Practical Stoicism Special Season: 12 Days of Stoic Christmas
Dec 8, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Stoic scholar William O. Stevens shares insights on applying Stoicism during the holiday season. He and host Tanner Campbell explore the necessity of mutual effort for holiday harmony. They stress that virtue is the only true good, diving into Stoic disciplines. With a mix of casual ramblings, they humorously tackle weather indifference and household values, suggesting kindness and neighborliness as key virtues. Tune in for practical tools to navigate the festive season with a Stoic mindset!
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Stoicism As A Holiday Toolkit
- Stoic principles can be directly applied to holiday stress and behavior to increase calm and purpose.
- Tanner Campbell and William O. Stevens frame Stoicism as practical tools for modern festive challenges.
Make Virtue Your Holiday North Star
- Start with virtue as your guiding value and prioritize character over external goods.
- Use Stoic disciplines and the four cardinal virtues to shape practical holiday choices and resolutions.
Focus On Response, Not The Weather
- Accept what you cannot control, like weather, and focus on how you respond instead.
- Embody goodwill by being a good neighbor, sharing, and conversing regardless of external conditions.