The Everyday Stoic

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad In today's episode, we delve into the significance of the Circles of Heracles, also known as the Circles of Concern. These concentric circles represent a fundamental Stoic concept. Starting from the self, these circles extend outward to include immediate family, extended family, local community, and eventually all of humanity. The Stoic goal is to broaden our natural concern for ourselves to encompass others, fostering a sense of universal kinship and interconnectedness. William shares his personal journey of transformation through Stoicism, from a state of anxiety and feeling lost to becoming confident and balanced. This shift was achieved by embracing the principles of Stoicism, particularly the idea of expanding our circles of concern. By caring deeply for those around us and extending that concern to the broader community and environment, we can cultivate a more compassionate and fulfilling life. To put these principles into practice, engage in exercises that expand your circle of concern. Start with small acts of kindness towards family members and gradually extend your efforts to friends, neighbors, and even nature. By doing so, you not only improve your own well-being but also contribute positively to the world around you. Join us in this episode as we explore how the Circles of Heracles can guide us towards a more empathetic and connected existence. Remember to share your thoughts and experiences, and if Stoicism has impacted your life, we'd love to hear your story.

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Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad Welcome back to day nine of the 100-day journey through Stoic philosophy with William Mulligan. Today’s lesson focuses on the concept of voluntary discomfort, a practical method to build resilience, discipline, and gratitude. Voluntary discomfort involves intentionally facing physical challenges to strengthen your character. Historical figures like Diogenes and Marcus Aurelius used this practice to cultivate resilience. Marcus Aurelius, despite his immense wealth, adopted certain practices to avoid moral decay and maintain his integrity. Incorporating voluntary discomfort into your life can highlight your strengths and weaknesses, foster a growth mindset, and improve your discipline. Simple acts like taking cold showers, fasting, or sleeping on the floor can make you feel more capable and appreciative of comforts.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad Welcome to day eight of 100 Days of Stoicism with William Mulligan. In this episode, we explore the crucial topic of building self-discipline, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Marcus Aurelius and other Stoic philosophers. Self-discipline is fundamental to living a balanced and fulfilling life, and today we outline seven practical steps to help you cultivate this essential skill. We begin by understanding the importance of finding your purpose, a guiding light that keeps you focused and resilient against distractions. Next, we discuss the power of creating a detailed plan with manageable steps, emphasizing that consistent, small actions lead to significant achievements over time. We also highlight the value of practicing voluntary hardships to build resilience, and the Stoic principle of the dichotomy of control, which helps you focus on what you can influence. Further, we delve into the necessity of avoiding self-pity and facing challenges head-on, practicing delayed gratification to enhance self-control, and the importance of reflecting on your daily progress. By integrating these Stoic practices into your life, you can develop the self-discipline needed to achieve your goals and live a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad Welcome back to day seven of 100 days of Stoicism! In this episode, we tackle a topic close to many hearts: anxiety. William shares his personal experiences with anxiety and how Stoicism has provided a transformative path to overcoming it. Through the teachings of Stoic philosophers like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, William introduces seven practical strategies to manage and diminish anxiety's grip on our lives. Learn how to "name your monster" by seeing things as they truly are, not as our imagination amplifies them. Explore the concept of negative visualization to prepare for life's uncertainties, and embrace the Stoic practice of memento mori to keep your anxieties in perspective. William also emphasizes the importance of living in the present, simplifying your life, and avoiding the pitfalls of imaginary fears. By applying these Stoic principles, you can develop a more balanced, calmer, and happier life. Tune in to this enlightening episode and discover how Stoicism can help you conquer anxiety and live a more fulfilling life.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad Welcome back to the podcast, today is day six of our 100-day journey into Stoicism! Today, we delve into the powerful concept of the Stoic Archer. William breaks down this ancient principle to help you incorporate it into your daily life. Discover the wisdom of Cicero and Seneca as William explains how focusing on your intentions, rather than outcomes, can lead to a calmer, more balanced, and courageous life. Learn how to distinguish between what is within your control and what is not, and how to apply the Stoic reserve clause to embrace challenges fate may throw your way. Join us for practical insights and timeless wisdom, and see how these ancient teachings can transform your modern life. Whether you're new to Stoicism or continuing your journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you become the best version of yourself.