Are There Ways to Do Than We Can Use?

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There are two ways to improve our responses to biases and impulses. The stoic approach suggests pressing the pause button and creating space between input and reaction, while journaling helps store reflective responses for later. Alternatively, eastern practices advocate for emptying the mind through mindful techniques. Combining these approaches can be beneficial, as we already have the tools to improve ourselves.

What can we learn from the intersection between the fundamental tenets of Stoicism and military heroism? Author and professor Nancy Sherman uses her extensive experience in both subjects to discuss why there’s much to gain from examining ancient Greek and Roman philosophies and how to use their teachings today. On this episode Sherman explores how to gain control of your emotions, Stoic techniques for decision making, building resilience, the difference between honor and virtue, and much more. Sherman is a Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University, and she is also the inaugural Distinguished Chair in Ethics at the United States Naval Academy. She has written extensively during her career on the Stoics, and her most recent book is Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience.

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