Sharon Lebell, author of 'The Art of Living', discusses embracing life, exploring the concept of 'Moo and You', suspending judgments, treasuring senseless beauty, and reflecting on the meaning of life in this thought-provoking episode.

Sharon Lebell, bestselling author of The Art of Living, discusses judgment, role models, and key ideas in stoicism. They emphasize the importance of clarifying values and why optionality is overrated. They also explore the challenges of fame in the self-help industry and the importance of building authentic communities.

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