The Strong Stoic Podcast

Life is imperfect. People are imperfect. Every situation is imperfect. The flawed reality we live in can be very hard for us to accept. What makes it worse is that we tend to focus on the negative, since our brains are always looking for ways to make things better.This is a good thing! However, it has its drawbacks. Because everything is imperfect and inherently has flaws, even the best life, person, or situation has some things that we wish weren't there. Unfortunately, this can sometimes cause us to turn good situations into worse situations.Listen in today as I discuss how to accept the imperfections of life by asking yourself a simple question: what's the alternative? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the time we are a child, we become mesmerized by stories. In our cavemen days, these stories would be told over a camp fire, perhaps with some graffiti on the cave walls. Now, many kids get it from Disney movies.In either case, stories seem to teach us how to act in the world (and also how not to act). Of all the various ways we can consume media, reading has its own benefits. Join me today as I discuss why you should be reading more and how you can live a thousand lives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is no simple thing to know what people deserve and if what they deserve is in alignment with what they think they deserve. What does seem to be true is that on some deep level we all want to get what (we think) we deserve.We either want to be recognized by our boss for working late on a Friday or, and possibly simultaneously, we want to suffer for the wrong things we've done. Sometimes, this manifests itself in bitterness and resent, and other times as guilt.So, friends, what do you deserve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's one thing that's certain when it comes to success in anything you do: there will be both good times and bad times. As difficult as the bad times are when things just don't seem to be going right and when the results don't reflect the hard work you put in, persevering through these troughs is the only way to reach the peak on the other end.This is easier said than done. Listen in today to learn how to have the right mindset in these low points so that you can ride the trough to the success that awaits you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all seem to fear old age and, of course, death. However, it seems that we fear old age more than death. Perhaps this is because we have more reasons to fear old age - immobility, death of our loved ones, and, above all, regret.Many people who reach old age homes regret things that they didn't do, which may be why we all fear it so much. So, how do we ensure that we don't end up like this? Check out this episode to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a popular idea that we should all "live in the moment" and "live each day as if it's your last". Indeed, this quote may make sense to us and so we hit "share" on that FaceBook post without even thinking about it.The question is: is this actually a good motto? Does it really make sense? Is it practical? Listen in today as I cover the topic of living in the moment, how it has it's place, but why it isn't something you should do 24/7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At this stage in the COVID pandemic, the Canadian government is imposing very strict stay at home regulations. Some are applauding this, while others are claiming this is taking away basic human liberties.The truth is that there are reasons for both and they are in many ways related. You see, responsibility is linked with oppression. It's been said before that "with great power comes great responsibility", and it's true.Today's episode I'll be discussing the link between oppression and personal responsibility specifically in regards to the COVID pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering." All of you Star Wars nerds out there will recognize this quote from Master Yoda. If you are NOT a Star Wars nerd, don't fret! There's still much to learn from this very wise quote.Fear is our body's reaction to a potential threat. Anger is sometimes a useful response to this, however, over time it can lead to hate. With enough hate, we suffer. Such was the path of Darth Vader, and such has the potential to be your path if you don't get your fear under control. Join me today as I discuss this quote and how it applies to daily life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world appears to be dominated by extroverts, whereas introverts seem to rarely ever be in the public spotlight. Is this real, or just the perception? Is introversion real, or are people just shy and insecure?This episode will discuss the difference between introverts and extroverts and provide some guidance for both sides if you want to optimize your success in life. Will this episode fill your tank, or empty it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you were to go to the gym and wish for the weights to be lighter rather than yourself to be stronger, people would call you crazy. It is ridiculous to say the least. However, it is common for us to wish for many aspects of our life to be easier. We seem to want everything to be handed to us.Is it any less ridiculous than asking for weights to be lighter? Join me today as I cover this topic. Hopefully, you'll choose strength over an easier challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices