A Stoic Mindset on Fear and How to Become a Modern Warrior With Jordan Adams
Aug 3, 2023
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Jordan Adams, a stoic dad and joyous warrior, discusses becoming a joyous warrior, the role of logos in stoicism, confusion surrounding self-love, living truthfully and sharing faith, stoicism and dealing with fear and suffering, the benefits of discipline and gratitude, and taking action to become the best version of oneself.
Living congruently with one's values and being a person worthy of inspiring others is a powerful way to share one's faith and serve others.
Accepting pain as a natural part of life and overcoming fear leads to joy, purpose, and a deeper connection with God.
Being introspective and brutally honest with oneself can lead to a deeper understanding of personal values, fostering a virtuous life filled with joy.
Deep dives
Becoming Men of God: Diving into the Depths
In this live episode of the Men Who Love God podcast, Eric interviews Jordan Adams, going deeper into the topic of becoming men of God. They discuss topics such as becoming joyous warriors, eliminating excuses, and the true meaning of motivation. Jordan shares valuable insights and knowledge on how to improve one's life, imploring listeners to align their actions with their values. They delve into the concept of stoicism and its relation to morality, exploring the significance of God in stoic philosophy. Additionally, they discuss self-love versus self-hate, debunking misconceptions and emphasizing the importance of living congruently with one's values. The episode concludes with an insightful Q&A session, covering topics such as sharing love for God without infringing on others' beliefs, the distinction between psychological and physiological barriers, and the power of removing unnecessary distractions from one's life.
The Significance of Values and Joyous Warriors
Exploring the foundation of living a virtuous life, Eric and Jordan Adams discuss the importance of values and joy in one's pursuit of self-improvement. They emphasize the need to define and align one's actions with their values, taking inspiration from the principles of stoicism. Jordan highlights how being introspective and brutally honest with oneself can lead to a deeper understanding of personal values. They also dive into the concept of joyous warriors, discussing the Greek definition of profound joy and its correlation with living virtuously. Jordan suggests starting with one's children as a foundational value to shape actions and foster joy in life.
Living in Alignment and Overcoming Psychological Barriers
Exploring the challenges of sharing one's love for God without infringing on others' beliefs, Eric and Jordan delve into the importance of leading by example and living congruently with one's beliefs. They break down the misconception surrounding self-love, highlighting the difference between treating oneself and sacrificing values. Jordan emphasizes the significance of discipline and habit formation, discussing the benefits of waking up early and engaging in intentional activities. They address the psychological versus physiological barriers and encourage listeners to evaluate their fears and excuses when facing challenges. The discussion concludes with the power of removing unnecessary distractions and embracing the hard things in life.
Living Truth and Serving Others
The podcast emphasizes the importance of living one's truth and having strong values. It discusses how living congruently and being a person worthy of inspiring others is a powerful way to share one's faith and serve others. The idea is to focus on love, serve people, and be authentic in one's actions and beliefs.
Suffering, Excuses, and Growth
The podcast explores the concept of suffering and how it is often self-imposed. It emphasizes the importance of accepting pain as a natural part of life and not allowing it to control one's actions and mindset. The discussion delves into the common excuses people make and how they prevent personal growth. It highlights the need to take responsibility, embrace discomfort, and overcome fear in order to find joy, purpose, and a deeper connection with God.
Welcome to our first “live” episode! You may remember me interviewing Jordan Adams aka @thestoicdad_ a few months ago. Since then we have become really good friends and I wanted to have Jordan come back on so we can go deeper and build off our first conversation. We dive into becoming a Joyous Warrior, what suffering is and how to handle it, the important of MIND/BODY/SPIRIT, how everything we desire is on the other side of fear, and so many more topics that resonate with my soul. If you are needing some wise words to get you to level up you’ve come to the right place.
Find Jordan at @thestoicdad_
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