You’re Not Dead Yet… | 9 Stoic Secrets For Self-Mastery (From Experts)
Oct 3, 2023
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Hear from Marcus Aurelius and Seneca, ancient philosophers who wrote profound works while aware of their mortality. The podcast explores 9 Stoic Secrets from modern thinkers, including Tom Brady's sports psychologist and Joe Rogan, to help listeners achieve self-mastery and make the most of their lives. The importance of self-control, managing emotions, and pursuing passions and hobbies are also discussed. Join The Daily Stoke community and listen to early and ad-free episodes on Amazon Music.
Despite the uncertainty of life, individuals have the power to choose how they spend their time and the impact they can make.
Self-discipline and self-control are key factors in achieving greatness and personal growth in different fields.
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Reevaluating Education During the Pandemic
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Seizing the Present Moment
The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing the value of the present moment. Drawing inspiration from stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca, the podcast encourages listeners to make the most of each day and not take their time for granted. It emphasizes the idea that, despite the uncertainty of life, individuals have the power to choose how they spend their time and the impact they can make.
The Power of Self-Discipline
The conversation delves into the role of self-discipline in achieving greatness in different fields. The episode shares insights from various experts and successful individuals who attribute their achievements to self-discipline and self-control. The importance of passion, focus, and perseverance is highlighted, along with the idea that difficult challenges and struggles are necessary for personal growth and success.
Marcus Aurelius was already quite old while writing Meditations. He was sick and surrounded by plague. Seneca was a marked man from the moment he left Nero’s service. But as aware as these men were of their ticking clocks, they were also quite aware that they were not dead yet. Seneca wrote many of his most beautiful letters in those final years.
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And in today's Daily Stoic video excerpt, Ryan shares 9 Stoic Secrets from some of the great thinkers of the modern world: Alexander Ludwig, Tom Brady's Sports Psychologist Greg Harden, Joe Rogan, Robert Greene, Guy Raz, Steven Pressfield, Tony Gonzalez, Carli Lloyd, and Chris Bosh that will help you get the most out of your life and continue on the path to self-mastery.