

Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)
Perennial Leader Project
Dying Every Day is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. 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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Feb 27, 2025 • 4min
Day 52: Practice, Practice, Practice
Delve into the art of aligning words with deeds, inspired by Stoic philosophers. Discover how true wisdom is demonstrated through actions. The importance of continuous self-assessment is emphasized, encouraging reflection and journaling. This approach helps in committing to Stoic principles and living a more meaningful life. Get ready for some thought-provoking insights on what it means to practice philosophy daily!

Feb 26, 2025 • 4min
Day 51: How to Handle Criticism
📮 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

Feb 25, 2025 • 4min
Day 50: The Examined Life
📮 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

Feb 24, 2025 • 4min
Day 49: Training 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

Feb 22, 2025 • 4min
Day 48: The Wisdom of Kindness
📮 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

Feb 20, 2025 • 3min
Day 47: The Art of Wisdom
📮 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

Feb 19, 2025 • 4min
Day 46: The Art of Temperance
📮 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

Feb 18, 2025 • 3min
Day 45: The Art of Courage
Discover the essence of courage as lifted from Stoic philosophy. Insights from thinkers like Seneca and Emerson challenge listeners to redefine their understanding of bravery. A reflective journaling exercise invites contemplation on overcoming self-doubt and despair. The discussion highlights how courage is not merely a heroic act but a crucial element in living a fulfilling life.

Feb 17, 2025 • 3min
Day 44: The Cardinal Virtues
Dive into the essence of Stoic philosophy and discover the cardinal virtues: courage, temperance, wisdom, and justice. Each virtue is explored in-depth, emphasizing their role in leading a fulfilling life. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on integrating these timeless principles into their daily actions. A thought-provoking discussion that ties ancient wisdom to modern living, reminding us of the power of virtue in shaping our experiences.

Feb 15, 2025 • 16min
Day 43: The Art of Acceptance with James Romm
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeWelcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 43, and I’m excited to share segment two of my conversation with James Romm (editor of How to Die and How to Have a Life from the Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers series by Princeton University Press). James specializes in ancient Greek and Roman culture and civilization. As you’ll hear in the episode, he is highly knowledgeable of Seneca's life and philosophy. He is the author of Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero and several others, including a forthcoming book titled Plato and the Tyrant.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.📺 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


