The Strong Stoic Podcast

Let's say you decide that you hate your job. It's not providing any meaning in your life and you know you need a change. Great! It's not great that you hate your job, but it's certainly great that you are aware that you hate your job.The only thing to do now is to storm into you boss's office and quit your job. But is that the wise approach? Is that the practical approach?We can talk all day about how things should be; we should all find meaning in our work, for example. However, we also must be wise and realize that we need to be practical throughout life. So, before you quit your job, join me in discussing how to first make sure it's practical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which kind of person are you: one who likes to re-watch and re-read fiction, or one who does not? Some absolutely love to re-watch their favourite movies. Others see it as a complete waste of time.If you have ever watched your favourite movie a second time, you'll quickly see that you notice more things the second time. Part of the reason is that you understand the overall story now, but another reason is that you are not the same person anymore! That's right: even though the film is the same, you have changed! In other words, you could say that you get more depth the second time around.So: Is it worth going back for a second act? A third? A millionth?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a fan of this podcast, you're likely a fan of self-improvement. It is a core theme. There's an interesting thing, though, that happens when we get better; our past self gets worse!Yes, as our current self improves, we are bound to look back and find things in our past behaviour which makes us cringe. I'm sure I'm not the only one that gets embarrassed sometimes just thinking about something I said when I was 15. This can be a burden, but it doesn't have to be! The alternative, after all, is not improving at all, and that will surely lead to depression. In this episode, I'll be talking about how to come to terms with the mistakes your past-self made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Kai Whiting who is a lecturer and researcher in sustainability and Stoicism. Kai also just released a book, Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In, which he co-authored with Leonidas Konstantakos. One of my core values with this podcast is keeping it open to discuss any topic, especially those that may not be the easiest to discuss (or hear). Myself and Kai definitely test those boundaries. We cover Stoicism (including the not-so-nice bits), ideologies, relationships of all sexualities, the moment when everything changed for Kai, etc. Life isn't always easy, but Stoicism is a great model for how to navigate that complexity. My hope is that we demonstrate that through this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Assumptions are generally not good; they leave you vulnerable. Imagine, for example, that you are crossing the road and you assume there are no cars coming. Guess what? You could easily find yourself in a hospital shortly after.However, in life, sometimes we need assumptions. In fact, some assumptions are fundamental to life. It's also worth pointing out that we see whatever we aim at, which is a useful philosophical idea to know. This may sound metaphysical, but it's really not. In today's episode, I'll be discussing why you need to be careful with what you are aiming at and the assumption that you should absolutely be making to live the best possible life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If I could give you everything you've ever wanted right now, would you accept it? I'm not talking about material things like cars and cool looking key chains. No, I'm talking about the things that really matter in life: a loving partner, great kids, meaningful work, etc.We should all fear the darkness inside of us, however, we often fail to recognize that we also fear our light. We find ways to self-sabotage more frequently than we may think. The question is: why? This episode will talk about the idea of fearing the ultimate good in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Who cares if one more light goes out in a sky of a million stars? Who cares if someone's time runs out if a moment is all we are?"I'm sure we've all thought similar thoughts before. What is the purpose of life if it comes to an end? Why does one life matter if there are billions others? Such questions are easy to contemplate in the face of such a tragic life. Truly, there is only one response: to care anyway.In this episode, I'll be discussing the tragedy of life and why you should be happy and find meaning despite that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Memento mori translates as something like "remember that you will die". I'm sure many people, upon first finding Stoicism, think of this as quite the depressing statement. However, there's a lot to unpack with meditating on one's mortality.Death comes to us all, and so the acceptance of one's death is an invaluable thing for living a good life. It's not just the accepting that matters though; in fact, memento mori should scare you into action. It should push you to do whatever you want in life and to not put too much emphasis on what other people think. Join me in this episode as I discuss the lovely topic of death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a nerd? "No, of course not!" you may think. Or maybe you're thinking "hell yes!". The very word - nerd - can cause embarrassment and/or pride depending on who you're talking to. Though high school probably made you believe that being a nerd is something worth being picked on for, I beg to differ! Being a nerd is great, and we should all work on embracing our inner nerd. Listen in on this episode to understand why! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you think about when you think of art? Is it famous paintings and sculptures? Or perhaps it's some modern abstract compilations?Actually, art is a very broad term. It's hard to define, truly. Perhaps we can say it is "the expression of beauty" or "the expression of the soul." In any case, art should play at least some part in your life. In fact, I would argue that you should aim to be an artist of some kind. So, if you're looking to get creative and feel the muse, check out this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices