#267 - On the Shortness (And Extensiveness) of Life

It isn’t uncommon for the thought to cross one’s mind “damn, time goes fast!”. Though perhaps Seneca wouldn’t have cursed (but who knows?), he had contemplated much on the shortness of life. Perhaps paradoxically, Seneca also writes on how life can actually be quite long if it is lived properly. What are we to make of these seemingly contradictory ideas from Seneca? The Strong Stoic Podcast is a raw, honest, and unapologetically deep podcast about philosophy and self-improvement. Join your host, Brandon Tumblin, as he breaks down a wide variety of complex and difficult topics aimed at provoking thought and opening your perspective. This podcast is listener-supported; if you would like to support the Strong Stoic (as well as gain access to exclusive content), you can do so on Patreon or Substack: Patreon: www.patreon.com/brandontumblin Substack: https://strongstoic.substack.com  You can also find me at my website and on social media: Podcast Website: www.brandontumblin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrongstoic  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestrongstoic  Medium: https://thestrongstoic.medium.com/    Telegram Channel: https://t.me/strongstoicpodcast  Telegram Chat: https://t.me/strongstoicchat  The Walled Garden: www.thewalledgarden.com  The Stoic Gym: https://thestoicgym.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices