Podcast appearances and mentions of Marcus Aurelius

Budujeme životy tak, ako by sme chceli budovať domy — predstavíme si celú stavbu naraz. A potom sa cítime zavalení, pretože dom sa nám nepodarilo postaviť cez noc.Marcus Aurelius vedel, že riešením nie je menší sen. Je to iná optika: tehlička k tehličke.V tejto epizóde sa pozrieme na to, prečo sa sústredenie na výsledok paralyzuje — a ako filozofia Procesu, ktorú nezávisle od seba opísali rímsky cisár aj jeden z najúspešnejších trénerov amerického futbalu v histórii, môže zmeniť to, ako pristupuješ ku každému dňu.Inšpiráciu som našiel v knihe Stoicizmus na každý deň v roku. Určite ti ju odporúčam.Support the showChcem ťa poprosiť o pomoc. S tvorbou podcastu sú spojené nemalé náklady a tak, ak sa ti tento podcast páči a priniesol ti do života niečo hodnotné, môžeš ma podporiť symbolickým pozvaním na kávu cez túto stránku. Každá, aj maličká pomoc sa ráta.  Veľmi pekne ďakujem!PS: Nič sa neboj, tento podcast je a vždy bude zadarmo :) Drobná pomoc sa mi však zíde.

Born in 103, he was a philosopher from the Samaritan town of Shechem in Palestine, who had devoted his life to the search for truth, trying many philosophical schools and sources of human wisdom: the Stoics, the Peripatetics, the Pythagoreans and finally the Platonists. One day an old man (whose name and origin are unknown) appeared to him and spoke to him of the Prophets and Apostles who had learned of God not by their own wisdom, but by revelation of God Himself. He read the scriptures and was convinced of the truth of the Faith, but he would not be baptised or call himself a Christian until he had tested all the pagans' arguments against Christianity. To this end he traveled to Rome, where he engaged in debate at philosophical gatherings, impressing all with his wisdom. In Rome he also witnessed the martyrdom of Sts Ptolemy and Lucian; this moved him to write an Apologia for the Christian faith and the Christian people, which he gave to the Emperor Antoninus and the Senate. They were so moved by this document that the Emperor ordered that persecution of Christians should cease.   For the remainder of his life, Justin devoted all his skills to the proclamation of the Gospel and the defense of Christians. To the end of his life, wherever he preached Christ, he always wore his philosopher's garb. In addition to his Apologia, he wrote a number of other learned defenses of the faith.   Eventually he was imprisoned following the false accusations of Crescens, a jealous Cynic philosopher. He died (one source says by beheading, another by poison) in Rome in 167 under the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, successor to Antoninus.

There are some situations where panic is not an option. In today's episode, Ryan talks with Senator Mark Kelly about what his years as a Navy pilot, test pilot, and NASA astronaut taught him about fear, focus, humility, and staying calm under pressure. They discuss the lessons of spaceflight, the danger of ego in high-stakes moments, Marcus Aurelius' “view from above,” and what real leadership requires in today's world.Senator Mark Kelly is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. Before entering public service, he served as a U.S. Navy combat pilot, test pilot, and captain. He was selected as a NASA astronaut in 1996 and flew four space shuttle missions: STS-108, STS-121, STS-124, and STS-134, commanding the final two. Over the course of his NASA career, he spent more than 54 days in space. After his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, was shot in an assassination attempt in 2011, Kelly retired from the Navy and NASA later that year. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020 in the special election for the seat once held by Senator John McCain, and was reelected to a full term in 2022.

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Our A2A Course is live and at 40% off until Friday, May 29th at 1pm ET. Visit https://focusnowtraining.com/a2a-course to sign up NOW!!Marcus Aurelius said it nearly two thousand years ago: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own. On this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider sit down with Andy Riise... army officer, mental performance coach for NFL athletes including the Chicago Bears, and host of the Skull Sessions podcast... to break down the approval trap and why it's quietly running most men's lives.Will lays the biological foundation. Fear of negative evaluation, FNE, is one of the most studied patterns in clinical psychology. Your brain processes social rejection through the same neural circuits it uses for physical pain. Getting dismissed in a meeting registers the same way getting punched does. That's evolutionary wiring, not weakness.The guys get into the spotlight effect (Cornell research showing people overestimate how much others notice them by roughly double), Andy's story of deliberately sitting with a different group at the West Point prep school mess hall, and Alyssa Liu's gold medal comeback after quitting figure skating to rediscover why she loved it in the first place.Jon, Will, and Andy walk through how FNE shows up in daily life: the yes-man pattern at work that stalls careers, the reassurance-seeking in relationships that erodes attraction, the Disney dad trap of buying approval instead of earning respect, and the deepest layer... the ghost. Most men are performing for one or two specific people from their past, and they've been doing it for decades.Andy teaches the BASS framework he uses with NFL athletes for real-time emotional regulation. Will adds a values audit and a spotlight effect experiment. And Jon talks about how purpose is the single biggest antidote to approval-seeking, which ties directly into the A2A (Awareness to Action) course launching through Focus Now Training.What you'll hear in this episode:Why social rejection activates the same brain circuits as physical painThe spotlight effect: half as many people are watching you as you thinkAndy's West Point mess hall story and why crossing social lines is the real macho moveAlyssa Liu's gold medal run and the next-play mindsetHow FNE shows up at work, in relationships, with kids, and in communityThe ghost concept: who you're still performing for decades laterBASS framework: Breathe, Accept, Separate, ShiftMotivational interviewing basics: OARS (Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summarizing)Purpose as the antidote to approval-seekingAndy's podcast: Skull Sessions (available everywhere) Andy's TEDx talk: Fight to Win the War from WithinFull episode: https://pod.fo/e/3abd25Text MTM to 33777 for updates on new episodes, the A2A course, and resources from Focus Now Training.Jon's book, DIAL in Your Leadership: 4 Non-negotiables for Leading with Clarity, Trust, and Purpose, is available now on Amazon. https://a.co/d/0hYwI2SzFollow Men Talking Mindfulness, Jon Macaskill, and Will Schneider for more.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Send us Fan MailTrue healing happens when we open ourselves to the beauty around us—the beauty in the silence, in the trees, in the animals, in poetry, and through the beauty of learning to be present with ourselves again.In this conversation, you'll learn tools for addiction recovery and for a creativity boost. You'll also hear how profoundly natural beauty can be to restore the human spirit.My guest, Aaron Poochigian, is a poet, classics scholar, translator, and author whose life and work beautifully bridge literature, philosophy, and the healing power of nature.Aaron has translated some of the world's most timeless voices, including Sappho and Marcus Aurelius, and his writing has appeared in publications such as *The Financial Times*, *The New York Review of Books*, and *Poetry Magazine*.But beyond his academic and literary accomplishments, Aaron's personal journey is one of transformation.A former cocaine addict, Aaron found himself, like many during the pandemic, craving peace, inspiration, and reconnection after a season of isolation. And unexpectedly, he found it in Central Park.What began as a simple contemplation of this iconic urban sanctuary became a way to reconnect with life itself. This experience inspired his beautiful new book, *Four Walks in Central Park*, a unique guidebook written entirely in verse.This episode is a reminder that creativity is sparked by activating our senses during idle time.CONNECT TO AARON: His new book: Four Walks in Central Park: A Poetic Guide to the Park. Stung with Love: Sappho's Poems and FragmentsWebsite: aaronpoochigian.com.Download my FREE eBook: A Weekend of Feeling GreatSchedule a FREE Discovery call Sign up for my free weekly newsletter: HEREBuy my book Living Your Best Life in CollegeTake the 2-minute Wellness QuizIf you enjoyed this episode, please FOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW & SHARE!! Rates and reviews help the message get to more people! Thanks!Good is What Makes You Feel Well is Mamma Terra's PodcastCONNECT WITH MAMMA TERRA HEALTH COACHING:Instagram: @mammaterrahcFacebook: MammaTerra.HCLinkedIn: Anna ResendeIntro Music "Levitar" credits to Ricardo Ulpiano, Thiago Peixoto, Marcelo Luciano Menino, and Anderson Rodrigo de Oliveira.Podcast art credits to Caroline Kohls Thanks for tuning in!

Marcus Aurelius, despite being emperor of Rome, still made time every day to write in his journal, examining his thoughts and actions. He understood that wisdom required ongoing effort—not once, but continually throughout life.

In this episode Dr. Megan McElheran, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with uniformed service personnel delves into Dr. McElheran's development of upstream training programs aimed at preparing military and public safety professionals to manage stress before it becomes overwhelming. Marcus and Dr. McElheran explore the concepts of post-traumatic growth, the importance of action-oriented stoic philosophy, and practical steps for emotional regulation. Dr. McElheran shares her journey into psychology, the creation of the Before Operational Stress (BOS) program, and data-backed evidence of its effectiveness. Episode Highlights: 12:45 The Role of Stoicism in Uniformed Services 24:28 The Importance of De-escalation and Self-Care 25:26 Training Gaps and Operational Stress 26:15 The Duality of Tactical Skills and Trauma 32:43 Facing Fear and Taking Action Dr. Megan McElheran is a dedicated trauma therapist specializing in helping first responders, active-duty members of the Canadian Forces, and community members navigate the aftermath of traumatic events. With expertise in evidence-based practices such as Prolonged Exposure, EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Megan provides a safe, structured environment for clients to process and heal. Her work emphasizes resilience and the profound capacity for change, as shared in her 2011 TEDx talk, Trauma, Change, and Resilience. Megan’s compassionate approach empowers individuals to rebuild their lives, transforming the impact of trauma into growth and strength. You can learn more about Dr. McElheran here: https://www.wayfound.ca/dr-megan-mcelheran Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seneca and Marcus Aurelius and Cato were all concerned about their declining institutions. But unlike us, as we read about these historical events, they did not know how they would end.

Most extraordinary people are never famous.History remembers a few names — Marcus Aurelius, Churchill, Dostoevsky — but civilization itself is carried forward by ordinary people doing small things faithfully. Good fathers. Loyal friends. Honest workers. Men and women who plant trees whose shade they will never sit under.In this episode, I reflect on anonymous greatness, mortality, forgotten ancestors, war, courage, and why being forgotten may actually be one of the most beautiful truths about being human.We talk about:Why most virtuous lives are invisible to historyThe courage that comes from accepting your impermanenceWhy relationships matter more than recognitionThe quiet nobility of doing good without applauseWhat Marcus Aurelius can teach us about presence and legacyWhy civilization survives because of ordinary peopleBecause in the end, very few people will remember our names.But a handful of people may truly know who we were.And maybe that's enough.

Who are you beneath the persona you perform for others? In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, we sit with that question and what Stoic philosophy says about the difference between the character we are building and the mask we wear for the world.Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. Here, philosophy is not theory. It is the daily, honest work of examining who you are and how you show up.Most of us are building something for an audience. A reputation. A version of ourselves shaped by approval, attention, and the fear of not being enough. Marcus Aurelius wrote his Meditations for no one but himself: an audience of one. That is not a small detail. It is the whole point.The Stoics called our deepest aim eudaimonia: a well-ordered life, lived from the inside out, in accordance with your own nature and values. Not fame. Not wealth. Not the version of success that looks good on a screen. To get there, you have to strip away what is not truly yours: the noise, the performance, the need for external validation. And ask the harder question. When the audience disappears, when the algorithm moves on, who are you then?This episode will not answer that for you. It will help you start looking.Support the show

Does your life hand you some curve balls? Never right?! Honestly, it happens all the time and some of us get emotionally exhausted, but others seems to be just fine. Why?It comes down to expectations. And that is in this week's Never Start Over Again episode.Sam Harris shared a story that genuinely changed the way I think about problems. He described sitting in a café overwhelmed by chaos, stress and setbacks when a friend asked him one simple question:“Did you actually think one day you would wake up and have no more problems?”It sounds almost stupidly simple but I sometimes tend to forget it.Because I think many of us quietly believe that problems are interruptions to life instead of understanding that they ARE life.Marcus Aurelius wrote about this nearly 2000 years ago while running an empire during wars, plagues and betrayals:“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”Last year I dislocated my shoulder during the CrossFit Open. For weeks and months I could not train normally. No jumping. No running. No heavy lifting.I had two options:wait until life became perfect again…or adapt and keep momentum alive.So I did what I could and I got back on the horse and trained the things I could train. And this month 25 straight days now, 50 push-ups every day means my shoulder is back in function. I still notice a change but I am getting back.That is the real lesson.The obstacle did not stop the momentum.It simply changed what momentum looked like for a while.Never Start Over Again is your weekly Monday reset — hosted by Rickard Long.

This is the day to change your life. A new day is in front of us. As Marcus Aurelius reminds us, it's a tragedy to cling to being the person you've always been.

This is the first deep dive in the Daily Armor series. The Helmet is the most important piece of armor you put on, because your mind controls everything else.Most men wake up and within 90 seconds they've handed their mental state to whoever posted first. An email from the boss. A news headline. A social media post that triggers comparison. All before their feet hit the floor. They spend the rest of the day reacting to a wound they could have prevented.Every serious warrior tradition treated mental preparation as the first act of the day. The samurai practiced mokuso. Marcus Aurelius journaled each morning about the difficult people he'd encounter. In Jiu-Jitsu, you pause and breathe before every roll. The Helmet is that practice applied to daily life.This episode breaks down why the mind is always the first target, what an unprotected morning actually costs you, and five practical ways to put the Helmet on every day. If you've ever had a day fall apart before 9am, this is the episode that explains why and what to do about it.Send us Fan Mail

On Club Random Classics, Bill Maher and Jerry Seinfeld get into the gift Bill gave Jerry, Jerry's obsessive attention to detail, the car he picked Bill up in for Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and how both of their relationships to success, stand-up, and performing have evolved over time. They also talk about the mistakes Bill made reading comedy crowds, Lorne Michaels' philosophy on retirement, the ruthless side of Johnny Carson, whether bad crowds really exist, why people instinctively pick apart compliments, and the enduring wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. This episode originally aired May 5, 2024. Support our Advertisers: Head to https://www.superpower.com and use code RANDOM at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://billmaher.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ClubRandom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Club Random Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clubrandom.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There's a whole big world out there that isn't about politics and Bill and his guests—from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Jordan Peterson, Quentin Tarantino and Neil DeGrasse Tyson—talk about all of it.  For advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last fourteen years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 40 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written five bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” and most recently, “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.” FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe. - Marcus Aurelius Check out John Lee Dumas' award winning Podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire on your favorite podcast directory. For world class free courses and resources to help you on your Entrepreneurial journey visit EOFire.com

Watch the video episode here: https://youtu.be/_CKtK4ajc2M----The manosphere has been quoting the Stoics to young men for years. Marcus Aurelius. Epictetus. Seneca. The version they've been selling — anger as strength, dominance as virtue, emotion as weakness — is the exact opposite of what those philosophers actually wrote.In Meditations 11.18, Marcus Aurelius wrote in his private journal that gentleness is more manly than rage. Seneca, in Letter 63, wrote that we may weep but must not wail — and admitted he had been overcome by grief himself. Epictetus, in Discourses 2.10, said that the man who becomes a wild beast has lost something essential. Musonius Rufus argued in Lecture IV that virtue is the same in man and woman, and Cleanthes — Zeno's successor as head of the Stoic school — wrote an entire treatise titled On the Thesis that Virtue Is the Same in Man and Woman in the 3rd century BCE.This video walks through what the original Stoics actually said about being a man, why the manosphere reading of Stoicism is a misreading, and four traits of the Stoic version of manhood you can use to test whether you're actually living the philosophy.

Truly Significant honors Cody Williams, Texas Aggie Class of 2010 and President of the Capital City Aggies Club and Financial Advisor for Edward Jones. Born in Boerne, Texas, his family moved to Montgomery, Texas when he was 16. Cody's Dad graduated in 1977. Hear about the legacy of Dad and also his heroic brother, honored with the Medal of Honor for bravery. (ONLY THE 9TH AGGIE honored with the Medal of Honor)Learn about unique, time honored Texas Aggie traditions and some of the odd ones you may never had heard. Cody riffs about core values and how he is guided as a man, husband, and business leader. Cody reminds us of the quote from Marcus Aurelius.... "stop talking about being a good man, and just be one!" Contact Cody at cody.m.williams@edwardjones.org. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Join us as we dive into Marcus Aurelius' powerful morning meditation from Book 2 of Meditations, focusing on the Stoic practice of pre-meditatio malorum. We will discuss expecting meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous, and surly behavior from others because they cannot distinguish good from evil, while recognizing our own awareness of virtue. This episode explores not judging wrongdoers, viewing them as relatives of the same divine mind, avoiding anger or hatred, and embracing the natural unity of humanity like hands, feet, and teeth working in harmony.Hope you enjoy and if you like my content, drop me a follow and find me on Instagram @stoicspirituality, Tiktok @stoicspirituality, and Youtube @stoicspiritualityFind my other podcast episodes and platforms here: https://rss.com/podcasts/stoicspirituality/If you would like one-on-one mindset coaching, schedule a sample session with me:https://calendly.com/stoicspiritualitylifecoaching/sample-session?month=2023-04

Diving into the life of the last great Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius, and his own personal notes to himself.-----SourcesThe Lives of the Stoics - Ryan HolidayMarcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor - Donald RobertsonMeditations - Marcus Aurelius-----Check out my books below:Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of ExcellenceStay connected and check out more on our website:Chasegreatness.net

General Jim Mattis has spent his life proving that philosophy is not just for the classroom. In today's episode, Margaret Hoover interviews General Mattis, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Ryan about why philosophy matters most when things are difficult. They discuss how leaders fall back on their first principles in a crisis, and what Marcus Aurelius, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln can still teach us about courage, citizenship, and character today.