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad In today's episode, we explore the transformative concept of the Stoic Flame. This principle can revolutionise how you perceive and overcome life's challenges, transforming obstacles into opportunities for personal growth and improvement. William begins by explaining how this idea changed his own worldview, helping him to see every difficulty as a step up rather than a setback. Drawing inspiration from the lives of Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, and Michael Jordan, William illustrates how these figures embodied the Stoic Flame by embracing their failures and using them as fuel for their success. Edison, often regarded as one of the greatest inventors, famously viewed his numerous failed attempts not as setbacks but as essential steps towards his groundbreaking inventions. Similarly, Walt Disney and Michael Jordan faced and overcame significant challenges by adopting a mindset that saw failure as a valuable part of their journey. William also shares personal anecdotes from his early struggles, highlighting how a shift in perspective helped him turn adversity into a powerful catalyst for growth. By viewing life as a continuous journey where every setback is a step up, he encourages listeners to adopt the Stoic Flame in their own lives. Practical advice is given on how to reframe everyday challenges—such as traffic jams and rude encounters—as opportunities to build patience, compassion, and resilience.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad Welcome to Day 4 of 100 Days of Stoicism. In this episode, we tackle the myths surrounding stoicism, often mistaken for "broicism". Discover what true stoicism entails beyond the stereotypes of being emotionless, overly manly, or solely focused on wealth and power. Just a quick note: Some of you may have heard this episode before, as it temporarily went public ahead of schedule. Thanks for your understanding and continued support! We'll dive into the teachings of Epictetus, who emphasized purity and virtue over material desires, and explore why crying and expressing emotions are part of the stoic journey. Hear insightful anecdotes about Marcus Aurelius, who balanced immense power with humility and emotional depth. Join us as we dispel the myths and reveal how genuine stoicism is about living a balanced, virtuous life, rich in inner peace and true fulfilment. If you're ready to transform your understanding and application of stoic principles, this episode is for you.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad Welcome to Day 3 of the 100 Days of Stoicism series with William Mulligan. Today’s episode is particularly practical as we delve into a powerful Stoic exercise known as "The View from Above." This ancient practice was used by notable Stoics like Marcus Aurelius to gain a broader perspective on life, and it has the potential to profoundly shift your outlook in a matter of moments. This exercise is designed to help you see your problems from a new, detached viewpoint. By imagining yourself from progressively higher vantage points, you can diminish the significance of your troubles and gain clarity. It’s especially useful when you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or caught up in the minutiae of daily life. Begin by visualizing yourself in your current setting, then gradually expand your view to include your room, house, street, city, country, and finally, the entire Earth and universe. Each step helps you see how small and insignificant individual problems can be in the grand scheme of things, bringing a sense of calm and detachment. William shares how he used this exercise during the early, challenging days of starting a company with his family, Mulligan Brothers. Working from a cramped attic, this exercise helped him manage stress and maintain focus on his goals. He found that taking a few moments to perform "The View from Above" could transform his mindset from overwhelmed to empowered. Marcus Aurelius often reflected on this perspective in his Meditations, reminding us of our small role in the vastness of time and space. Similarly, Carl Sagan’s famous "Pale Blue Dot" underscores our tiny place in the universe, encouraging us to cherish and protect our shared home. Join us tomorrow for Day 4 of our 100 Days of Stoicism, where we’ll explore another key aspect of Stoic philosophy.

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ad Welcome to day 2 of 100 days of Stoicism. In this episode, William explores the origins of Stoicism by delving into the life of its founder, Zeno of Citium. Zeno's journey began with a catastrophic shipwreck that left him penniless, but this disaster led him to Athens, where he encountered the teachings of Socrates and the Cynics. Inspired by these philosophies, Zeno developed his own teachings, which later became known as Stoicism. We discuss Zeno's core teachings, including the dangers of pursuing pleasure and attachment, and the importance of living in accordance with reason. We also reflect on Zeno’s wisdom through some of his famous quotes and his vision of a utopian society governed by rationality and equality. Zeno’s story serves as a powerful reminder that even the most challenging circumstances can lead to profound personal growth and lasting contributions to humanity. Join us as we continue our journey through Stoicism, aiming to transform our lives with its timeless wisdom.