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You're listening to the Stoic Solutions Podcast - practical wisdom for everyday life inspired by the ancient tradition of Stoic Philosophy from Greece and Rome. I'm your host, Justin Vacula. Visit my website at StoicSolutionsPodcast.com. For today's episode, I recorded with author Steven Willison about his new book ‘Prospering: Applying the 2000-year-old teachings of the Stoic Epictetus to modern-day life.' Steven Willison is an author and business professional. He has a bachelor's degree from King's College in Pennsylvania and an MBA from Marywood University. After serving in the US Air Force, Steve embarked on his professional career in the tech industry spanning over 20 years. He has been published in various magazines and journals and has been a guest on broadcast programs throughout the United States. He currently resides in Pennsylvania with his wife and children. – Steven Willison's book 'Prospering' https://www.amazon.com/Prospering-000-YEAR-OLD-teachings-Epictetus-modern-day-ebook/dp/B0BS73DWKM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T9RRKF5V6PVI&keywords=steven+willison+prospering&qid=1689776284&sprefix=steven+willison+prospering%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 -- Support my work through Patreon. Use referral links to various products. http://justinvacula.com/donate/ Find Justin Vacula online and listen to past content: Main website: http://www.stoicsolutionspodcast.com/ SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/justinvacula iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stoic-philosophy/id1264404483 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/justinvacula Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/justin-vacula/stoic-philosophy Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/I4gq7yzmfr63glwfvin2kmciifq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoicSolutionsPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoicSolutions Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justinvacula Justin's other podcast: https://hurdygurdytravel.com/ Find me in the 2022 book ‘Stoicism Today: Selected Writings Volume 4:' https://a.co/7sIAOso Music: Birds by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Birds-Scandinavianz Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4iknKLfV2X8

Simon Drew and renowned Stoic scholar and professor William O. Stephens discuss the theology and cosmology of the Stoic school of philosophy.  William O. Stephens is the Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Creighton University. His interests include ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Stoicism as a way of life, Stoicism and popular culture, ethics, animals, and the environment. He has published multiple scholarly books, including Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed,  Stoic Ethics: Epictetus and Happiness as Freedom, and The Ethics of the Stoic Epictetus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1998 the Traveling Wilburys released “End of the Line,” telling us that it's alright (alright), if you live the life you please. Well, it's alright, even if the sun don't shine. Well, it's alright (alright), we're going to the end of the line. Ages prior, in 135 A.C.E., in the Enchiridion, the Stoic Epictetus taught We have no power over external things, and the good that ought to be the object of our earnest pursuit, is to be found only within ourselves: Epic! The holidays are here amidst a pandemic, and positive choices seem imperative. Join Keith and Greg reflecting on getting to the end of the line. #godfodderpodcast #fodderheads #epictetus #control #contentment

Today's quote is by Epictetus, “For if a person shifts their caution to their own reasoned choices and the acts of those choices, they will at the same time gain the will to avoid, but if they shift their caution away from their own reasoned choices to things not under their control, seeking to avoid what is controlled by others, they will then be agitated, fearful, and unstable.”” This quote highlights an idea we've discussed before, which is the importance of creating a life aim for ourselves. A long last aim that can serve as our guide and always point in us in the right direction for our life. Since my channel focuses on self-development and becoming more conscious, increasing our awareness can serve as a broad and long-lasting aim for our life. Anything that helps us move in the direction of becoming more mindful and aware is good and anything that takes us away from that aim we would consider bad. To read my self-development articles please visit my site here: http://freedomfromtheknown.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/bitesizewisdom Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizewisdom

Episode 4 of Happy Vs Flourishing features Massimo Pigliucci the K. D. Irani Professor of philosophy at the City College of New York. The author or editor of thirteen books, many of which provide excellent tips on how to have a richer more fulfilling life and that is an area we explore in this episode. Massimo has been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Philosophy Now, and the Philosophers' Magazine, among others.    In this episode amongst the things discussed are: How can philosophy help your life? What is Stoicism and why is it misunderstood? Nelson Mandela Viktor Frankl How applying some of Massimo's suggestions transformed the life of one of his coaching clients The new book: A Field Guide to a Happy Life What is the difference between Happiness and Flourishing?   He has just released a new book titled:  A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living   "This short book is a 'field guide, ' written with busy non-specialists in mind. By dipping into its pages, readers can simultaneously develop an understanding of Stoicism and gain important insights into how best to live. Those who are already familiar with Epictetus will appreciate Pigliucci's bold 'update' of Stoicism in the book's closing pages."--William B. Irvine, author of The Stoic Challenge "A shrewd take on Stoic philosophy that's one part inspiration and one part manual for cultivating resilience in daily life. Pigliucci's prudent advice will have broad appeal among philosophically inclined readers of self-help."--Publishers Weekly "A wonderfully fun introduction to Stoic philosophy, bursting with practical wisdom and engaging stories. I particularly admire how Pigliucci revisits and reinterprets Epictetus's Enchiridion while showing why we need a 'Stoicism 2.0' for twenty-first century happiness, and clearly illustrating how his version differs from the original. It's an excellent book, written in Pigliucci's splendidly lucid and accessible style." --Skye C. Cleary, author of Existentialism and Romantic Love "An engaging introduction to the Stoic life through an updated version of Epictetus's Handbook. An unusual and helpful feature is an appendix in which Pigliucci highlights his modifications of the original Stoic text to take account of modern thinking."--Christopher Gill, author of Greek Thought "Pigliucci reimagines Epictetus's Handbook (a.k.a. the Enchiridion) and updates it for the twenty-first century. The result is a work more timely than ever, for it warns us of the dangers of superstition while it reminds us that reason and virtue are essential to happiness. Pigliucci speaks directly to us as readers and justifies his updates along the way. He thereby invites us to treat Epictetus and this very book as a reasonable guide rather than as an oracle from on high."--Brian E. Johnson, Fordham University "Pigliucci's A Field Guide to a Happy Life provides a user-friendly manual for applying Stoicism to daily life in the twenty-first century. Stoicism 2.0 tweaks the philosophy in order to adapt it to the moral intuitions shared by most modern readers. It therefore provides a good place to start your journey when exploring Stoic practices."--Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor "This is a bold, contemporary updating of Stoicism for the present day. Taking the ancient Stoic Epictetus as his inspiration, Pigliucci has rewritten Epictetus's Handbook in order to update it, make it more relevant to a modern audience, but also to ensure that the core Stoic ideas shine through. The result is what Pigliucci calls Stoicism 2.0. This is a manual for living for those who approach the ancient Stoics as guides, not masters."--John Sellars, author of Stoicism Other books: How to be a Stoic A Handbook for New Stoics How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy Links: https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/massimo-pigliucci/a-field-guide-to-a-happy-life/9781541646940/   https://massimopigliucci.wordpress.com   https://twitter.com/mpigliucci   Happy Vs Flourishing links: www.ExceedingExpectations.me Facebook Group Twitter LinkedIn YouTube How to leave a podcast review: https://tonywinyard.com/how-to-leave-a-review-for-the-podcast/ Full shownotes including transcription available at: https://tonywinyard.com/hvf004-massimo-pigliucci/ 

Writing Stoicism & Happiness My interview with Philosophy Professor William O. Stephens. Discuss sabbaticals, writing process, purpose, stoicism and happiness. Enjoy! Guest Bio. William O. Stephens is Professor of Philosophy at Creighton University. His four books are Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed (Continuum 2012), Stoic Ethics: Epictetus and Happiness as Freedom (Continuum 2007), The Person: Readings in Human Nature (Prentice Hall 2006), and The Ethics of the Stoic Epictetus, an English translation of Adolf Bonhöffer’s 1894 classic (Peter Lang 1996). His dozens of articles and book chapters on Stoicism include the topics of food, farming, refugees, love, death, animals, sportsmanship, travel, habit, ecology, the Star Wars films, and the film Gladiator (2000). He has also published on friendship, ethics and animals, and philosophical vegetarianism. His current book projects are Epictetus’ Enchiridion: A New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics (Bloomsbury) and Stoic Lessons in Liberation: Epictetus as Educator.

* Stoicism was a school of ancient philosophy which survived for several centuries, and is going through a major revival today. * Massimo Pigliucci provides an essential guide to applying the wisdom of the Stoics to 21st-century life, making the sometimes difficult subject of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy accessible and relevant to the modern world. * The book is based around several key quotes from the famous Stoic Epictetus, explaining their meaning in terms of everyday events and anecdotes from his own life. * Discover how to accept those things that are beyond your control, learn from the example of others' behavior, be it good or foolish, and build your emotional resilience. * Whatever life throws at you, these ancient minds will help keep you focused on your goals while retaining your personal integrity. * Success is good, but maintaining your peace of mind no matter what is an even greater treasure. 3:23 Part One: Dichotomy of Control 11:35 Part Two: Moral Ignorance 18:48 Part Three: Negative Visualization HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE HERE: The School of Life - "Why Stoicism Matters" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc_6GDWl0s4. Cultural Services French Embassy - "Better Living Through Stoicism" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i-6nLIuxgg&t=349s. "Eichmann Trial - Session No. 1" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv6xbeVozhU "Finding Meaning in Difficult Times (Interview with Dr. Viktor Frankl)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlC2OdnhIiQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO BOOK INSIGHTS. READY FOR MORE LEARNING? Get unlimited access to our entire collection of Book Insights on over 100 nonfiction bestsellers with a subscription at http://memod.com/insights Please keep in mind that the information provided in or through our Book Insights episodes is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by qualified professionals, and should not be relied upon to disregard or delay seeking professional advice. Full Title: How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life Year of Publication: 2017 Book Author: Massimo Pigliucci

Michael Tremblay is a PhD. student in philosophy at Queen's University, Kingston. Before going to Queen's University he completed a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy at Carleton University in Ottawa. During his time at Carleton he wrote a Master's thesis on the Stoic Epictetus. His PhD work continues to examine Stoic ethics, and the question of how the Stoics thought we should cultivate our virtue.  Michael's main interest is in ancient philosophy, specifically moral education in the Stoics. He's fascinated by the Hellenistic conception of philosophy as a way of life, which is to be practiced in order to achieve virtue and happiness. He is also interested in philosophy as a skill or craft, and how training and practice factor into becoming a better philosopher. Beyond philosophy, Michael is passionate about martial arts and competes regularly in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and wrestling. Website: https://www.tremblaymichael.com/ Academia: https://queensu.academia.edu/MichaelTremblay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-tremblay-01542713a/   Simon Drew Links   Patreon: patreon.com/simonjedrew Coaching: simonjedrew.com/coaching/ Practical Stoic Mastermind: facebook.com/groups/practicalstoicmastermind Facebook: facebook.com/simonjedrew Instagram: instagram.com/simonjedrew LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simonjedrew Website: simonjedrew.com FEEDSPOT: https://blog.feedspot.com/stoicism_podcasts/

About the Guest  Michael Tremblay is a PhD. student in philosophy at Queen's University, Kingston. Before going to Queen's University he completed a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy at Carleton University in Ottawa. During his time at Carleton he wrote a Master's thesis on the Stoic Epictetus. His PhD work continues to examine Stoic ethics, and the question of how the Stoics thought we should cultivate our virtue.  Michael's main interest is in ancient philosophy, specifically moral education in the Stoics. He's fascinated by the Hellenistic conception of philosophy as a way of life, which is to be practiced in order to achieve virtue and happiness. He is also interested in philosophy as a skill or craft, and how training and practice factor into becoming a better philosopher. Beyond philosophy, Michael is passionate about martial arts and competes regularly in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and wrestling. Guest Links Michael's Website: CLICK HERE Academia: CLICK HERE LinkedIn: CLICK HERE Simon Drew Links Patreon: patreon.com/simonjedrew Coaching: simonjedrew.com/coaching/ Practical Stoic Mastermind: facebook.com/groups/practicalstoicmastermind Facebook: facebook.com/simonjedrew Instagram: instagram.com/simonjedrew LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simonjedrew Website: simonjedrew.com

On our self-development journey, our goal is to become a balanced human being. Balanced in our various centers or functions. In today's quote, Epictetus gives us a good look at how our intellectual center should be used. “The proper work of the mind is the exercise of choice, refusal, yearning, repulsion, preparation, purpose, and assent. What then can pollute and clog the mind's proper functioning? Nothing but its own corrupt decisions.” - Epictetus To read my self-development articles please visit my site here: http://freedomfromtheknown.com

Prepare for Death to Discover Freedom What is most important? Having your soul on your lips.  This makes you free not according to the law of the Quirites, but according to the law of nature. A free person is one who escapes enslavement to himself, which is constant, unavoidable, oppressing by day and by night equally, without break, without respite. Enslavement to oneself is the most severe enslavement, but it is easy to shake it off if you stop expecting a lot from yourself, if you stop making money for yourself, if you set before your eyes both your nature and your age, even if it is very young, and say to yourself, “Why am I going crazy? Why am I panting? Why am I sweating? Why am I working the land, or the forum?  I don’t need much, and not for long.” (Natural Questions III, praef. 16-17) This week-long meditation with Seneca on the topic of what is important in life ends at the most appropriate place—the contemplation of and preparation for our death. Seneca opens this final passage with the recommendation that we have our soul on our lips. In other words, we must be prepared to die. Why? Because doing so makes us free according to the law of nature. The Stoics did not measure freedom by one’s ability to move freely from place to place, city to city, or country to country. Instead, true freedom is the absence of enslaving desires and crippling fears that consume our life. We are afraid of not getting what we want: a large house, great job, good reputation, wonderful soul mate, retirement account, good health, etc. Likewise, we fear getting that which we do not want: homelessness, poverty, shame, loneliness, sickness, and death. As a result, we spend our time driving ourselves to madness and working ourselves to death for things we believe will make us happy. As Epictetus frequently reminds us, we are slaves to externals. All the while, we neglect to ask “What is most important?” As Seneca notes, It’s not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste much of it. Life is long enough, and it’s been given to us in generous measure for accomplishing the greatest things, if the whole of it is well invested. But when life is squandered through soft and careless living, and when it’s spent on no worthwhile pursuit, death finally presses and we realize that the life which we didn’t notice passing has passed away. (On the Shortness of Life 1.3). The Stoic practice of Memento Mori—the contemplation of death—is more than a preparation for our inevitable end. That is the obvious goal of this ancient, widespread practice. The less obvious, but equally important, goal of this practice is the development of true freedom, which is preparation for life. Pierre Hadot writes, In the apprenticeship of death, the Stoic discovers the apprenticeship of freedom.[1] Freedom for the Stoic is the inner freedom that allows us to contemplate and live in agreement with Nature regardless of life’s circumstances. As Hadot notes, For the Stoic Epictetus, the meaning of our existence resides in this contemplation: we have been placed on earth in order to contemplate divine creation, and we must not die before we have witnessed its marvels and lived in harmony with nature.[2] We moderns, especially we westerners, have been trained from childhood to move at a faster and faster pace, so we achieve greater and greater goals, and accumulate more and more possessions. We only half-jokingly repeat the 1980s bumper-sticker slogan, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” Stoicism is not a mind hack to be used to overcome external obstacles along the path to fame and fortune. Instead, the Stoic path trains us to overcome the obstacles within our mind that stand between our present state and an excellent character, which is capable of experiencing true well-being. The Stoic path leads toward freedom. We moderns, especially we westerners, have been trained from childhood to move at a faster and faster pace,

