Season 2 of the podcast kicks off with a deep dive into the beauty of struggle, emphasizing growth through stoic perspectives. The hosts share personal stories from college and announce exciting updates, including the launch of the Gen Z Stoic website. Discussions cover efficient system building, stress management, embracing struggles for resilience, navigating personal values in adulthood, and the importance of self-care.
Embracing struggle is crucial for growth and resilience in navigating college challenges.
Season 2 of the podcast introduces new features for a professional and engaging experience.
The Gen Z Stoic website fosters a supportive community for Stoics to connect, share, and grow together.
Deep dives
Embracing Struggle as a Path to Virtue
Struggle is highlighted as a fundamental concept essential for success in life, with the hosts sharing personal stories about facing challenges during their college experience. They emphasize the importance of embracing struggle to grow and develop resilience.
The Evolution of Season 2 & Professionalism Theme
Season 2 of the podcast focuses on a theme of professionalism, with plans to enhance the podcast's production quality, introduce new segments, and engage more with the audience through networking and inviting guest speakers to provide diverse insights on stoicism and philosophy.
Launch of Gen Z Stoic Podcast Website
The hosts announce the launch of the Gen Z Stoic podcast website, featuring weekly articles and open forums for a community of Stoics to interact, share experiences, gain advice, and foster growth through collective support and engagement.
Personal Struggles and Growth in College
The hosts reveal their individual challenges in college, highlighting the impact on their social and academic identities. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, seeking help, and developing resilience in adapting to new environments and managing academic pressures.
Stoic Values and Personal Identity
The hosts stress the significance of holding firm to personal values and beliefs amidst external influences, emphasizing the value of standing by core principles in interactions with others and making decisions that prioritize self-respect and inner peace. They advocate for finding a supportive community that aligns with one's values to navigate struggles effectively.
After a much anticipated, month-long wait, Season 2 has officially begun. Join us for our first episode back, as we discuss the beauty hidden within struggle. Struggle has been especially prominent in our lives, as we have transitioned into a new stage of being: college. In this episode we are more vulnerable than ever, sharing our personal stories, as well as insight from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, to help unravel the important components that stem from struggle. Additionally, we announce the new features and tools that Season 2 are bringing to the Gen Z Stoic Podcast.
We have some exciting Season 2 updates! One of our biggest projects has now come to fruition: The Gen Z Stoic website. You can find us at genzstoic.com, where we are striving to build a resilient and supportive community of people who are amidst their stoicism journey. Let us know what you think!
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