Are You Bringing The Words To Life? | This Is Why You're Anxious.

142 snips

Jul 18, 2025

Discover how Stoic philosophy can transform your approach to anxiety and resilience. Learn to embody the teachings of Epictetus, turning wisdom into action. Explore strategies for managing uncertainty by focusing on internal perceptions, inspired by thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca. Delve into the concept of 'amor fati' to embrace life's challenges beautifully. Plus, redefine success from within, prioritizing your own values over societal expectations.

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Books

Transcript

Episode notes

ANECDOTE

Shaka Smart's Culture Document

Shaka Smart gives his players a detailed 26-page culture document explaining expectations for behavior and attitude.
Culture means how a team acts and interacts, not just words on a page.

INSIGHT

Embody Philosophy, Don't Explain

Epictetus said philosophers must embody their standards, not just explain them.
The point of Stoicism is virtue through action, not just talking about virtue.

ADVICE

Confront and Discard Anxiety

Anxiety causes unnecessary suffering and steals moments from life.
Use Stoic advice to confront and discard anxiety for clarity and peace.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app