The Everyday Stoic

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad In today's episode, William dives into the essence of self-improvement and why it should be a personal journey, not driven by the need to prove something to others. Self-improvement is for you—to better your own life, to overcome your own challenges, and to become a more fulfilled person. Yet, as you improve yourself, you naturally become a better presence for those around you, enhancing your relationships and contributions to society. This episode outlines 15 things you should quietly eliminate from your life to aid in this journey. From letting go of the impossible task of making everyone happy, to cutting ties with negative influences and breaking free from the comparison trap, these steps will help you focus on what's truly important: your personal growth. Join us as we reflect on the quiet power of self-improvement and the simple, yet profound, changes you can make today to become the best version of yourself.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad In this episode, William dives into the timeless wisdom of Epictetus, offering 20 essential Stoic principles to help you master yourself and navigate life with confidence and clarity. From understanding the dichotomy of control to embracing challenges like Hercules, each tip is designed to ground you in Stoic practice and elevate your daily life. Learn how to balance confidence and caution, endure hardships with courage, and renounce harmful desires. Discover the power of self-knowledge, the importance of questioning your impressions, and why your response to external events is always within your control. Whether you’re facing personal challenges or seeking to grow in virtue, these insights from Epictetus will serve as a powerful guide on your Stoic journey.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad In today's episode, William dives deep into the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, exploring 20 essential Stoic tips for mastering yourself. Learn why it’s more important to be a good person than to talk about being one, and how vanity can cloud your judgment. Discover the power of journaling, embracing calmness, and preparing like a wrestler for life's challenges. William also discusses the importance of honesty, accepting help, and not being distracted by material pursuits. If you're ready to take actionable steps toward self-improvement, this episode is for you. Tune in and explore how these timeless principles can help you navigate modern life with greater resilience and purpose.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad In today's episode, William dives deep into a vital lesson from Stoicism: "Discomfort is a wise teacher." Discover why embracing discomfort can lead to unparalleled personal growth and why avoiding it could hold you back from achieving your true potential. William shares personal insights on how discomfort has shaped his journey, from overcoming anxiety to finding success in unexpected places. He also explores the modern dilemma of choosing comfort over meaningful experiences and how this choice can prevent us from living fully. Tune in to learn how shifting your mindset from comfort-seeking to embracing discomfort can unlock a life of progress, fulfillment, and endless possibilities.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad In this episode, William reflects on a powerful quote from Marcus Aurelius that first drew him to Stoicism: "To be like the rock that the waves keep crashing over. It stands unmoved, and the raging of the sea falls still around it." William shares his personal journey of transformation from being overwhelmed by life's storms to becoming a steadfast "rock" unmoved by external chaos. Through practical Stoic exercises and principles, William explores how to break down situations to their simplest form, understanding the true nature of criticism, and cultivating a mindset that embraces challenges rather than being defeated by them. Drawing on insights from Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning and the Stoic concept of amor fati (love of fate), he teaches how to prepare for life's inevitable difficulties, approach them with resilience, and maintain a foundation built on virtue. Listen in to learn how to remain calm and unshaken amidst life's turbulence, and discover why the pursuit of goodness is more fulfilling than the pursuit of greatness. This episode will help you build the mental and emotional strength needed to face life's challenges with confidence and clarity.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad In this episode, William dives into a thought-provoking discussion inspired by the reflections of the Dry Creek Wrangler on Stoicism and Christianity. William Mulligan offers his insights on the Wrangler’s unique take on Stoicism, examining how these perspectives align with or diverge from traditional Stoic principles. Join us as William explores the intersection of practical wisdom and rugged individualism, discussing how Stoic philosophy can be applied to everyday challenges. Whether you're new to Stoicism or a seasoned practitioner, this episode will deepen your understanding of how ancient teachings resonate in today’s world.

William Mulligan, a guide to practical Stoic teachings, shares insights to enhance personal growth. He emphasizes treating your mind like an athlete and the importance of meditating on mortality. Mulligan encourages listeners to embrace challenges as opportunities for transformation. By owning your mornings and making small daily progress, you can cultivate resilience. He stresses the value of self-acceptance and surrounding yourself with uplifting people while practicing contentment, all rooted in timeless Stoic principles.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad In today's episode, William delves into the deceptive world of social media and its impact on our happiness and self-worth. He begins by emphasizing that those seemingly perfect lives we see online are often just well-marketed facades, not reflections of true contentment or success. Understanding that these images are curated to present an idealized version of reality can help us focus on our own character and find the life we truly want to live. William shares a personal story about a friend who lost his joy by trying to emulate the glamorous lives he saw on social media. This comparison led him to feel empty and disconnected from his true self. By deleting social media and stopping the comparison, his friend eventually rediscovered his passion and zest for life. The episode highlights how our obsession with online personas can undermine our real-life happiness, pushing us to strive for an unattainable image rather than focusing on our own authentic lives. Drawing on Stoic principles, William reminds us that comparison is the thief of joy. Instead of measuring ourselves against others, we should concentrate on our own character and virtues. By understanding what we can control—our actions, reactions, and mindset—we can cultivate true happiness and inner peace. He advocates for reducing social media consumption or using it more mindfully, focusing on its educational and communicative benefits rather than letting it dictate our self-worth.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad In this episode, William explores PewDiePie's reflections on a break-in at his home and the deeper philosophical insights it inspired. PewDiePie shares how the incident led him to declutter his life, embracing a minimalist approach reminiscent of the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes. William delves into the life and teachings of Diogenes, a Cynic who famously lived with minimal possessions and rejected societal norms. Through stories of Diogenes' interactions with Alexander the Great and Plato, listeners are invited to consider the value of living according to nature and focusing on what truly matters. Join William as he draws parallels between modern experiences and ancient wisdom, showing how unexpected events can lead to profound personal growth. Embrace the lessons of Diogenes and discover the freedom that comes with simplicity and detachment from material possessions. Tune in and find inspiration to live a more meaningful, Stoic life.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad In this episode, William explores how to respond to haters by drawing on the wisdom of the ancient Stoics - Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. Discover how these philosophical masters maintained their inner peace and resilience in the face of criticism and negativity. By seeing negative remarks as natural parts of life and opportunities for growth, the Stoics teach us to transform haters' words into stepping stones for personal development. William explains the importance of focusing on what you can control: your actions and reactions. The Stoics believed that you control your inner fortress, so don't let negative comments invade your peace. Understand that haters' actions are beyond your control and often stem from their own insecurities and jealousies. By differentiating between constructive criticism and baseless negativity, you can use the former to improve and dismiss the latter as irrelevant. Tune in to embrace the Stoic way of handling negativity and become invincible to haters.