Practical Stoicism

When it comes to judging whether or not you are a virtuous person, the material placed on the scales is your choices.--#1 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2 : Support my work : https://actualstoicism.com/support#3 : Read Actual Stoicism : https://read.actualstoicism.com#4 : Read Everyday Stoicism : https://everydaystoicism.com#5 : Read Uphill From Here : https://read.uphillfromhere.com#6 : Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (George Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Meric Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (A.S.L Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Enchiridion (Elizabeth Carter) : https://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.htmlOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Check out Neurohacker's Qualia Mind at neurohacker.com/practical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we have a shortage of wise people? Yes. Is that surprising? Marcus seems to think so.--#1 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#2 : Support my work : https://actualstoicism.com/support#3 : Read Actual Stoicism : https://read.actualstoicism.com#4 : Read Everyday Stoicism : https://everydaystoicism.com#5 : Read Uphill From Here : https://read.uphillfromhere.com#6 : Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord--Online copy of Meditations (George Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Meric Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (A.S.L Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Enchiridion (Elizabeth Carter) : https://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.htmlOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters--Check out Neurohacker's Qualia Mind at neurohacker.com/practical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about chasing the impossible OR claiming to be able to provide it. Meditations 17 from Book 5.--It's time to support this podcast: https://stoicismpod.com/supportAustralian? Click here: https://stoicismpod.com/sydney--#1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com#2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com#4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com#5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--Online copy of Meditations (George Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Meric Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (A.S.L Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Enchiridion (Elizabeth Carter) : https://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.htmlOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses the importance of reflecting on actions, embracing life's challenges, and demonstrating true character. It also mentions the benefits of using Shopify for a swag store and the challenges of being a first-time home buyer.

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Of course not. What would being cruel say about our character?--#1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com#2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com#4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com#5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--Online copy of Meditations (George Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Meric Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (A.S.L Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Enchiridion (Elizabeth Carter) : https://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.htmlOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don't, you'll struggle to overcome trauma in the future. This is why the absence of philosophy in general education is such a travesty.--#1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com#2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com#4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com#5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--Online copy of Meditations (George Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Meric Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (A.S.L Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Enchiridion (Elizabeth Carter) : https://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.htmlOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Meditations 5.15--#1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com#2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm#3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com#3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com#4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com#5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord#6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling--Online copy of Meditations (George Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Meric Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Meditations (A.S.L Farquharson) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/farquharsonOnline copy of Enchiridion (Elizabeth Carter) : https://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.htmlOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast explores the concepts of desire and aversion in Stoicism, and offers advice on redirecting aversion towards things within our control. It also discusses the Stoic approach to desires and finding contentment in not obtaining what one wants. Additionally, the importance of being at peace with whatever comes or doesnt come, while striving for what we want in our lives, is emphasized. Stoicism focuses on context and balance, with no absolute right or wrong, only what is appropriate or inappropriate depending on the situation and person.