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Kate Courtney, Karen Duffy, Meg Mason, and Susan Cain on Using Stoicism to Endure Life's Obstacles

Nov 5, 2022

Professional mountain biker Kate Courtney shares insights on balancing passion with recovery, while Karen Duffy discusses how Stoicism aids in navigating chronic illness. Meg Mason emphasizes the power of tolerance and forgiveness, and Susan Cain provides perspectives on resilience in relationships and heartbreak. Together, they explore Stoic principles' relevance in modern life, advocating for empathy and understanding in everyday interactions. Their heartfelt anecdotes illustrate how Stoicism can guide us through life's toughest challenges.

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Do You Want to Be Fast Now or Fast Later?

02:12

You Don't Live in My Basement for the Rest of Your Life

00:43

The Unquiet Mind by K. Jameson

01:46

Intro

6min

Balancing Passion and Recovery

18min

Stoicism in Parenting

6min

Stoicism in Modern Life

8min

Empathy and Understanding in Everyday Life

2min

Navigating Familial Ties and Mental Health

13min

Resilience Through Grief and Memory

3min

Embracing Grief and Healing

15min

Navigating Relationships Through Stoic Reflection

3min

This episode is a compilation of some of the best Stoic wisdom from the Daily Stoic Podcast. Ryan talks to Kate Courtney about the important distinction between optimization vs. maximization, Karen Duffy about how Stoicism can help guide you through pain, Meg Mason about the vitality of being tolerant and forgiving of others, Susan Cain how to take heartbreak and mold something great out of it.

Kate Courtney: https://dailystoic.com/kate-courtney/

Karen Duffy: https://dailystoic.com/karen-duffy/

Meg Mason: https://dailystoic.com/meg-mason/

Susain Cain: https://dailystoic.com/susan-cain/

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