YOU DESERVE A BEAUTIFUL LIFE On Presence, Flow, and the Courage to Be Yourself by Gary Null, PhD “The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” — Marcus Aurelius    You can read the rest of the article on https://substack.com/@garynull/note/p-197521096?r=zchpo&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web

Send us Fan MailThere's a season in life where everything you've been leaning on just... isn't there anymore. The neighbor moves. The sister takes a second job. The husband travels. The parents are across the ocean. And you're standing in the middle of what feels like a very loud, very clear message that you are on your own. What do you do with that?Angela and I have been circling this topic from a few different directions over the past several months, through disappointment, expectations, friendships, and this week it all converged in one conversation. Stoicism, Mel Robbins' Let Them Theory, Tara Brach's Radical Acceptance. Three different sources, same essential truth: there is a kind of freedom that only becomes available when you stop spending energy trying to control what you were never going to be able to control anyway. And the equally important flip side, that accepting what someone else does is not the same as condoning it. In this episode, we dig into:Why acceptance takes more courage than fighting, and why it's not the same as giving upThe "let them / let me" two-step, and why skipping the second part is where things go sidewaysHow stoicism has been quietly showing up in Angela's life for years, especially after a trip to AthensThe connection between forgiving someone and not drinking poison yourselfHow to set limits on someone without needing to be furious to do itSami shares the Christmas story (yes, that Christmas story, two separate years, no gift, being sent to find it herself) and what finally shifted when she stopped trying to orchestrate a different outcome. Angela gets into the roots of stoicism, Marcus Aurelius, Ryan Holiday, and why the ancient philosophers weren't telling us to feel nothing, they were telling us to stop white-knuckling every wave. The image we kept coming back to: you don't get less battered in the storm by having a smaller boat. You get a bigger one.You can influence people. You can guide them, persuade them, set limits with them, and reach agreements with them. What you cannot do is control what they do. And the most exhausting part of trying is that it doesn't work — and it costs you, every single time. This episode is permission to put that particular weight down. Not because it doesn't matter. Because you matter more.Press play. Especially if you've been white-knuckling something lately and you're starting to suspect it's wearing you out.Mentioned in this episode:The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins: https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach: https://www.tarabrach.com/books/radical-acceptance/The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan HolidayThe Daily Stoic by The 3rd Annual Family Business Forum is May 19 in Springdale, AR. A day built for family-owned businesses who want to communicate better, lead stronger, and actually enjoy working together. Sessions on communication, AI, and high performance, plus a panel, awards, and networking. Early bird tickets are $75 through April 30, then the price goes up. Grab your spot before May 1 at familybusinessnow.com. Support the showSign up at bfreakingawesome.com to get the latest news, insights, and episodes straight to your inbox.Follow Be Freaking Awesome on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram.Let us know what questions you want to be answered and discussed by emailing us at podcast@bfreakingawesome.com.

„Všade, kde sa dá žiť, sa dá žiť dobre.“ Marcus Aurelius. Audiokniha hľadá odpovede ako naplniť tento citát. Martin M. Šimečka ďalej hovorí: "Za celý svoj už relatívne dlhý život som sa nestretol s takou mohutnou vlnou zla, ktoré sa dnes valí z úst takého obrovského množstva ľudí, a to do tejto životnej skúsenosti započítavam aj komunistickú diktatúru." To zlo sa nazýva fašizmus a má charakter pandémie, ktorá napáda ľudskú myseľ a šíri sa po území západnej civilizácie. Rozumieme však príčinám, pre ktoré je fašizmus späť? A ak im rozumieme, stratí tým na sile? Ako premýšľať o ľuďoch, ktorí sa vzdali rozumu, a o mlčiacej, pasívnej väčšine? A je vôbec nutné o nich premýšľať? Martin M. Šimečka sa obratne pohybuje medzi spomienkami na život v disente, myšlienkami historikov a spisovateľov a úvahami o povahe zla, o hlúposti, vzdore aj priateľstve, o paralelnej spoločnosti, ktorá si vytvára vlastné pravidlá a žije nezávisle od väčšiny, aby našiel odpoveď na otázku: ako žiť dobrý život v krajine, ktorá sa odvracia od demokracie? Audiokniha: Výnimočný stav Autor: Martin M. Šimečka Interpret: Juraj Smutný Dĺžka: 4:19 hod Vydavateľstvo: Publixing a N Press Audiokniha Výnimočný stav na webe Publixing (MP3 na stiahnutie) Audiokniha Výnimočný stav na webe Audiolibrix (MP3 na stiahnutie)

In honor of Mother's Day, Ryan talks with Donald Robertson about the powerful influence Marcus Aurelius' mother had on his life and philosophy. Even though Stoicism is usually talked about as a philosophy shaped by men, Marcus' mother may have been his first and most important model of Stoic character, shaping the virtues he would spend his life trying to practice.Donald Robertson is a writer, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and trainer. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH). Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and is known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy.Listen to the full episode with Donald Robertson: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTubeSubstackX: @donjrobertsonIG: @donaldjrobertson

Barb Stegemann is back to inspire us once more, just in time for Mother's Day! Also known as the “Philosopher Queen,” Barb is a longtime friend of our show and a complete force to be reckoned with in the beauty business. Barb launched The 7 Virtues fragrance brand out of her garage in Halifax, Nova Scotia on International Women's Day back in 2010, after her best friend, Capt. Trevor Greene, was wounded in Afghanistan by the Taliban while serving there.Barb then sowed the seeds of what would become a historic social enterprise and commercial success story, buying fair-trade essential oils from farmers in war-torn regions to make perfumes for peace — and now The 7 Virtues is in 2,000 Sephora stores around the world.Tune in to hear about:What makes a viral moment: why The 7 Virtues “Santal Vanille and “Amber Vanilla” were the clean perfumes to pop off on TikTokWhy “Vanilla Woods,” launched in 2018, was years ahead of the gourmand trend, and what makes it the brand's bestseller to this dayWhat makes a fragrance “clean” anyway? Barb explains fragrance load, organic sugar-cane alcohol and a 24-hour wear test Why “Strawberry Jam” is the biggest launch in brand history, and why Barb believes everyone wants to smell like layer cake at this moment in timeInside The 7 Virtues Atelier on the Halifax Waterfront, and a major scoop on Barb's expansion plans for the custom fragrance concept storeThe Sephora full-circle moment: from taking part in Sephora Accelerate in 2018 to mentoring the next class of Sephora Squad creators in 2026“Dragons' Den,” redux: the original pitch that landed Brett Wilson's $125,000 investment (a reported 56-fold return), and what it felt like to return as a guest dragon for the show's 20th anniversaryWhy being underestimated is a gift, and the Marcus Aurelius wisdom Barb has repeated to her kids since they were small: “Be prepared to meet the angry, the lost, the jealous, the jaded. Now lead.”Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes! For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: The 7 Virtues Founder Barb Stegemann (original airdate in 2017)What Bite Beauty Founder Susanne Langmuir is Banking on Next“Perfume Princess” Mona Kattan On Kayali's Meteoric Rise at Sephora, The Secrets to Fragrance Layering and Is Your Signature Scent Overrated? PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! LightstimLightStim Elipsa is an FDA-cleared device used by thousands of professionals to simultaneously treat wrinkles and acne. It has 868 professional LED lights and delivers the same collagen-stimulating results as a treatment at a doctor's office—and it's now available for at-home use. Use our code BEAUTY to SAVE 10% at lightstim.com.MeritRight now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com.VivierBuilding on their legacy of Vitamin C innovation, Vivier recently launched their mostadvanced formula to date—Vivier Serum 30, designed to visibly brighten the skin, refine tone, texture and support a more radiant, even-looking complexion. Visit VivierSkin.com and use code BEAUTY15 at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. NutrafolLet your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster growing hair in 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. DoveDiscover the new Dove Serum+ Oil Body Wash at www.dove.com/ca now available on Amazon and in stores nationwide.*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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SPONSORS: 1) AMENTARA: Get an extra 11% off Amentara's Amanita and Blue Lotus beginner bundles at https://amentara.com/go/jdp with code JD11 (limited time). 2) HENSON SHAVING: Just head to https://hensonshaving.com/julian to get a free 100-pack of blades with your razor purchase JOIN PATREON FOR EARLY UNCENSORED EPISODE RELEASES: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey CLIPPERS DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8QmWEKJ3BT (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Jeremy Ryan Slate is an authority strategist and media expert who specializes in analyzing the Early Roman Empire to understand modern power dynamics, propaganda, and civilizational collapse. He is the CEO of the PR agency Command Your Brand and hosts The Jeremy Ryan Slate Show, where he explores historical parallels between ancient Rome and current global events. JEREMY's LINKS: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@UCPKV8RY9krCh0-jqmJwhtEw X: https://x.com/JeremyRyanSlate WEBSITE: https://jeremyryanslate.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate/ FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY IG: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://x.com/juliandorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - Jeremy Intro, Rome Culture, Alexander Influence, Emperor Worship 10:24 - Religion & Society, Roman vs Greek Beliefs, Divine Rulers 21:33 - Augustus Power, History Writing, Rome Origins, Aeneid 32:12 - Romulus Myth, Bloodlines, Greek Conquest, AI & History 44:21 - Alexander Strategy, Persia Conquest, Military Genius, Iliad 53:30 - Gladiator Myths, Roman Culture, Inflation, Political Comparisons 01:03:29 - US Politics vs Rome, Federal Reserve, Republic vs Democracy 01:15:48 - Moral Decline, Late Rome Parallels, Government Reform 01:20:42 - Roman Economy, Inflation Crisis, Currency Debasement 01:29:47 - Rigged Systems, Monetary Collapse, Aurelian, Power Struggles 01:35:53 - Constantine, Christianity Rise, Council of Nicaea 01:49:02 - Religion & Power, Cultural Shifts, Empire Decline 01:58:01 - Empire Borders, Immigration, Expansion Limits 02:08:23 - Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius, Five Good Emperors 02:17:50 - Power & Politics, Banking Families, Vatican Influence 02:29:33 - Espionage, Grain Power, Social Mobility, Military Paths 02:39:08 - Fall of Rome, Economy Collapse, Fourth Turning 02:52:59 - Responsibility, Modern Politics, Local Power 02:59:27 - Jeremy's work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 418 - Jeremy Ryan Slate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/cY4AMcWhSko---For most of my adult life, I had this low-level hypervigilance running in the background. I tried everything to fight it — books, breathwork, control techniques, willpower. The harder I fought, the worse it got.In this episode, I share the breakthrough that came when I stopped fighting and started welcoming. It's a Stoic-Nietzschean reframe called amor fati — the love of fate — and it changed my relationship with anxiety completely.We'll explore:— The two layers of suffering, and why fighting anxiety creates the second one— What Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus understood about welcoming difficulty— Why Nietzsche called amor fati "the formula for greatness"— The Stoic concept of indifferents — and why anxiety isn't intrinsically bad— A daily practice for treating anxiety as a training partner rather than an enemy—If you'd like to go deeper into Stoic practice, the Free 7-Day Stoic Challenge walks through the core practices step by step.→ stoicchallenge.co—Sources referenced:Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (Hays translation)Epictetus, Discourses & Enchiridion (Hard translation)Nietzsche, The Gay ScienceDonald Robertson, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor—Thanks for listening. Go well.

Entrepreneurial self care isn't optional—it's the success mindset habit that separates remarkable success from burnout. In this episode, Tracy reveals the ancient practice that's saving modern founders from exhaustion and how to integrate it into your daily routine for sustainable productivity and authentic achievement. https://YourSuccessDNA.com This comprehensive episode reveals how Stoicism - the 2,300-year-old philosophy born from a shipwreck - has become the secret operating system behind today's most successful entrepreneurs. From Marcus Aurelius to Tim Ferriss, discover why ancient wisdom is solving modern business problems and how you can implement the same mental framework that helped a POW survive 7 years of torture. What if a 2,300-year-old philosophy was the secret weapon behind today's most successful entrepreneurs? In a world where 87.7% of entrepreneurs struggle with mental health, burnout rates are 60% higher than traditional employees, and stress levels run 2.5 times above average — the question isn't whether you need a mental framework, it's which one actually works. This video goes beyond the Instagram quotes and surface-level inspiration to deliver the complete architecture of Stoicism applied to modern business. By the end, you'll understand exactly why founders, CEOs, and visionary leaders are turning to this ancient operating system to navigate chaos, build resilience, and lead with clarity. From the painted porch of Athens to the boardrooms of today, Stoicism's influence spans Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus — three dramatically different men who mastered the same philosophy under radically different circumstances. In this deep dive, we break down how Stoic principles integrate into real entrepreneurial decision-making, emotional intelligence, leadership, and mental performance. Whether you're building your first business or scaling your tenth, this is the mindset framework designed for the actual conditions of entrepreneurship. Hit play and discover how Stoicism doesn't just help you survive the grind — it helps you master it.

Check out BeerBiceps SkillHouse Courses Here - https://www.bbskillhouse.comFor all BeerBiceps vlog content Watch Life Of BeerBiceps - https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOfBeerBicepsCheck out my Mind Performance app: Level SuperMindLink:- https://level4665.u9ilnk.me/d/F1ZOZV4OnTShare your guest suggestions hereMail - connect@beerbiceps.comLink - https://forms.gle/aoMHY9EE3Cg3Tqdx9Join the Level Community Here:https://linktr.ee/levelsupermindcommunityFollow BeerBiceps SkillHouse's Social Media Handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBicepsSkillHouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerbiceps_skillhouseWebsite : https://beerbicepsskillhouse.inFor any other queries EMAIL: support@beerbicepsskillhouse.comIn case of any payment-related issues, kindly write to support@tagmango.comFollow Faraz Khan's Social Media Handles:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desiphilosopher.official?igsh=MTh4c3luNHJ5aXM1ZA==YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DesiPhilosopher748/videosIn this special episode 499th of The Ranveer Show, we are joined by Faraz Khan, who shares deep insights on Western Philosophy, Nietzsche, Stoicism, Mental Health, and important Life Lessons. This episode takes you into the minds of the greatest thinkers in history, their brutal honesty, and how their teachings apply to the modern world.In this conversation with Faraz Khan, we talk about the Three Musketeers of Philosophy—Nietzsche, Marx, and Machiavelli. We explore the Socratic method, Marcus Aurelius's Stoicism, and the importance of becoming a "Good Man" through action rather than words. We also understand how philosophy can be used as a practical tool to attack life's challenges, from financial growth to social dynamics.This episode also covers the "Will to Power," the struggle of the modern man through the lens of Franz Kafka, the concept of "God is Dead," and the philosophy of Absurdism. We dive deep into Faraz's personal experiences with meditation and astral projection, the reality of "The Father Wound," and the ultimate "Sigma" philosopher, Diogenes.(00:00) – Start of the episode(01:36) – The 3 Musketeers of Western Philosophy(02:53) – Why Philosophy is a "Contact Sport"(05:20) – Marcus Aurelius: How to Be a Good Man(08:30) – Nietzsche's "Will to Power" Explained(11:07) – Franz Kafka & The Modern Man's Trauma(15:43) – Why Nietzsche Said "God is Dead"(20:31) – Meaning of Life & The John Cena Lesson(25:27) – Dealing with Fame, Lies, and Criticism(28:58) – Miyamoto Musashi & The Warrior Spirit(32:56) – Being Unapologetic: The Key to the Top(38:16) – Perspectivism: The Skill Most People Lack(42:23) – Albert Camus & The Free Fall of Life(45:39) – Faraz's Surreal Astral Projection Experience(50:37) – The Brutal Truth About Love & Transactions(58:26) – The "Father Wound" in Brown Households(1:04:33) – Diogenes: The Ultimate Sigma Philosopher(1:10:45) – Retraining the "Weak Man" Mentality(1:15:00) – Controlling the "Monster" Within You(1:20:45) – Virat Kohli's Aggression & Speed as Life(1:33:36) – Confronting Death: The Final Frontier(1:42:25) – Life-Changing Gifts for Ranveer(1:47:10) – End of the episode

May the 4th is famous among Star Wars fans, but there's a different force affecting all of us—especially each Sunday around 4 p.m. The Sunday Scaries strike hard, revealing a deeper issue that can't be fixed by simple self-care routines. This episode is all about the force pulling you toward action, and the one whispering that you should just stay in bed. I'll show you how to flip the script and walk into Monday morning excited, not exhausted, before the week even starts. Featured Story Last week, I had a call that's still echoing in my mind. A client told me, "Scott, I'm fine Monday through Friday. It's Sunday at 4 p.m. that ruins my life." I laughed because I knew exactly what she was talking about. Between that first and second cup of coffee, your mind starts playing scenes: the inbox left unchecked, the meeting not prepared for, the conversation you've put off. Three minutes in your head, and you're already spinning. Most people miss something important here: You aren't actually behind—you haven't even lived a moment of Monday yet. Important Points Your Monday dread isn't weakness — it's data telling you what matters, so stop trying to medicate it with self-care. No amount of Sunday bubble baths will fix what's really happening, but a Thursday plan will change everything fast. Pick one thing for Monday morning before bed Sunday, and start on it the second your feet hit the floor the next day. Memorable Quotes I'd rather be afraid of myself than be afraid of going to work on Monday morning, so I quit hating Mondays years ago. On Sunday night, you're not exhausted from the week; you're exhausted from a week that hasn't even happened yet. The dread is the data telling you what matters most, because if Monday didn't matter, you wouldn't dread it. Scott's Three-Step Approach On Thursday afternoon, sit down and plan your entire next week so every single decision for Monday is already made. By Sunday at 4 p.m., the panic has absolutely nothing to feed on because your Monday morning is already decided. Wake up Monday morning and start on that one thing right away, no warm-up or coffee strategy session needed first. Chapters 0:02 - Nashville retirement party and acting your age 2:26 - May the 4th and the real force at work in your week 3:57 - The client whose Sunday at 4 p.m. ruins her life 6:48 - Marcus Aurelius and the voice of resistance 7:43 - Why zebras don't get the Sunday Scaries as you do 11:23 - Why I plan my whole week on Thursday afternoon 13:53 - You can reinvent everything, and nobody cares Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify If you enjoy the Daily Boost, you might like Notes From Scott. A few mornings each week, I send a short note with something I've been thinking about or noticing lately. Sometimes those ideas turn into podcast episodes later. You can sign up at https://notesfromscott.com. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You think you've read Meditations, but the deeper truths in Marcus Aurelius' private writings often reveal themselves only after years of revisiting them. In this episode, Ryan shares the hidden lessons he missed on his first, second, and even tenth read and why this book keeps giving you new insights even years later.

To wrap up Meditations Month, today Ryan explores Marcus's best rules for using the precious time in your life.Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus shares his experiences and the lessons learned from being a part of the Arete Syndicate, a group composed of successful warriors, leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts. Marcus was awarded the 'Arete Syndicate Create a Positive Impact Award' for his contributions as a speaker, leadership coach, and author. He highlights five key lessons he learned from the Syndicate and shares anecdotes from his unique journey. He emphasizes the importance of actions, pushing boundaries, maintaining a state of blissful dissatisfaction, and not overlooking the 'last 10 percent' in any endeavor. Episode Highlights: 03:01 The Impact of Being Part of the Arete Syndicate 05:30 Lessons Learned from the Arete Syndicate Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode explores how much of our distress comes not from events themselves, but from the interpretations we layer on top of them. Marcus Aurelius reminds us that opinions are optional, while Epictetus shows how easily appearances can mislead us. By sticking closer to the facts and examining our impressions carefully, we reduce unnecessary mental noise.

It was a dark world…and Marcus Aurelius desperately needed some light.LAST CHANCE | Your ticket to the live Q&A with Ryan Holiday

Episode 121Why leaders who never reflect keep making the same mistakes EPISODE DESCRIPTIONMost leaders know they should reflect, almost none of them do it consistently. In this episode, James Rule explores why reflection isn't a soft habit, it's one of the most powerful and consistently neglected disciplines in high performance leadership.Drawing on his own experience as a CEO, lessons from the All Blacks, Ray Dalio, and Marcus Aurelius, James unpacks the real reason leaders avoid reflection (it isn't time), the crucial difference between reflection and rumination, and why the leaders who perform at the highest level over the longest period are always the ones who look inward most consistently.If you've ever felt like you keep hitting the same walls, having the same frustrations, or repeating patterns you know aren't serving you this episode is for you.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhy busy leaders are often the least self-awareThe difference between reflection and rumination and why it mattersHow the All Blacks, Ray Dalio, and Marcus Aurelius used reflection as a performance toolWhy leaders avoid reflection (it's not what you think)How to build a simple, sustainable reflection practice that actually worksRELATED EPISODES FROM THE ARCHIVEEpisode 61 - Set Your Standards HighEpisode 104 - Don't drift into 2026: The annual review that sets you up for your best year yetEpisode 110 - My enough is enough moment and how it changed me as a leader Episode 116 - The Power of Self-ValidationABOUT THE HOST James is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance. CONNECT & CONTACT www.thelonelyleader.co.ukThe Lonely Leader's LinkedIn James' LinkedInInstagramhello@thelonelyleader.co.uk THIS SHOW WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY LONELY LEADER MEDIA NEWSLETTERSign Up to The Leadership Accelerator Newsletter for advice, inspiration and ideas, you'll also receive James' Top 10 Tips for Combating Your Fear of Public Speaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can a 2,000-year-old book still change the way you think today? In this episode, Ryan Holiday shares passages from Meditations that he's returned to more than a hundred times over the years. Each reading has revealed something new, and these lines are the ones that have had the biggest impact on how he thinks and lives. Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work

In which Robert & Amy talk about you. And I. The virtue of selfishness; tips on minding your business, getting what you want, being who you are. And having a nice day. How (and why) to integrate passion and equanimity. Happy Birthday, Marcus Aurelius ... Stoicism and Objectivism. Ludwig Wittgenstein and Melania Trump (56). World Intellectual Property Day, Garage Day, No-Makeup Day ... and your comments and questions!

Most people read Marcus Aurelius the wrong way. In this episode, Ryan sits down with philosopher William Stephens to discuss why the title "Meditations" may be misleading, what these writings were actually meant to be, and how that changes the way we read them today. William O. Stephens is a philosopher specializing in Stoicism, ethics, and ancient philosophy. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and spent over 30 years teaching at Creighton University, where he is now Professor Emeritus. His work spans topics like friendship, ecology, and human nature, with a focus on Stoic thought. His latest book is Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-King (2025), and he is also the author of Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed, Epictetus's Encheiridion: A New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics, and Stoic Ethics: Epictetus and Happiness as Freedom. Check out more of William Stephens' work at https://WilliamOStephens.com/

82 MinutesPG-13Stormy Waters is a managing partner of a venture capital firm. The opening words of Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations," which they utilize as a springboard to discuss attitude and emotion for the future, are read by Stormy and Pete. This was episode 1276.Stormy's SubstackStormy's Twitter AccountPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

For nearly 2,000 years, Meditations has guided presidents, generals, and leaders, from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick the Great to Arnold Schwarzenegger. What makes it remarkable is that it was never meant to be read. It was Marcus Aurelius' private notes to himself. In this episode, Ryan breaks down 31 of the most powerful lessons from the book and how to actually apply them to your life.Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work

“Mastery of reading and writing requires a master,” Marcus Aurelius writes. He knew this from experience. Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work

In this episode, I chat with Mark Forstater, the producer of over 30 films, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail. He is the author of a number of books, including The Spiritual Teachings of Marcus Aurelius, The Spiritual Teachings of Seneca, and The Living Wisdom of Socrates, as well as books on yogic philosophy and Daoism. His most recent book, The 7th Python: A Twat's Tale, documents his experience of working with the Pythons, and a protracted legal battle that he found himself fighting, and winning, decades later.Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Highlights* How did you get into Marcus Aurelius and Seneca? What motivated you to adapt them for modern readers and what are the main ideas that you take from their writings?* You've also written about Socrates, how do you feel he compares with the Stoics as a guide today?* What, if anything, do you think that working in movies can teach us about how the mind works?* Have you found Stoic ideas helpful during stressful periods in your own life? During your legal battles for example?* Could you imagine there being another movie about Marcus Aurelius?Links* Goodreads profile* The Spiritual Teachings of Marcus Aurelius* The Spiritual Teachings of Seneca* The Living Wisdom of Socrates* The 7th PythonThanks for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life at donaldrobertson.substack.com/subscribe

You can pack your bags, book the flight, and still bring every anxious thought with you. Emperor Marcus Aurelius writes in his Meditations that escaping to the country, the beach, or the mountains is idiotic. The peace you're looking for is already available, anytime, by going within. The Bhagavad Gita's fifth chapter speaks of how the self-realized person enjoys unlimited happiness not because their circumstances changed, but because their direction did. Raghunath and Kaustubha explore that teaching through the Govardhan Lila, where Indra — king of the heavens — had every external blessing and was still miserable. His problem wasn't his circumstances. It was an internal issue — his ignorance of his own true nature. The escape hatch was never a location. It was always a direction. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

We must change our aperture and perspective so that amidst the muddle and puddles of life, we can see what the artist and the philosopher sees.Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work

Why has Meditations by Marcus Aurelius endured and influenced across so many centuries? And what makes its ancient wisdom still relevant to the modern problems we face today?Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work

Is our universe an inevitable outcome of the laws of physics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with theoretical physicist Brian Greene to discuss the Many-Worlds Interpretation, the structure of the multiverse, levels of infinity, and respond to cosmic queries Neil couldn't answer.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/exploring-hidden-dimensions-with-brian-greene/ Thanks to our Patrons Toby Nicholls, Nick, Kevin Labranche, Mike, Sara Tunick, Ari Comart, Corey Taylor, Lance Rossie, Joe Chiarelli, Vic G, obvs, Michael Trainor, Ben Whelan, Di, Matthias Metcalfe, None Yo'Business, Kevotron, Eluivren, Vernard Ulrich jr., Paul Johnston, William Beraki, Cody Flynn, Brant Clabaugh, Eddy Stecher, Jason, Joel Watts, Luc Gareau, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Cole, Brian Flatt, Venkannareddy Yamnur, Jan Saelid, jabbbbbbbex, Al Fontaine, Alex Velasquez, Joshua Phillips, Parking Meter, neonpenny, Henry Washington, Srikar Gulukota, Marcus Aurelius, FrozenLaughs, Mr_Bman, Kevin L, Gary Matthew Spence, Big Stu, Ataka Grizzly, J, Roderick Lee Wells, Foh Chik Yong, Chris of the Green, Sensitive Knees, Laura Rivers, Darryl Harlow, Ruairidh Meyjes, Manuel Kumli, Liverpoong, Dominic, Leonard Tramiel, Cindy Brehl, Donnell Caballero, John Buck, Spyder3921, Raul Gonzales, Nick Burnett, Gints, Angelos Giannakopoulos, Igor Martens, Lucas Rayala, Randy Wing, Preston Rogers, Jason Baldwin, Julian O., Christopher Lloyd, John C, Steve Krasner, Andrea Jaramillo, spaduano, Sunny Sarraf, LINKSBYLINKS, Seoyeong LEE, typical, m m, John Latta, Mike Wyant Jr., Bhargava Kandada, Lance Wall, Will Thomas, Rick van Schijndel, Quinn Damerell, Jake Laurrell, Nefastes, Adrian R, Mike Jemison, Andrew Kell, Christopher Fahrenbach, Jiří Šebesta, Said Aspen, Tracy Thomas, and Mick & Sally for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The more you control, the worse you lead. In this conversation, Ryan talks with leadership expert Daniel Coyle about why the best teams aren't run like machines, why connection matters more than control, and what Marcus Aurelius can teach us about leadership that endures.Daniel Coyle is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestsellers The Culture Code, The Talent Code, and his NEW book Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment. Check out more of Dan's work on his website https://danielcoyle.com/