“It is odd that despite their current widespread use and looming future importance, most of us know very little about our automatic behavior patterns. Perhaps that is so precisely because of the mechanistic, unthinking manner in which they occur. Whatever the reason, it is vital that we clearly recognize one of their properties: They make us terribly vulnerable to anyone who does know how they work.” In this episode of Made You Think, Neil and I cover Influence by Robert Cialdini. It’s a classic on the art of persuasion and explains the psychology of why people say "yes”. You’ll learn how to become a better persuader, how to market yourself and your ideas, and how to defend against the influences of others. We cover a wide range of topics, including: The six main influencers and how they work. The psychology behind being influenced and noticing it in your own life. Using the six main influencer techniques to your own advantage. Popular examples of these influencers being used. How to avoid becoming negatively influenced by these techniques. And much more. Please enjoy, and be sure to grab a copy of Influence! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out our episode on The Psychology of Human Misjudgments by Charlie Munger, to learn about the 25 cognitive biases that negatively affect our thinking and how to effectively watch out for them, as well as our episode on Principles by Ray Dalio, to learn the key principles necessary for getting what you want out of life. Be sure to join our mailing list to find out about what books are coming up, giveaways we're running, special events, and more. Mentioned in the show: Nike [3:47] Adidas [3:48] Made You Think episode on The Psychology of Human Misjudgments [4:55] Four Sigmatic’s Mushroom Coffee (20% off) [5:10] Perfect Keto’s MCT Oil Powder [5:20] Made You Think support page [5:30] Kettle and Fire’s Bone Broth (20% off) [5:42] Lyft [13:05] Sam Harris and Scott Adams debate [21:51] Sam Harris’ Waking Up Podcast [21:58] Growth Machine [23:47] Transcendental Meditation [33:01] Boiler Room movie [33:44] The Godfather [33:50] The Wolf of Wall Street [34:38] Nat’s Keto article [34:55] Hitch movie [37:05] Mom Trusted [47:06] Bond: Handwritten Notes [48:10] Product Hunt [48:18] Buffer [48:30] AirBnB [49:03] Shopify [54:15] Fomo [54:16] NFL.com [55:35] Spotify app mentioned [57:36] Freakonomics episode on suicide reporting [1:07:25] Uber [1:15:18] JP Morgan [1:34:32] House of Cards [1:38:17] Bookinabox [1:47:00] Books mentioned: Influence Trust Me, I’m Lying [6:45] The 48 Laws of Power [6:45] (Nat’s Notes) How to Lie With Statistics [7:20] (Nat’s Notes) The Heart and Fist [46:15] The Denial of Death [1:18:30] (Nat’s Notes) (episode on the book) Amusing Ourselves to Death [1:27:08] (Nat’s Notes) (episode on the book) Winston Churchill’s WW2 Books [1:31:25] Finite and Infinite Games [1:42:07] (Nat’s Notes) (episode on the book) Antifragile [1:44:58] (Nat’s Notes) (episode on the book) Principles [1:51:44] (Nat’s Notes) (episode on the book) Letters from a Stoic [1:51:55] (Nat’s Notes) (episode on the book) People mentioned: Robert Cialdini Nassim Nicholas Taleb [3:30] (episode on Antifragile) LeBron James [3:51] Charlie Munger [4:55] (related podcast episode) Ryan Holiday [6:45] Robert Greene [6:54] (episode on Mastery) Benjamin Franklin [11:04] Scott Adams [17:06] Sam Harris [21:06] Sonny Corleone [33:52] Vin Diesel [33:58] Will Smith [37:10] Ray Dalio [47:02] (episode on Principles) Seneca [53:20] (episode on Letters from a Stoic) Epictetus [53:22] Adil Majid [53:48] Justin Mares [54:14] Bill Nye [1:26:05] Stanley Milgram [1:29:14] Dr. Jordan Peterson [1:30:42] Neville Chamberlain [1:31:30] Jamie Dimon [1:34:30] Floyd Mayweather [1:36:03] Kevin Spacey [1:38:15] Robin Wright [1:38:47] Barbra Streisand [1:44:03] Beyonce [1:44:10] Tom Peters [1:50:10] Roger Fisher [1:50:12] David Meyers [1:50:19] 0:00 - Introductory quote and some information on the book. 4:04 - A bit on how the book is structured, as well as explaining what the six main influencers are. 6:16 - How you can use this book and some other books that mention this book. 8:07 - The first chapter of the six main influencers, reciprocation, and some discussion on this. Also, some examples of this. “When we get something, we feel obligated to give something back.” 17:04 - Some discussion on an excerpt about negotiation from the reciprocation chapter. 21:01 - Wrapping up the reciprocation chapter with how to challenge reciprocity. “If you want to fight reciprocity, define it as a sales device, not a gift.” 25:52 - The chapter on commitment and consistency. Detailing the chapter and what commitment and consistency are. 33:00 - A few examples related to this chapter and some discussion on them. 37:34 - The second example related to the chapter and detailing the psychology that the method used. Also, a bit on getting people used to saying yes to get them to continue agreeing. 41:17 - The physical and effort aspect of commitment and consistency. Also, a bit on cold emailing and cold-calling (and a few tangents). “The more effort that goes into a commitment, the greater the ability that you’ll have to influence the attitude.” 53:00 - The chapter on social proof. A bit on canned laughter, examples of social proof, some discussion on the bystander effect, and tying social proof into evolutionary instincts. (Tangents at 55:08) “Once people see somebody helping, then they all rush to help. But when nobody is helping, nobody does anything.” 1:03:10 - When people are like us, we tend to like them more. An example on this and some following discussion. Also, some thoughts on how suicide reports in the news correlate with increased suicide rates. 1:09:56 - The chapter on liking. A few examples, discussing these examples, and detailing why they work. “When we like people or like something, we attribute more good things to it.” 1:19:55 - Discussing the aspects of getting hooked on a fad and thinking that everything associated with that fad is good. Also, defining natural, organic, free-range, and other terminologies and explaining why they aren’t always clear or fully truthful. 1:25:37 - The chapter on authority. Some examples of authority and discussing how it works. Also, a bit on social proof, fear of going against the grain, cryptocurrency, and stocks. An interesting fact from Cialdini on common medical errors, as well. Always ask: “Is this authority truly an expert?” 1:38:08 - Discussing celebrity endorsements with political candidates and some following tangents. 1:42:35 - The last chapter on scarcity. Various examples, usage with marketing, and a few tangents. “The more scarce something appears, the more we want it.” 1:47:05 - Recognizing scarcity and some discussion on scarcity in general. “Most things are not made better by being scarce.” 1:48:30 - Closing thoughts and discussing the last section of the book on shunning those who use these techniques excessively and in a negative manner. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe at https://madeyouthinkpodcast.com