for personal growth.
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Delphi Maxims Mirror Stoic Goals
- The three Delphic maxims map to Stoic goals: self-knowledge, moderation, and humility about certainty.
- Wisdom is the core virtue that enables knowing yourself, finding the right measure, and avoiding arrogance.
Wisdom Directs The Other Virtues
- Stoics framed self-deception, desire, and unexpected shocks as the chief enemies of a good life.
- Wisdom's role is to recognize those enemies and guide the other virtues to counter them.
Bee Sting That Reminded Him Of Mortality
- Ryan nearly choked when a bee flew into his mouth and stung him in the throat while running.
- The episode reminded him mortality and the need to have affairs in order, like life insurance.