

Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)
Perennial Leader Project
Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.
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May 8, 2025 • 4min
Day 86: Epictetus on the path to happiness
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeDying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

May 6, 2025 • 4min
Day 85: Seneca on why we deceive ourselves
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeDying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

May 3, 2025 • 23min
Day 84: Practice Like a Stoic with Brandon Tumblin
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeWelcome to another edition of Dying Every Day! In this episode, I’m joined by Brandon Tumblin (Host of The Strong Stoic), a friend and fellow practicing Stoic. In the conversation, we discuss what it means to practice Stoicism, the importance of aligning intentions with actions, the significance of perspective, gratitude, and much more. Key TakeawaysPracticing Stoicism in daily lifeHow to pause and reflect amid the chaosThe connection between gratitude and philosophy--- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

May 1, 2025 • 4min
Day 83: Marcus Aurelius on doing less
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeDying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Apr 29, 2025 • 4min
Day 82: Epictetus on blame and shame
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeDying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Apr 26, 2025 • 4min
Day 81: Marcus Aurelius on fame and praise
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeDying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Apr 24, 2025 • 4min
Day 80: Seneca on the perils of drunkenness
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeDying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Apr 22, 2025 • 4min
Day 79: Heraclitus on the Only Constant
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeDying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Apr 19, 2025 • 4min
Day 78: Epictetus on calming the mind
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeDying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Apr 17, 2025 • 4min
Day 77: Marcus Aurelius on the art of tranquility
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeDying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts