Podcast appearances and mentions of William Irvine

William Irvine | Author | Stoic Practitioner | Summary: Want to live a better life? Ancient wisdom might have the answer. William Irvine shows how Stoicism, a philosophy from centuries ago, can help us navigate modern life and our relationship with money. Instead of chasing external success, he suggests focusing on what we can control - our reactions and emotions. Through practices like negative visualization (imagining losing what we have), Irvine reveals how ancient wisdom can help us appreciate what we have and build resilience. Most importantly, he challenges our endless pursuit of "more" by introducing a powerful concept - "enough." The conversation explores how having a life philosophy can be like a compass, helping us make better decisions about money and find genuine contentment in our complex modern world. Highlights: Understanding 'enough' is crucial for inner peace - knowing when more won't make you happier is key to contentment. Focus on what you can control - your reactions and emotions matter more than external circumstances. Practice negative visualization - imagining losing what you have builds gratitude and appreciation for your current life. Build resilience through voluntary discomfort - facing challenges deliberately makes you stronger. Money can create anxiety, but satisfaction comes from within - external wealth doesn't guarantee inner peace. Living simply leads to greater appreciation - less complexity often means more contentment. Quotes: "Equanimity is the absence of negative emotions." "Stoics embrace positive emotions, not bottle them up." "What is it you really want?" "You're living it, doing things that will win their admiration." Links: William Irvine's website and books: CLICK HERE

It's Tuesday, December 17h, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Nigerian pastor killed by Muslim extremist On December 6th, another Christian pastor was killed in Nigeria, Africa -- this time in Jalingo, a town in the Taraba State.  A Christian woman was also killed around the same time. Residents report at least a hundred killings in the area since the beginning of the year — as far as those that have been reported. The murders are conducted by Muslim extremists. The top 10 most dangerous nations in the world, according to their murder rates per 100,000 people, are El Salvador, Jamaica, Lesotho, Honduras, Belize, Venezuela, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, St. Kitts, and Nigeria. Pray for Christians ministering in these areas today.  Swiss gov't removed 16-year-old girl from parents over trans issue SWISS FATHER: “They've put aside 16 years of absolute commitment to our child and have taken away our child based on the lie that a person can be born in their own body. The story is truly a nightmare.” This Swiss father, along with his wife, featured in that YouTube clip, have lost their daughter by court order. Their crime?  They refused to allow her to try to change her God-given gender.   After appealing to Switzerland's Supreme Court with support from Alliance Defending Freedom, the couple lost the battle. The court ruled that the father and mother must “endorse [the child's] gender transition and enable their child's legal ‘sex change' or face the possibility of criminal charges.” Brazilian currency lost 20% of value The Brazilian real has lost 20% of its value against the U.S. dollar since the election of the socialist, Lula da Silva, in October 2022. Turkey and Mexico's currencies also weakened in 2024. And the American dollar weakened in reference to most other major currencies this year. Canada's Justin Trudeau on brink of resigning Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a leftist, is on the brink of resigning as his liberal government crumbles around him, reports Canadian Television News.  Trudeau, age 52, is “considering his options as leader,” sources have told the broadcaster, while his Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit. Freeland quit on Monday after clashing with Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible U.S. tariffs, dealing a huge blow to an already unpopular government. In a stinging resignation letter, Freeland dismissed Trudeau's push for increased spending as a political gimmick that could hurt Ottawa's ability to deal with the 25 percent import tariffs U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he will impose. The resignation by Freeland, age 56, who also served as deputy prime minister, is one of the biggest crises Trudeau has faced since taking power in November 2015.  It also leaves him without a key ally when he is on track to lose the next election to Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. U.S. 30-year-fixed mortgage rate almost 7% The U.S. 30-year-fixed mortgage rate is scraping 7%, up from 6.2% back in October.  WolfStreet.com estimates that the sale of 4.02 million existing homes this year  is the lowest number since 1995.  Two by Twos cult involved in child abuse A New York Post article addresses an anti-Trinitarian cult called “The Way” or “The Two by Twos” — being investigated by the FBI and other law enforcement organizations for extensive child abuse. An on-line resource called AdvocatesForTheruth.com alleges over 2,000 abuse cases, pointing to 910 unique abusers - 40% of whom were workers.  The cult was formed in 1897 by a Scottish cleric by the name of William Irvine. Mormon cult child abuse Also, as of December 10th of this year,  91 civil lawsuits have been filed in California courts alleging child sexual abuse against Mormon leadership and congregants. The cases involve 20 bishops, 20 elders, 8 missionaries, and 5 high priests, among others.  There are 977 Mormon wards in the Golden State. Keep in mind the cautionary note from Jeremiah 17:9.  “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can know it?” Texas Attorney General sues over Abortion Kill Pill The State of Texas -- under the auspices of Attorney General Ken Paxton -- is suing a New York doctor for administering an abortion pill by telehealth to a Texas resident.   This represents one of the first challenges to the shield laws put up by pro-abortion states for doctors who aid in the killing of babies in pro-life states. In response,  New York Attorney General Letitia James issued this statement.  She sad, “Abortion is, and will continue to be, legal and protected in New York. As other states move to attack those who provide or obtain abortion care, New York is proud to be a safe haven for abortion access.” What are these strange drones in the sky? Strange drone sightings have spread from New Jersey into Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Connecticut and Ohio.   World Net Daily suggests that the drones are operated by the CIA in order to detect a dirty bomb. And former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has called for “state police to be able to have the authority to bring those drones down,” and for the Biden administration to tell the nation “what they are doing.”  Appearing on ABC's This Week on Sunday, Christie said this. CHRISTIE: “I've lived in New Jersey my whole life. This is the first time that I've noticed drones over my house. The Biden administration and state authorities have to be more vocal and let people know exactly what they're doing. “They hear about drones being deployed in Ukraine all the time as weapons, and U.S. deploying drones as weapons at times. So, you can see why people are concerned. It's a lack of communication from the government at the federal and state level that's at fault here.” Planned Parenthood killing 20% more babies now Planned Parenthood is killing more babies than ever — a 20% increase over the last 10 years. The business ended the lives of 392,715 babies in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. That's up from 327,166 dead babies ten years earlier. Over the past ten years, Planned Parenthood killed a total of 3.8 million babies, and has taken in a whopping $6.5 billion in taxpayer funding.   Taxpayers provided $700 million to the abortion business during the 2022-2023 fiscal year,  reports LiveAction.org. We pray Psalm 9:19-20 today: “Arise, O Lord, Do not let man prevail; Let the nations be judged in Your sight. Put them in fear, O Lord, that the nations may know themselves to be but men.” Jordan Peterson moving to America And finally, psychologist and media personality Jordan Peterson is moving to the United States for what he describes as a rise of “totalitarianism” in Canada. Peterson referred to rising taxes and a new bill introduced into the Canadian parliament, Bill C-63.  The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has pointed out that the new bill includes the potential of “life imprisonment for any crime or federal offense, if found to be motivated by hate” … to include “spray-painting racist words on a wall.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, December 17th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Can one sentence change your life? In this episode, I share this sentence from the beginning of the Enchiridion by Epictetus, one of the founders of the Stoic philosophy. I learned about this book in the Happiness Lab a podcast by Yale professor of positive pschology, Dr. Laurie Santos and her interview with Dr. William Irvine. Irvine opened my eyes to the wonders of Stoic philosophy. If you are interested, you should buy his book: A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy.

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to this episode of The Via Stoica Podcast, titled "Must-Read Stoic Books: How to Start and Expand Your Stoic Journey." In this episode, we delve into the essential reading list for anyone interested in Stoic philosophy. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, we've got you covered with recommendations from classic to contemporary authors.We begin with the foundational texts of Stoicism. Discover the profound wisdom of Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations," the practical teachings of Epictetus' "Enchiridion," and the insightful letters of Seneca in "Letters from a Stoic." These ancient works have stood the test of time, offering invaluable guidance on living a virtuous and meaningful life.Moving to modern interpretations, we explore the contributions of contemporary Stoic authors. Learn from Donald Robertson's "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor," which merges ancient philosophy with modern psychotherapy. Massimo Pigliucci's "How to Be a Stoic" provides a practical approach to applying Stoic principles in today's world. Ryan Holiday's "The Daily Stoic" offers daily meditations to keep you grounded and focused.We also highlight some lesser-known yet impactful books. William Irvine's "A Guide to the Good Life" provides a comprehensive introduction to Stoic philosophy. Mark Tuitert's "The Stoic Mindset: Train Like an Olympian" applies Stoic principles to achieving peak performance. Lastly, Pierre Hadot's "The Inner Citadel" offers an in-depth analysis of Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations," enriching your understanding of this classic work.If you enjoy our content, make sure to subscribe to the Via Stoica Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Don't forget to rate and review us, as it helps more listeners discover the benefits of Stoic philosophy. Your support keeps us going and allows us to bring you more insightful episodes.Join us on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Happy listening!If you wish to read about these book recommendations, you can go to: https://viastoica.com/the-stoic-reading-list/. You can also find all our book reviews there.Support the Show.www.ViaStoica.comhttps://viastoica.com/stoic-life-coaching/https://twitter.com/ViaStoicaReach us: info@viastoica.comProduced by: http://podmedia.net/

Gardeners may welcome the rain, but for farmers it's made sowing, planting and moving livestock very difficult. Frank spoke to William Irvine, deputy president of the UFU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do we mirror other people's accents? Does DJ Khaled get tired of winning? And also: life is good — so why aren't you happy? SOURCES:Albert Bandura, professor emeritus of psychology at Stanford University.John Bargh, professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University.Tanya Chartrand, professor of marketing at Duke University.Clay Cockrell, psychotherapist and founder of Walk and Talk Therapy.Iain Couzin, director of the department of collective behavior at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior.William Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University.Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology at Princeton University.Stephen Kosslyn, professor emeritus of psychology at Harvard University.Cristine Legare, professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin.Kevin Ochsner, professor of psychology at Columbia University.Amos Tversky, professor of psychology at Stanford University. RESOURCES:"How to Escape the Hedonic Treadmill and Be Happier," by Anna Katharina Schaffner (Positive Psychology, 2016).“Revealing the Hidden Networks of Interaction in Mobile Animal Groups Allows Prediction of Complex Behavioral Contagion,” by Sara Brin Rosenthal, Colin R. Twomey, Andrew T. Hartnett, Hai Shan Wu, and Iain Couzin (PNAS, 2015).“A Calm Look at the Most Hyped Concept in Neuroscience — Mirror Neurons,” by Christian Jarrett (WIRED, 2013).“The Chameleon Effect: The Perception–Behavior Link and Social Interaction,” by Tanya Chartrand and John Bargh (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1999).“Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision Under Risk,” by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky (The Econometric Society, 1979).“Transmission of Aggression Through Imitation of Aggressive Models,” by Albert Bandura, Dorothea Ross, and Sheila A. Ross (Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 1961). EXTRAS:"Why Are Rich Countries So Unhappy?" by No Stupid Questions (2022)."Do You Mind if I Borrow Your Personality?" by No Stupid Questions (2022).“Episode 2: The Unhappy Millionaire,” by The Happiness Lab (2019).The Happiness Lab.

The final episode of 2023 where we reflect on the wisdom shared throughout the year. We're delving into a treasure trove of insights from remarkable guests, each offering a unique facet of the journey towards a fulfilling life.

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. William Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Aha:  The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World."The host for the 535th edition in this series is John Kealey.  The history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. William Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Aha:  The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World."The host for the 535th edition in this series is John Kealey.  The history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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Today, we have the immense pleasure of hosting a true luminary who has played a pivotal role in the revival of Stoicism over the past decade - William Irvine.William is a world renowned philosopher, author, and professor who has been credited as a key figure in popularising Stoicism through his lectures, writing and interviews.His groundbreaking book "A Guide to a Good Life: The ancient art of Stoic Joy" that was published in 2008 has been an instrumental introducing stoicism to countless readers. That's how I got into Stoicism and I highly recommend the book.William has authored an impressive nine other books, each offering profound insights into life and philosophy. He's been featured in esteemed publications - the New York Times, Guardian, Huffington Post.You may recognise William from some thought provoking conversations on top podcasts like the Tim Ferriss Show, Knowledge Project, and School of Greatness. His wisdom can also be found in influential youtube channels - “School of Life”, “Academy of Ideas”, and “Pursuit of Wonder”. In our conversation, we explore a wide range of topics, delving into emotions, relationships, expectation setting, resilience, desire, control, and happiness, among others. Through his unique blend of academic rigour and practical wisdom, William offers a fresh perspective on how ancient philosophy can be applied to our lives today.Episode Shownoteshttps://howtolive.life/episode/045-stoicism-in-everyday-life-with-William-IrvineRelated Episodes#006 Stoicism: how to live a good lifeSpotify: https://howtolive.life/ep6spotifyApple Podcasts: https://howtolive.life/ep6appleLeave us a messagehttps://howtolive.life/contactFollow usLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastHowtolive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasthowtolive/Information on Podcast & Hosthttps://howtolive.life/

William Irvine was a professor at Wright State University and is the author of seven books, including his best-seller, "A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy." During our conversation, Bill talks about the history of the Stoics, an ancient school of philosophy that began in Athens in 300 B.C. He also talks about the psychological training that the Stoics encouraged, including negative visualization, a practice aimed at reducing the human tendency for insatiability and increasing our gratitude for the many gifts of our lives.Bill's book helped to launch the modern renaissance of Stoicism. The Stoic's message - including those of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, and Musonius Rufus - emphasized the importance of intentional struggle and temporary hardship, to align one's body and one's mind with the reality of life itself. This message is evergreen in creating resilient and capable people, and ever more important in our increasingly super-convenient, super-addicted "Brave New World."Stoicism reminds me of a quote from Veritas Savannah:“Prepare your child for the road, not the road for your child.”------------Support via VenmoSupport on SubstackSupport on Patreon------------Show notesRate on SpotifyRate on Apple PodcastsSocial media and all episodes

Should I spend a lot of time complaining about other people's music, instead of making my own? And what would happen if I start building a 3.5 million dollar house before the blueprints are done? Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King shares an essay: “Don't Complain About Other People's Music” and then examines David Cronenberg's Scanners (1981 Film). Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkingdom Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4VlLUSeRUrDzF1Omtu9rdp SHOW NOTES / LINKS How Big Things Get Done https://geni.us/pb9S A Guide To The Good Life by William Irvine https://geni.us/cAkBe Conversations at the American Film Institute https://geni.us/tQEXl

Do dragons ever TRADE or BARTER with other creatures for unique and rare FEDORAS? What kind of items or services might a dragon exchange for such headwear? Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Bernard Herrmann's “The Dragon” (1958) + Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023 Movie) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkingdom Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4VlLUSeRUrDzF1Omtu9rdp SHOW NOTES Bernard Herrmann / The 7th Voyage of Sinbad https://geni.us/nZBa Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves https://geni.us/qmh4 Christopher Rouse / Gorgon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4SlLHTLaLc A Guide To The Good Life by William Irvine https://geni.us/cAkBe

In this episode, the Gents are enlightened on the traditions of a mysterious Christian denomination you've probably never heard of. Jess joins the pod and graciously shares her experiences with the religion known discretely as the "2x2's" by outsiders. She goes on to share an honest look into her deconstruction process and provides insight to the joys of reconstruction as well. It's a conversation well worth listening to. It's vulnerable. It's beautiful. And, of course, it's harmonious. . Follow Jessica's deconstruction story on Instagram: @mysoftself . Read "Preserving the Truth: The Church with No Name and its Founder, William Irvine" to learn more: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61885980-preserving-the-truth

Hello Beautiful People!CONNECT WITH JENNAH-LOUISEWork With Me - Mindset Coaching | https://www.jennahlouise.com.auInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/jennah_louiseCONNECT WITH BILLWebsite | https://www.williambirvine.com On today's podcast we have Bill Irvine. Bill holds a PHD in Philosophy and is a Philosophy Professor who not only teaches, thinks and writes about philosophy, but has adopted a philosophy of living known as Stoicism. He is the author of the book, ‘A Guide To The Good Life'.What I love about this conversation is Bill's ease in speaking about philosophy and particularly Stoicism as a way of life. At times academics can show up in a somewhat pretension and Bill certainly doesn't do this, and I think it's because he genuinely practises what he preaches. He's extremely passionate about making Stoicism available for everyone to at least try, at least apply, and see if you too can reap the benefits that he has. Stoicism is all about living a life of equanimity, meaning to be calm and maintain your emotions during difficult situations. Bill shares practical tools, some of which I personally apply in my own life, that can help you to take control of yourself, your reactions, and essentially live what the Stoics believe to be a good life.Please enjoy this conversation with Bill. #jennahlouise #tobehumanpodcast

On Desire by William Irvine takes us on a wide-ranging tour of our impulses, wants, and needs, showing us where these feelings come from and how we can try to rein them in. It concludes that the best way to attain lasting happiness is not to change the world around us or our place in it, but to change ourselves. If we can convince ourselves to want what we already have, we can dramatically enhance our happiness. Why We Want What We Want "On Desire" by William B. Irvine - Book Review Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 5 Book 41 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3rPou2d GET IT. READ :) #desire #wanting #awareness FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behavior http://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/ Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESS https://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfwalker/message

In dieser Folge setzen Markus und Ralph ihre kurzen Buchbesprechungen fort. Die Podcaster sprechen heute über das Buch "A Guide to the Good Life" von William Irvine. Markus und Ralph sprechen darüber, was das Thema des Buches ist und wer die Adressaten sind. Dann gehen sie weiter darauf ein, um welche Inhalte es geht und wie das Buch aufgebaut ist. Am Ende diskutieren sie darüber, welche Auffälligkeiten das Buch hat und welche Inhalte ihnen gut und weniger gut gefallen. Die Buchempfehlungen aus dieser Folge findest du hier: http://www.stoikerpodcast.de/buecher/ Wenn dir gefällt, was wir tun, spendiere uns einen Kaffee oder Tee: http://www.stoikerpodcast.de/spenden/ Und mit unserem Newsletter halten wir dich über neue Folgen und Veranstaltungen auf dem Laufendem: http://www.stoikerpodcast.de/newsletter/ Schreibe uns deine Frage direkt an mail@stoikerpodcast.de Intro- und Outro-Musik von Tobias Rueß Mehr über uns auf http://www.stoikerpodcast.de

William B. Irvine is emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages. His A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy played a key role in the Stoic renaissance that has taken place in recent years. His subsequent The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient provides a strategy for dealing, in proper Stoic manner, with the setbacks we experience in daily living. He is currently at work on a book about thinking critically, but with an open mind, in the age of the internet."Happiness is another interesting thing. I've been thinking about this lately. You know, people take aim at happiness. I don't know if you can actually do that, if you can have a recipe for attaining happiness. Happiness is something that just happens as a byproduct of something else going on in your life, and that is having a day where you're experiencing equanimity. You don't have this abundance of negative emotions, where you value the things you've already got, where you value the relationships you've got, where you feel good inside your own body. You like being who you are. And I think, if all that happens, then suddenly, you know, it'll dawn on me. 'Gosh, I guess I'm happy...' "www.williambirvine.comThe Stoic Challengewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgPhoto credit: Lyndon French

"Happiness is another interesting thing. I've been thinking about this lately. You know, people take aim at happiness. I don't know if you can actually do that, if you can have a recipe for attaining happiness. Happiness is something that just happens as a byproduct of something else going on in your life, and that is having a day where you're experiencing equanimity. You don't have this abundance of negative emotions, where you value the things you've already got, where you value the relationships you've got, where you feel good inside your own body. You like being who you are. And I think, if all that happens, then suddenly, you know, it'll dawn on me. 'Gosh, I guess I'm happy...' "William B. Irvine is emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages. His A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy played a key role in the Stoic renaissance that has taken place in recent years. His subsequent The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient provides a strategy for dealing, in proper Stoic manner, with the setbacks we experience in daily living. He is currently at work on a book about thinking critically, but with an open mind, in the age of the internet.www.williambirvine.comThe Stoic Challengewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

William B. Irvine is emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages. His A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy played a key role in the Stoic renaissance that has taken place in recent years. His subsequent The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient provides a strategy for dealing, in proper Stoic manner, with the setbacks we experience in daily living. He is currently at work on a book about thinking critically, but with an open mind, in the age of the internet."I stumbled across Stoic philosophy and thought it was just wonderful stuff. So, I'd had the exact wrong idea of what it was. Most people do because if they look it up in the dictionary, a Stoic is this glum individual who simply suppresses all emotions, but that isn't what the Stoics were at all. They came up with these really brilliant psychological strategies for retaining our equanimity in the face of life's setbacks, challenges, and tests. And they're brilliant strategies. They are easy to test drive. Stoicism has a very low price of admission... Over the course of a three-day weekend, you can learn what you need. You can test drive it. You can find out what it is. You can find out what these strategies are, and you can try them and see if they make a difference in your life.”www.williambirvine.comThe Stoic Challengewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgPhoto credit: Lyndon French

"I stumbled across Stoic philosophy and thought it was just wonderful stuff. So, I'd had the exact wrong idea of what it was. Most people do because if they look it up in the dictionary, a Stoic is this glum individual who simply suppresses all emotions, but that isn't what the Stoics were at all. They came up with these really brilliant psychological strategies for retaining our equanimity in the face of life's setbacks, challenges, and tests. And they're brilliant strategies. They are easy to test drive. Stoicism has a very low price of admission... Over the course of a three-day weekend, you can learn what you need. You can test drive it. You can find out what it is. You can find out what these strategies are, and you can try them and see if they make a difference in your life.”William B. Irvine is emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages. His A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy played a key role in the Stoic renaissance that has taken place in recent years. His subsequent The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient provides a strategy for dealing, in proper Stoic manner, with the setbacks we experience in daily living. He is currently at work on a book about thinking critically, but with an open mind, in the age of the internet.www.williambirvine.comThe Stoic Challengewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

William B. Irvine is emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages. His A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy played a key role in the Stoic renaissance that has taken place in recent years. His subsequent The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient provides a strategy for dealing, in proper Stoic manner, with the setbacks we experience in daily living. He is currently at work on a book about thinking critically, but with an open mind, in the age of the internet."Stoicism started in 300 B.C. in Athens. Zeno of Citium was the first Stoic. He created it. He put together components of some other then existing schools of philosophy and started his own school, but what we know primarily are the Roman Stoics. So this would be in the first century B.C. and the first century A.D. in Rome. And the four big names are Marcus Aurelius (who was also an emperor), Seneca (who was also a playright and the first century equivalent of a billionaire), an interestingly complex guy, and Epictetus (who was a successful head of a school of philosophy). Fourth name (less known, but a very important Roman Stoic) is Musonius Rufus, who was actually the teacher of Epictetus. And the interesting thing is, all four of them, you can pick up and start reading them, and you will very quickly sort of say – Oh, I see what they're doing. And I see why it's relevant to my life. And I see how it can be useful to my life.”www.williambirvine.comThe Stoic Challengewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgPhoto credit: Lyndon French

"Stoicism started in 300 B.C. in Athens. Zeno of Citium was the first Stoic. He created it. He put together components of some other then existing schools of philosophy and started his own school, but what we know primarily are the Roman Stoics. So this would be in the first century B.C. and the first century A.D. in Rome. And the four big names are Marcus Aurelius (who was also an emperor), Seneca (who was also a playright and the first century equivalent of a billionaire), an interestingly complex guy, and Epictetus (who was a successful head of a school of philosophy). Fourth name (less known, but a very important Roman Stoic) is Musonius Rufus, who was actually the teacher of Epictetus. And the interesting thing is, all four of them, you can pick up and start reading them, and you will very quickly sort of say – Oh, I see what they're doing. And I see why it's relevant to my life. And I see how it can be useful to my life.”William B. Irvine is emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages. His A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy played a key role in the Stoic renaissance that has taken place in recent years. His subsequent The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient provides a strategy for dealing, in proper Stoic manner, with the setbacks we experience in daily living. He is currently at work on a book about thinking critically, but with an open mind, in the age of the internet.www.williambirvine.comThe Stoic Challengewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

"Happiness is another interesting thing. I've been thinking about this lately. You know, people take aim at happiness. I don't know if you can actually do that, if you can have a recipe for attaining happiness. Happiness is something that just happens as a byproduct of something else going on in your life, and that is having a day where you're experiencing equanimity. You don't have this abundance of negative emotions, where you value the things you've already got, where you value the relationships you've got, where you feel good inside your own body. You like being who you are. And I think, if all that happens, then suddenly, you know, it'll dawn on me. 'Gosh, I guess I'm happy...' "William B. Irvine is emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages. His A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy played a key role in the Stoic renaissance that has taken place in recent years. His subsequent The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient provides a strategy for dealing, in proper Stoic manner, with the setbacks we experience in daily living. He is currently at work on a book about thinking critically, but with an open mind, in the age of the internet.www.williambirvine.comThe Stoic Challengewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

William B. Irvine is emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages. His A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy played a key role in the Stoic renaissance that has taken place in recent years. His subsequent The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient provides a strategy for dealing, in proper Stoic manner, with the setbacks we experience in daily living. He is currently at work on a book about thinking critically, but with an open mind, in the age of the internet."Stoicism started in 300 B.C. in Athens. Zeno of Citium was the first Stoic. He created it. He put together components of some other then existing schools of philosophy and started his own school, but what we know primarily are the Roman Stoics. So this would be in the first century B.C. and the first century A.D. in Rome. And the four big names are Marcus Aurelius (who was also an emperor), Seneca (who was also a playright and the first century equivalent of a billionaire), an interestingly complex guy, and Epictetus (who was a successful head of a school of philosophy). Fourth name (less known, but a very important Roman Stoic) is Musonius Rufus, who was actually the teacher of Epictetus. And the interesting thing is, all four of them, you can pick up and start reading them, and you will very quickly sort of say – Oh, I see what they're doing. And I see why it's relevant to my life. And I see how it can be useful to my life.”www.williambirvine.comThe Stoic Challengewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgPhoto credit: Lyndon French

"Stoicism started in 300 B.C. in Athens. Zeno of Citium was the first Stoic. He created it. He put together components of some other then existing schools of philosophy and started his own school, but what we know primarily are the Roman Stoics. So this would be in the first century B.C. and the first century A.D. in Rome. And the four big names are Marcus Aurelius (who was also an emperor), Seneca (who was also a playright and the first century equivalent of a billionaire), an interestingly complex guy, and Epictetus (who was a successful head of a school of philosophy). Fourth name (less known, but a very important Roman Stoic) is Musonius Rufus, who was actually the teacher of Epictetus. And the interesting thing is, all four of them, you can pick up and start reading them, and you will very quickly sort of say – Oh, I see what they're doing. And I see why it's relevant to my life. And I see how it can be useful to my life.”William B. Irvine is emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages. His A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy played a key role in the Stoic renaissance that has taken place in recent years. His subsequent The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient provides a strategy for dealing, in proper Stoic manner, with the setbacks we experience in daily living. He is currently at work on a book about thinking critically, but with an open mind, in the age of the internet.www.williambirvine.comThe Stoic Challengewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

William Irvine, a professor at Wright State University, thinks, teaches, and writes about philosophy. He is the author of many books and publications including the one he and Eric discuss in this episode, The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient.In this episode, Eric and Bill discuss what it means to live and practice Stoicism.But wait – there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you!Professor William B. Irvine and I Discuss Applied Stoicism and…His book, The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More ResilientThree sources from which your desires can arise The limitations of our rational brainTechniques for harnessing negative emotions and using them for good purposesThe practice of stoicismThat as humans, no matter what we have we will take it for grantedRemembering that for everything we do, there will be a last timeA better goal in life than being happyThe role and benefit of having a grand goalThe trichotomy of controlWilliam Irvine links:Bill's WebsiteBill's WritingsWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with William Irvine, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Everyday Courage with Ryan HolidayConscious Leadership with Eric KaufmannSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

William Irvine is professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, who not only teaches, thinks, and writes about philosophy, but who has adopted a philosophy for living, namely, the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.  Tyler and William discussed how you can apply Stoic philosophies in your life, covering wisdom from Roman Stoic philosophers, tips on how you can embrace what you already have, how to expand your comfort zone and more. Highlights include: Living in the golden age of curiosity A brief history of Stoicism and why everything you know about Stoicism may be wrong Embracing what you already have, and understanding that you're wired to always want more Thinking of life in terms of games Wisdom from Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus Embracing memento mori  William's tips on how to expand your comfort zone like a Stoic The power of negative visualization Being conscious of immersing yourself in conversations Tyler's personal experience with Stoicism Stoic strategies for stressful situations Helicopter, snow plow, free range parenting William's 80/20 rule for conversations   Connect with William: Website: https://www.williambirvine.com The following books were mentioned in the show: The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William Irvine A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William Irvine Curious by Ian Leslie Walden Pond by Henry David Thoreau On Anger by Lucius Annaeus Seneca Meditations by Marcus Aurelius   Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com. In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you'll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you! This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital's mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities. If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You're invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com.   We're also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you're a new or an experienced investor, we're confident you'll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com. This episode is brought to you by the eQRP. eQRP's mission is to transform your financial future by providing a way to take control of your retirement money - money that's stranded in 401(k) or IRA accounts. Whether you want to invest in real estate or you're concerned about a financial crash, or perhaps you want to rollover your money - tax and penalty free - we have your solution. Text “ELEVATE” to 307.213.3475.  

W dzisiejszym odcinku rozmawiam z filozofem Tomaszem Mazurem o stoicyzmie. Tomek opowiada jak zaczęła się jego droga do stoicyzmu i jakie są współczesne modele nauczania filozofii. Zapytałam Tomka czy stoicy są zawsze spokojni i potrafią wszystkie rzeczy przyjmować bez emocji. Tomek odpowiedział również na pytanie czy każdy może czerpać z filozofii stoickiej, aby regulować swój sposób reagowania. Tomek przedstawił 2 perspektywy interpretacji oraz mówił o progach wrażliwości i reagowania na bodźce zewnętrzne. Porozmawialiśmy o tym co realnie możemy zrobić w trudnych sytuacjach i jak nabrać pewnego rodzaju dystansu.Kurs Tomka:https://stoicway.teachable.com/Podcast Tomka:https://open.spotify.com/show/6qfeT1Y4YF8d3umRqD1CEiKsiążki Tomka:1. Wielki Spokój. Trzydzieści antycznych lekcji dobrego życia według Muzoniusza Rufusa2. Nieustające napomnienia. Współczesne medytacje stoickiePolecane książki:1. Sztuka życia według stoików - Piotr Stankiewicz2. Jak oswajać trudne sytuacje - Marcin Fabiański 3. Wyzwanie stoika - William Irvine 4. Emotional: The New Thinking About Feelings - Leonard Mlodinow 5. The Daily Stoic - Ryan Holiday

In today's episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, host Brendan Howard interviews a professor of philosophy at Wright State University and the author of seven books, including A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy, William Irvine. William began his education at the University of Michigan where he gained his BA in Mathematics and Philosophy, before going on to gain a MA and Ph.D. in Philosophy at the University of California. During and immediately after graduate school, William was drawn to ‘pure philosophy'. However, after writing his doctoral dissertation on ‘Russell's Construction of Space from Perspectives', William's interests and research have been within the topics that “lie on the border between philosophy and something else”. Alongside his research and writing about philosophy, William has built an academic career as a professor of philosophy at Wright State University In this episode, William discusses Stoicism, an ancient philosophy he has adopted into his own life, and how this can help veterinary professionals.

In this episode, my guest is William Irvine the author of A Guide to the Good Life, The Stoic Challenge, and On Desire to name a few. William is a philosophy professor who not only teaches, thinks, and writes about philosophy, but who has adopted a philosophy for living, namely, the ancient philosophy known as Stoicism. In the conversation, William and I discuss: PhilosophyDesire Happiness Tranquility Wisdom in daily life and much moreConnect with William Irvine: williambirvine.com/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). 

Life is often filled with hardships and tragedies. For thousands of years, philosophers have come up with strategies to help us cope with such hardship. This week, we revisit a 2020 conversation with philosopher William Irvine about ancient ideas — backed by modern psychology — that can help us manage disappointment and misfortune.If you like this show, please check out our new podcast, My Unsung Hero! And if you'd like to support our work, you can do so at support.hiddenbrain.org.

Today on the Limitless Athlete Podcast, you'll be listening to a conversation between myself and Stoic author/commentator, William B. Irvine. Stoicism is an essential tool I deploy every single day in every area of my life and training is no different. I found Bill through Sam Harris' app, Waking Up, and found his book The Stoic Challenge exceptionally helpful. So why are we exploring Stoicism (philosophy) when we're discussing mindset and athleticism? First, most athletes are lacking mental toughness & Stoicism provides an antidote to that. Second, this will get you taking action on success, not just wishing it. Additionally, it will teach you an essential skill called Framing. We also discuss Overcoming setbacks Adding meaning to suffering Anger and how it will destroy your gains When negative emotions stopped being helpful And maybe most importantly: Why failing is the missing ingredient in your success

Today on the Limitless Athlete Podcast, you'll be listening to a conversation between CrossFit Athlete Alison Scudds, and myself. Alison is another brilliant example of an athlete who on one hand has all the mindset advantages handed down to her - supportive environment, parents who taught her to push hard whilst being kind to herself, supportive yet encouraging community - yet has chosen to work on her mentality because she's seen that nature isn't comprehensive. Nurture matters too. The central theme of this conversation is how to learn the ability to drop expectations and focus on the effort we put in. Most of us have been wrongly taught to solely value the outcome of our actions, and not the actions themselves, nor the character skills displayed in undertaking them. Yet it's those character skills that made the outcome possible. If we exclusively focus on the outcome, we can do everything right along the way and not get the reward. This feels like a failure, when in fact, you did everything in your control. What this does is breed discontent with yourself or the world. Or, you could achieve precisely what you set out to achieve but with a God-awful plan. The nature of positive reinforcement means you will keep repeating this plan to no success. In a world that says never take your eyes off the prize, it takes courage to say “hey, no. I'm focusing on the process”. It feels strange that by taking our focus off the outcome, and valuing the effort we put in more highly, we get to have the cake and eat it too. We are happier, more content, and more motivated, and we're more likely to achieve the goal we originally set out in pursuit of. In the words of William Irvine, my goal is mettle, not medals. Alongside all this, Alison and I also discuss Putting the fun back into training, despite it being tough Leaning into your strengths as an athlete instead of being like everyone else The basic tools athletes can use to optimise their mental state And preparing effectively for competition Alongside this episode, we'll also be releasing a partner episode, The Debrief, where Mindset Rx'd Head Coach Rachel and myself help you apply the lessons within this podcast to your training and wider life. We'll also be pulling out the key ideas you may have missed, and discussing how you can use this conversation, and the wisdom within it, to train your mindset and become a limitless athlete.

In this episode, Geoff and Tim discuss philosophy for daily life. In particular, they talk about Stoicism: the wisdom that the Ancient Stoics can offer us, and which parts might be useful for life in the twenty-first century. They present these topics in an accessible way, discussing bitesize quotes, and reflecting on ways that philosophy can be relevant to the people and situations we encounter in daily life. They discuss: applying philosophy to entrepreneurship and business; Stoic meditations; modern commentators on Stoicism, like William Irvine and Ryan Holiday; logos; pain and suffering; control; reason and emotion; nihilism and meaning; the historical lens versus the philosophical lens; psychology and stress management techniques; negative visualisation; prospective retrospective; the meaning of life; hedonism versus tranquility; pleasure; accepting versus resisting; philosophical tools and philosophical solutions; and other topics. Geoff and Tim begin by reminiscing about how they met. It all came from a chance encounter in South East Asia in 2018… *** Tim Haldorsson is an entrepreneur. He works in tech and runs a marketing and web development team. Tim is an everyday philosopher, who uses ancient philosophy to guide him in making business decisions. For these practices, he draws on books like Meditations by Marcus Aurelius and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Tim is also a big fan of traveling and has spent the last five years living away from his home country, Sweden, visiting many different countries. These destinations have included: Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, South Africa and – most recently – Portugal and Madeira Island. Tim likes to think of himself as a digital nomad. *** Follow Extrapolator on social media for all the latest news: instagram.com/extrapolatorpod facebook.com/extrapolatorpod linkedin.com/company/extrapolator

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Author and philosophy professor William Irvine goes in-depth on Stoicism, and why the fundamental tenets of this ancient philosophy can provide answers to some of the toughest problems in today's society. On this episode Irvine offers a definition and some useful background on Stoicism and its origins, the original Stoics, their thoughts on failure, their advice on decision making, and how we can train ourselves to be more stoic.   Irvine has written seven books including the wildly popular 2008 release A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy, and the 2019 follow-up, The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient. Irvine also teaches philosophy and logic courses at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.   Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. https://fs.blog/membership/ 

Optimize your Stoicism: https://www.optimize.me/missions/stoicism Get all the wisdom from the best Stoicism books out there— in less time (!) — with a collection of PhilosophersNotes distilling the Big Ideas and an Optimal Living 101 class highlighting the absolute best of the best. All 100% free. Forever. No credit card required. No strings attached. Period. → https://www.optimize.me/ You'll learn the Big Ideas from: - The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-daily-stoic-ryan-holiday-stephen-hanselman - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: https://www.optimize.me/pn/meditations-marcus-aurelius - The Enchiridion by Epictetus: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-enchiridion-epictetus - Discourses by Epictetus: https://www.optimize.me/pn/discourses-epictetus - Letters from a Stoic by Seneca: https://www.optimize.me/pn/letters-from-a-stoic-seneca - On the Shortness of Life by Seneca: https://www.optimize.me/pn/on-the-shortness-of-life-seneca - Musonius Rufus by Cynthia Arrieu-King and William Irvine: https://www.optimize.me/pn/musonius-rufus-musonius-rufus-cynthia-arrieu-king-william-irvine - How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson: https://www.optimize.me/pn/how-to-think-like-a-roman-emperor-donald-robertson - The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-obstacle-is-the-way-ryan-holiday - The Inner Citadel by Pierre Hadot: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-inner-citadel-pierre-hadot - How to Be Free by Epictetus and A.A. Long: https://www.optimize.me/pn/how-to-be-free-epictetus-a-long - How to Be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci: https://www.optimize.me/pn/how-to-be-a-stoic-massimo-pigliucci - The Practicing Stoic by Ward Farnsworth: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-practicing-stoic-ward-farnsworth - The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Donald Robertson: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-philosophy-of-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-donald-robertson - The Stoic Challenge by William Irvine: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-stoic-challenge-william-irvine - Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot by James Stockdale: https://www.optimize.me/pn/thoughts-of-a-philosophical-fighter-pilot-james-stockdale - Courage Under Fire by James Stockdale: https://www.optimize.me/pn/courage-under-fire-james-stockdale - Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday: https://www.optimize.me/pn/ego-is-the-enemy-ryan-holiday - Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday: https://www.optimize.me/pn/stillness-is-the-key-ryan-holiday - A Guide to the Good Life by William Irvine: https://www.optimize.me/pn/a-guide-to-the-good-life-william-irvine - The Stoic Art of Living by Tom Morris: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-stoic-art-of-living-tom-morris - Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://www.optimize.me/pn/mans-search-for-meaning-viktor-frankl - Plato's Lemonade Stand by Tom Morris: https://www.optimize.me/pn/platos-lemonade-stand-tom-morris - Superheroes and Philosophy by Matt Morris and Tom Morris: https://www.optimize.me/pn/superheroes-and-philosophy-matt-morris-tom-morris Other Resources Noted in this video: The Daily Stoic: https://dailystoic.com/ The Daily Dad: https://dailydad.com/ Plus, with your (FREE!) Optimize wisdom membership, you'll get instant access to 600+ PhilosophersNotes, 50+ Optimal Living 101 classes, and 1,000+ Optimize +1s, all to help you Optimize every aspect of your life with more wisdom in less time. So… What do YOU want to Optimize today? Ancient Wisdom Modern Science Mental Toughness Habits Sleep Stoicism Buddhism Purpose Leadership Focus Goal Setting Productivity Energy Peak Performance Meditation Nutrition Weight Loss Fitness Breathing Prosperity Creativity Learning Self-Image Willpower Sports Business Relationships Parenting Public Speaking Conquer Cancer Conquer Anxiety Conquer Depression Conquer Perfectionism Conquer Procrastination Conquer Digital Addiction

"Many of us have been persuaded that happiness is something that someone else, a therapist or a politician, must confer on us. Stoicism rejects this notion. It teaches us that we are very much responsible for our happiness as well as our unhappiness. It also teaches us that it is only when we assume responsibility for our happiness that we will have a reasonable chance of gaining it. This, to be sure, is a message that many people, having been indoctrinated by therapists and politicians, don't want to hear." —William Irvine, A Guide to the Good LifeIn this episode, we dig deeper into the philosophy of Stoicism and work through some of the specific psychological techniques and exercises that will help you to adopt the Stoic viewpoint. We also try to connect the growing popularity of Stoicism to the rise of victimhood culture over the last twenty years. As we said in the previous episode, https://exploringkodawari.blog/podcast-episodes/what-is-stoicism-the-philosophy-of-life/ (Understanding Stoicism as a Philosophy of Life), much of Stoicism can be summed up by the psychological difference between viewing something as a blessing or as a curse. Timestamps:coming soon! Links:https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-New-Translation-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0812968255/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1CHUVROWIVIJ5&dchild=1&keywords=meditations+gregory+hays&qid=1627497848&sprefix=meditations+gre%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-3 (Meditations) by Marcus Aurelius (translated by Gregory Hays) https://www.amazon.com/A-Guide-to-Good-Life-audiobook/dp/B00G6WCGKI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+guide+to+the+good+life&qid=1627497985&s=books&sr=1-1 (A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy) by William B. Irvine https://dailystoic.com/ (Daily Stoic: What is Stoicism?) https://exploringkodawari.blog/podcast-episodes/author-terry-tucker-how-to-embrace-suffering-and-find-purpose-in-life/ (Author Terry Tucker—How to Embrace Suffering and Find Purpose in Life) Support Us:You can always support us by leaving a rating or review in your podcasting app. You can also share our episodes with friends on social media. But it does take a lot of time to put together a podcast, maintain a website, and write new content every week. So if you would like to support us in a more substantial way, consider making a donation through the PayPal buttons on our website: https://exploringkodawari.blog/donation/ (https://exploringkodawari.blog/donation/) Follow Us:https://exploringkodawari.blog/ (Our Website/Blog) https://exploringkodawari.blog/newsletter/ (Newsletter) Twitter: https://twitter.com/EKodawari (@EKodawari) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploringkodawari/ (@exploringkodawari) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExploringKodawari/ (facebook.com/ExploringKodawari) Support this podcast

Unos consejos para inciarse a la filosofía estoica. Recomiendo una lista de lectura en función de mi propia experiencia.Meditaciones por Marco Aurelio: https://amzn.to/2SmWPHNManual de vida por Epicteto: https://amzn.to/3zgMDRKSobre la felicidad, sobre la brevedad de la vida por Seneca: https://amzn.to/3xahzRQCartas a Lucilio por Seneca: https://amzn.to/35672v0Guide to the good life by William Irvine: https://amzn.to/3pzrePxHow to be a stoic by Massimo Pigliucci: https://amzn.to/3535wtDThe stoic challenge by William Irvine: https://amzn.to/3w9mUJ1mail: info@joantolos.comSwag: http://store.joantolos.comOfficial web: http://www.joantolos.comApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/nada-nuevo-bajo-el-sol/id1563220961Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BcHhm3wO3cvSIMZL6ssG8

Với cuốn sách A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy tác giả William Irvine khẳng định cuộc sống của nhiều người trong chúng ta sẽ hạnh phúc hơn nhiều nếu chúng ta trở thành những người Khắc kỉ. Làm sao mà lí thuyết và việc thực hành một trường phái triết học được ra đời từ tận 1500 năm trước cách mạng công nghiệp vẫn có thể có giá trị đến tận ngày nay, một thế giới thay đổi không ngừng và là nơi ngự trị của công nghệ? Irvine đã trình bày những chiến lược cụ thể mà những người Stoic khuyên chúng ta áp dụng trong cuộc sống hàng ngày. Ba trong số đó đặc biệt quan trọng: hình dung tiêu cực, nội tại hóa mục tiêu và thường xuyên tiết chế bản thân. -- Original: 3 Stoic Strategies For Becoming Happier

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In this episode, we speak with author and motivational speaker Terry Tucker. Terry has lived all over the country and worked in many different fields. After playing NCAA Division I basketball in college, he worked in a marketing department and as a hospital administrator. After that, he worked as a police officer, both as a SWAT Hostage Negotiator and an undercover narcotics investigator. But in 2012, Terry began a very different path when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma. To this day he continues his intense battle with cancer—most recently while in the hospital to amputate his leg they discovered tumors in both of his lungs. Unfortunately, his doctors don't really talk about a cure but about buying more time. But despite the hell that he's been through, Terry has somehow found a way to embrace his suffering to learn from it. Not only does he continue to fight on, he also does so with a remarkably positive and motivating energy. He's one of those people that have learned how to take their suffering and turn it into some deep life wisdom. And he shares that wisdom on his blog Motivation Check as well as in his newly published book titled Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. So in this episode, we talk about his life story, his book, and many other topics. We talk about suffering, love, religion, Stoicism, and the other fundamental truths that he lives his life by. We especially got into the topic of resentment—that is how can one avoid becoming resentful towards life, even in the face of extremely unfair suffering. Stoicism and Life Philosophy:I was recently reading William Irvine's book about Stoicism (A Guide to the Good Life), and he commented that most people don't really have a philosophy of life but instead live out a kind of enlightened hedonism—distractedly moving from pleasure to pleasure. He stressed how important it is, whether it be Stoicism or something else, that people embrace a philosophy of life to guide them. This is what I find most inspiring and powerful about Terry's message. His philosophy of life has been tested to the extreme by reality and he still follows it and learns from it. It's one thing to believe in life rules/principles in the abstract, but it's entirely different to truly live them out no matter what. Overall it was a really inspiring conversation, and we hope everyone can learn something from it! https://youtu.be/0ldHPEV0G_s (**Click here to watch the Youtube video for this episode**) Timestamps:[02:40] Terry's background and his battle with cancer [08:21] Nietzsche: "He who has a why to live can bear almost any how" and Terry's motivation for living and bearing his suffering [12:33] The importance of failing: why you're either going to win or learn [21:48] Marcus Aurelius, Stoicism, and the importance of going within. [23:53] Terry's philosophy of "win the day" and the other fundamental truths that he lives his life by [28:53] The two different ways to address suffering: inner peace/acceptance mentality vs. the Navy Seal/warrior mentality [35:24] The growing resentment in today's society and how Terry, despite his suffering, avoids resentment [39:46] Is religion or a belief in a higher power necessary in order to battle the suffering in life? [49:59] Why is love the most important word in any language? [56:41] The importance of having your life philosophy tested by reality [01:03:23] Bonus Questions Links:https://www.motivationalcheck.com/ (Terry's website Motivational Check) Terry's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS (Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life) https://twitter.com/terrytucker2012 (Terry's Twitter) https://youtu.be/IdTMDpizis8 (Navy Seal Jocko Willink's "Good" motivational video) https://youtu.be/JV8mIfjwPeM (Navy Seal David Goggins motivation) Support Us:You can always support us by leaving a... Support this podcast

This episode is a replay of one of the most popular episodes from last year. The guest is William B. Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University and the author of A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy and more recently, The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer and More Resilient. Professor Irvine has taken the ancient philosophy of Stoicism out of the classroom and adopted it as his philosophy of life. He shares his experience practicing Stoicism and how it's helping him move a little closer to the Good Life.What You'll Learn• The importance of finding a Philosophy of Life• Why Stoicism works for Professor Irvine, and why it might work for you to• The dangers of the default philosophy of life in Western World: Enlightened Hedonism • How Stoicism helps avoid Hedonic Adaptation• How to maintain tranquility and peace of mind• How to become more resilient Books & ResourcesA Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. IrvineThe Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer and More Resilient by William B. IrvineConnect with William IrvineWebsite: https://www.williambirvine.com/Connect with Sean MurrayTwitter: @seanpmurray111Website: www.seanpmurray.netNewsletter: www.seanpmurray.net/newsletterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanpmurray/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

William “Bill” Irvine is an author, philosophy professor, and an active investor who describes his intended audience as "intellectually-upscale readers who have a minimal background in philosophy but who are interested in carefully rethinking the assumptions of everyday life.” (Hey, that’s YOU!)   Bill wants to make philosophy accessible and applicable to our everyday struggles. His research can best be described as hybrid, reflecting topics that lie on the border between philosophy and something else. For example, many of his articles address the ethical issues involved in finance. His first two books were on the ethical and political aspects of parenting. And his book, On Desire (one of the two we’ll discuss today), has a philosophical component, but also a scientific and religious component.    In our conversation, Bill explains our biological incentive systems, how our brains are like a Thanksgiving poultry trifecta, and why it’s imperative for each of us to develop a Philosophy of Life or a Grand Goal in Living.    Bill earned a BA in Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Michigan and an MA and PhD in Philosophy at UCLA. He has been teachingat Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, since 1983.   Find out more about Bill on his website.  **Please rate and review Crazy Money here. FollowCrazy Moneyon Instagram hereand join theCrazy MoneyListeners Grouphere. Get your officialCrazy Moneyt-shirts here.  AboutCrazy Money: Unlike traditional personal finance shows like Dave Ramsey or Suze Orman, Crazy Money is not about how to make a million bucks, how to beat the market, or how to save money by switching cable providers. It is about deciding what role we want money to play in our lives and how we can use it to be our best selves. Topics covered include: Philosophy, Happiness, Contentment, Meaning, dreams, purpose, Success, Rat Race, Society, mental health, Buddhism, Stoicism, the hedonic treadmill, morality, Mid-Life Crisis, Business, Work, Careers, Authors, Books, Consumerism, Values, capitalism, economics, investing, saving, spending, personal finance, charity, philanthropy, altruism, affluence, wealth, wealth management, culture, society. Status. Are you really still reading?

Sam and Matt debate Die Hard's place in the pantheon of Christmas films, discuss the most faithful adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' and appreciate the criminally underrated Star Trek Christmas adventure. From Charles Dickens to Aliens, from George Bailey to Pete Davidson; join Sam and Matt as they discuss their favorite Christmas thangs' in their wonderfully magical final episode of the year. CORRECTION: The NPR show that Matt mentions is in fact not called Brain Talk; it is called Hidden Brain and it is great! The episode referred to is "Minimizing Pain, Maximizing Joy" where host Shankar Vedantam interviews philosopher William Irvine about his views on stoicism. (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/minimizing-pain-maximizing-joy/)MUSICAngels We Have Heard on High Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/I Saw Three Ships by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com/Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Canon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/'Santa (Lofi Beats)' by Lofi Geek. (https://www.youtube.com/lofigeek)

Podcast: Hidden Brain (LS 85 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: Minimizing Pain, Maximizing JoyPub date: 2020-12-14Life is filled with hardships and tragedies — a fact that 2020 has made all too clear for people across the globe. For thousands of years, philosophers have come up with strategies to help us cope with such hardship. This week on Hidden Brain, we talk with philosopher William Irvine about ancient ideas — backed by modern psychology — that can help us manage disappointment and misfortune.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Hidden Brain Media, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Life is filled with hardships and tragedies — a fact that 2020 has made all too clear for people across the globe. For thousands of years, philosophers have come up with strategies to help us cope with such hardship. This week on Hidden Brain, we talk with philosopher William Irvine about ancient ideas — backed by modern psychology — that can help us manage disappointment and misfortune.

This week's special guest is William Irvine. William is a professor of philosophy at Wright State University and the author of 7 books. His book "A Guide To The Good Life" has been mentioned and discussed many times on the podcast. William has also written for The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Huffington Post and the BBC. Joe and William discuss stoicism as it relates to anxiety and insecurity and many other things. We're excited for you to hear this conversation.  Enjoy!  New episodes of Mindful Metal Jacket are released every Thursday! Follow Joe List: @Joelistcomedy For ad opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Irvine dalam bukunya A Guide To Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy merevisi Dikotomi Kendali menjadi Trikotomi Kendali. Penasaran dengan apa itu Trikotomi Kendali? Mengapa Trikotomi Kendali juga sama pentingnya dengan Dikotomi Kendali? Selengkapnya ada di dalam episode 23 yang membahas tentang Trikotomi Kendali. Selamat mendengarkan StoicastID, semoga bermanfaat ya! (email: stoicastid@gmail.com | IG: @haisitta | Twitter: @mysunsetsky) "Easy Lemon (30 seconds)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Para mí una vida equilibrada no es una vida en la que todo va bien, porque es muy difícil de que todo absolutamente salga como nos hemos propuesto.Para mí una vida equilibrada es aquella en la que a pesar de las circunstancias, consigues tener equilibrio en tu vida y en tu proyecto.Porque cuando algo no va como nos gustaría, o cuando nos enfrentamos a un obstáculo, sólo podemos controlar, lo que "podemos controlar" es decir, nuestro ambiente, nuestros pensamientos y nuestras acciones.Y hoy voy a hablar de esas acciones que debes tomar cuando las cosas se tuercen cuando te enfrentas a una pequeña o gran crisis para que a pesar de las circunstancias, sigas adelante.Aquí tienes el link para que puedas descargarte nuestra guía + libro de trabajo: Cómo conseguir todo lo que te propongas en tu proyecto y en tu vida https://projectmartina.com/audiocomoconseguirtodo-web/ . Y uno de mis libros favoritos de filosofía: El arte de la buena vida - Un camino hacia la alegría estoica. William Irvine. https://amzn.to/3mq8ShJ . Si quieres más ven https://www.projectmartina.com . Suscríbete para no perderte ningún episodio y si te ha gustado déjanos tu opinión que significa mucho para nosotras.

Pierwszy raz w historii podcastu Od laika do stoika przeprowadzę wywiad. Moim gościem będzie prof. William Irvine – światowej klasy autorytet w dziedzinie stoicyzmu. Mimo że dzieliło nas prawie 7 000 km i 6 godzin różnicy w strefach czasowych, nagraliśmy bardzo rzeczową i ciekawą rozmowę o emocjach, ludzkim mózgu i drodze do szczęścia.Wywiad został przeprowadzony po angielsku. Jeśli jednak nie spikasz wystarczająco dobrze, zapraszam na stronę odlaikadostoika.pl/podcast34. Znajdziesz na niej angielską transkrypcję wywiadu, a także jej polskie tłumaczenie.Profesor w trakcie wywiadu wspomina o ciekawym podcaście dotyczącym szczęścia - The Happiness Lab. Oto link do niego: https://open.spotify.com/show/3i5TCKhc6GY42pOWkpWveG?si=tbbmLezgTx6oyGMadOjesg

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You're probably already a stoic in someway. It's part of our culture. Influenced by Socrates and emerging in Ancient Greece in the 3rd century BC, it's a foundation of Christianity, is maybe the first psychology, contributed to the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, guided a Roman Emporer, and has become increasingly popular in recent years, through events like Stoicon, Annual Stoic Week, and a flurry of new of popular books and articles. Could it really be a guide to the best possible life? This introduction to Stoicism will mix two things: what the Stoics of Ancient Greece and Rome actually said – the original doctrines – and how this might be interpreted and be useful today. IN the first part, I'll look at the Ancient Stoics – Marcus Aurelius (Meditations), Epictetus (Discourses), Seneca, and Zeno; and in the second part, I'll look at Stoicism in practice, especially through William Irvine's A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy. The Greek Stoics divided Stoicism into three parts: logic, physics, and ethics. None of these terms, though, meant what they do today. Logic was formal logic, but also rhetoric, language, poetry Physics mostly meant the study of God and the world – essentially how things work. They also broke all of this into two parts: theory and practice Philosophy, importantly, needed to both studied and practiced, learned and executed. Exercises, reflection, and self-improvement were fundamental. Then & Now is FAN-FUNDED! Support me on Patreon and pledge as little as $1 per video: http://patreon.com/user?u=3517018

On today's show, I talk with William B. Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University and the author of A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy and more recently, The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer and More Resilient. Professor Irvine has taken the ancient philosophy of Stoicism out of the classroom and adopted it as his philosophy of life. He shares his experience practicing Stoicism and how it's helping him move a little closer to the Good Life.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:The importance of finding a Philosophy of LifeWhy Stoicism works for Professor Irvine, and why it might work for you toThe dangers of the default philosophy of life in Western World: Enlightened HedonismHow Stoicism helps avoid Hedonic AdaptationHow to maintain tranquility and peace of mindHow to become more resilientHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!BOOKS AND RESOURCESWilliam B. Irvine's A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic JoyWilliam B. Irvine's The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer and More ResilientCapital One.This is Banking Reimagined.CONNECT WITH WILLIAM IRVINEWilliam's WebsiteGET IN TOUCH WITH SEAN MURRAYSean's Twitter AccountSean's LinkedIn AccountEmail: Sean@TheInvestorsPodcast.comWebsite: RealTime Performance, Inc.Weekly Newsletter: RealTime Performance NewsletterRead the full transcript and show notes on: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/the-good-life/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By the end of stoicism I mean the end of this amazing summary... :D - This episode of the Self Development with Tactics / SDWT podcast is featuring the paulminors.com website and it's "A Guide to the Good Life by William Irvine " summary. - https://paulminors.com/a-guide-to-the-good-life-book-summary-pdf/ - Today we are finishing up with this summary with a few more examples of the stoic's thinking and methods of stoicism as well as a section for stoicism in the modern age. The summary ends with the key takeaways from this book, more books like this one and a small little plan on how to start using the stoicism techniques or methods. - I as always hope that you get a lot out of that! - Love you ➠Thank you for being with me! If you liked this episode of your daily self development kick please subscribe and like. Stay tuned for upcoming self development videos aaaaand comment down below or hit me up on the social media platform you like the most. Wish you the best, health wealth and happiness ❤️ Who I am? I am Christopher Walch a 18 year old graphic design student from austria, really interested in marketing self Development and having success in every aspect of life❤️However I am not only interested in having the best for me! I want you to be at your peak as well. Giving value to the people out here is what I want and what I am able to do here! Thank you. Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walchchristopher Self Development with Tactics'/Christopher Walch's Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/selfdevelopment_wt/ Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SelfTactics Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Selfdevelopment-With-Tactics Self Development with Tactics on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/we-selfdevelopment Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ms9lq2XRrgdy0rOrMYVUQ Self Development With Tactics/Christopher Walch on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Christopher-Walch-SDWT-Podcast LOVE YOU ALL!! ❤️

Another one with some basics from the world of stoicism - This episode of the Self Development with Tactics / SDWT podcast is featuring the paulminors.com website and it's "A Guide to the Good Life by William Irvine " summary. - https://paulminors.com/a-guide-to-the-good-life-book-summary-pdf/ - Today we are talking about a few more basic thoughts from the stoics...very interesting and useful! I hope you'll get something out of this episode. It's also available as an audio only version if you want to save some time! - I as always hope that you get a lot out of that! - Love you ➠Thank you for being with me! If you liked this episode of your daily self development kick please subscribe and like. Stay tuned for upcoming self development videos aaaaand comment down below or hit me up on the social media platform you like the most. Wish you the best, health wealth and happiness ❤️ Who I am? I am Christopher Walch a 18 year old graphic design student from austria, really interested in marketing self Development and having success in every aspect of life❤️However I am not only interested in having the best for me! I want you to be at your peak as well. Giving value to the people out here is what I want and what I am able to do here! Thank you. Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walchchristopher Self Development with Tactics'/Christopher Walch's Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/selfdevelopment_wt/ Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SelfTactics Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Selfdevelopment-With-Tactics Self Development with Tactics on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/we-selfdevelopment Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ms9lq2XRrgdy0rOrMYVUQ Self Development With Tactics/Christopher Walch on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Christopher-Walch-SDWT-Podcast LOVE YOU ALL!! ❤️

Stoicism is really an interesting and cool philosophy...at least at my point of view :) - This episode of the Self Development With Tactics / SDWT podcast is featuring the paulminors.com website and it's "A Guide to the Good Life by William Irvine" summary. - https://paulminors.com/a-guide-to-the-good-life-book-summary-pdf/ - This time we are discussing the beginning of the book and also the basics of stoicism, the basic thoughts behind it, the principles if you will. As well as who should read the book and a little bit of the history of stoicism and what stoics were practicing it. Marcus Aurelius is probably the most famous one of those....besides Epictetus and Zenos and Romans Seneca and Musonius Rufus...Marcus Aurelius was actually the last one of them :). - I as always hope that you get a lot out of that! - Love you ➠Thank you for being with me! If you liked this episode of your daily self development kick please subscribe and like. Stay tuned for upcoming self development videos aaaaand comment down below or hit me up on the social media platform you like the most. Wish you the best, health wealth and happiness ❤️ Who I am? I am Christopher Walch a 18 year old graphic design student from austria, really interested in marketing self Development and having success in every aspect of life❤️However I am not only interested in having the best for me! I want you to be at your peak as well. Giving value to the people out here is what I want and what I am able to do here! Thank you. Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walchchristopher Self Development with Tactics'/Christopher Walch's Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/selfdevelopment_wt/ Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SelfTactics Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Selfdevelopment-With-Tactics Self Development with Tactics on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/we-selfdevelopment Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ms9lq2XRrgdy0rOrMYVUQ Self Development With Tactics/Christopher Walch on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Christopher-Walch-SDWT-Podcast LOVE YOU ALL!! ❤️

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara speaks with Wright State University professor of philosophy Dr. William Irvine about his new book, “You: A Natural History.” They discuss the various identities that make you, well, you, including perspectives from evolutionary biology, genetics, and physics. Then the conversation turns to classical philosophy and the perspective of the stoics.

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara speaks with Wright State University professor of philosophy Dr. William Irvine about his new book, “You: A Natural History.” They discuss the various identities that make you, well, you, including perspectives from evolutionary biology, genetics, and physics. Then the conversation turns to classical philosophy and the perspective of the stoics.

The Path to Freedom vs the Path to Slavery As I noted in the last episode, the focus of this podcast series exploring the Encheiridion will be Epictetus’ concept of freedom, which is not the same as the commonly held concept of freedom as a human right or political entitlement. Epictetus designed his Stoic training program to free us from the judgments, desires, and impulses that enslave us psychologically. This program works even if we are bound in real physical chains, constrained by prison bars, or living under tyrannical rule that denies us that commonly held conception of freedom. Therefore, as we proceed through the Encheiridion, we must set aside the idea of freedom as it relates to our physical autonomy and political liberty. That is not what Epictetus is talking about. For him, enslavement does not entail chains or bars. Instead, the slave is the person bound by their passions and false beliefs. Freedom, therefore, is emancipation from those psychological bonds, and Stoic training is the path toward that true form of freedom.[1] This opening chapter of the Encheiridion presents us with two paths: the path of slavery and the path of freedom. Most people choose the path of slavery and remain bound by their desires for things and events not within their control—not up to us. They desire and seek things powerless to produce true well-being, servile to external circumstances, and impeded by the actions of others. As a result, they are frustrated, psychologically pained, have a troubled mind, and blame external circumstances (God) and other people for their unhappiness. Fortunately, Epictetus provides us with an alternative path—the Stoic path toward true freedom. This path teaches us to break the bonds of those externals and to desire and seek only those things that are in our complete control and thus are naturally free from external circumstances, unimpeded by others, and unconstrained by Nature. Epictetus makes an astounding promise to those who follow the Stoic path toward that true form of freedom. He says: No one will ever put pressure on you, no one will impede you, you will not reproach anyone, you will not blame anyone, you will not do a single thing reluctantly, no one will harm you, you will have no enemy, because nothing harmful will happen to you. (Ench 1) When we read that promise, it naturally inclines us to ask: Who wouldn’t want that? Who wouldn’t want that life of ultimate freedom? Almost everyone will nod in agreement and say they want that life of psychological well-being. However, most people will not follow the Stoic path toward true freedom because it requires significant effort and entails a commitment to the transformation of our thoughts and behaviors. That commitment deters most people. Sadly, most people choose to remain enslaved by their passions and false beliefs. They lack the motivation needed to achieve these “great things” the Stoic path promises. Those who do find the motivation to embark on a philosophical way of life do so for a variety of reasons. Whatever the motive, those who embark on the Stoic path are seeking something they do not currently have, and that is psychological well-being. They may have been seeking happiness in externals such as wealth, health, reputation, etc., and now realize those things only provide the illusion of well-being. This brings us to the point of departure for the Stoic path—the choice to desire and seek only what is up to usand treat everything else as indifferent to our true well-being. As Epictetus makes perfectly clear, the list of things completely within our control—up to us—is quite short: That list includes “our faculties of judgment, *motivation, *desire, and *aversion—in short, everything that is our own doing.” The alternative list—not up to us—includes “our body and property, our reputations, and our official positions—in short, everything that is not our own doing.” William Irvine, who popularized the phrase “dichotomy of contr...

How often do we compare ourselves with others? Why do you we get down on ourselves when someone is better than us at something? This weeks episode is about comparison, and how to get past the need to compare ourselves with others, and change the inner critic. In Episode 146, Fear is the Killer, I touched briefly on how one of the biggest fears in life is the fear of judgment. And while I was mostly referring to the judgments of others, in this episode I want to talk about self-judgment and comparing ourselves to others. For most of us, the person that judges us most harshly is ourselves. When we want to try something that is outside our comfort zone, that voice in our head may tell us that it’s a bad idea or that we’re stupid for even trying. Why is that? Why would sabotage ourselves? I think it’s because our brain’s job is not to help support us in our growth, but to keep us alive. And because so much of our society has been based upon our station in life and being better than others, we equate not being as good at something as someone else as something that might cause us harm. And that fear can stop is from accomplishing so many great things. >“No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have, and to cheerfully put to good use what they do have.”  >— Seneca, Letters From a Stoic When I started this podcast, I was often worried that people would think I was an imposter. I thought that if I put out a podcast about stoicism that others might put me down for it because of my lack of credentials. My wise partner reminded me that if all I’m doing is talking about how these things impact me and what I learn from it, then there was no expertise needed beyond my own experience. Thankfully, I listened to her and here we are 148 episodes later, and thankfully, you have supported me and listened to my podcast each week. What I had to do was to be better about what I defined as success and not compare myself against others. I mean, if I was worried about trying to be as successful as Tim Ferriss and be upset that I’m never going to hit 300 million downloads, then I would never be successful. So I learned to be happy with what I have - a podcast that I can feel proud of, where I’m improving every week and I’m learning and growing each week, and I’m connecting with more and more people each week. I know one impact of being so self-critical for me was that because I didn’t think I was all that great of a person, I would try to talk myself up to other people. Because of that insecurity, I would tell all these stories about how great I was, because I really wanted them to like me. Deep down inside, I felt like if I were just good enough at all of these things, I would be worthy of their love. So how do we move past comparing ourselves with others? I think the first step is finding ways to look at the success of others is not a judgment on us. The world is not a zero-sum game. Just because someone else is successful, doesn’t mean we lose. Contrary to what others try to make us think, the world isn’t made that way. We need to celebrate the success of others. We need to let go of the striving and the posturing, and the ego that makes us think that if someone is doing better than us then we’re doing worse. William Irvine, the author of A Guide to The Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy says that we should be okay with our mistakes, and learn to give out praise for the admirable traits we see in other people. He says, “You may be extremely reluctant to do that, because in some way, they’re your competitors, but sometimes people do things that are worthy of praise, and to openly praise them in a certain culture is an act of courage because you’re admitting that they’re outplaying you in some way.” When you can be honest about someone else’s success, then it makes it easier, to be honest with yourself. When you can remove your ego from the equation and be honest about your own skill, you can look at it as simply a measure of skill, not a judgment of whether you’re a good or bad person. The next big step, which is still a hard one for me, is to remember the only person that you should be comparing yourself to is yourself. >“Your potential, the absolute best you’re capable of — that’s the metric to measure yourself against. Your standards are. Winning is not enough. People can get lucky and win. People can be assholes and win. Anyone can win. But not everyone is the best possible version of themselves.” >― Ryan Holiday, Ego Is the Enemy I love that part - be the best possible version of ourselves. We need to define our own version of success that is not dependent on things outside of our control. You can’t control how good someone else is going to be at something, and when you compare yourselves with them, you are tying your success to something we can’t control. You can only control yourself and your own skill, so the only real measure should be, are you improving. And remember, failing can be improving as long as you are learning. Lastly, we need to have self-compassion. When you screw up, don’t look at it as a failure of character, look at it as being a fallible imperfect human. Your skill at something doesn’t make you more or less worthy of love. Be good to yourself. Be good to others. Find more at https://stoic.coffee

Dr. Judson Brewer, associate professor at UMass and research affiliate at MIT, is an expert on changing bad habits, from cigarettes to social media overuse. He will help you eliminate whatever is holding you back. Then we will be joined by Dr. Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and Zen priest who is the director of Harvard's 75-year study on adult life and happiness, the longest of its kind. Finally, Dr. William Irvine will tell us how ancient philosophers like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius can help you find your purpose.

Many people who were introduced to Stoicism by popular books that were written in the twenty-first century are surprised by the religious nature of Stoic philosophy when they first encounter it in the surviving Stoic texts and scholarship on those texts. That is because none of these popular authors address the deeply religious nature of Stoicism positively. Instead, they either ignore it or attempt to discredit it as the unwarranted beliefs of ancient philosophers who lacked our modern scientific understanding of the universe. For some, like Lawrence Becker, Stoic ethics cannot be “credible” if it remains attached to Stoic cosmology (a providential cosmos).[1] Likewise, William Irvine considers this aspect of Stoicism “off-putting to modern individuals, almost none of whom believe in the existence of Zeus, and many of whom don’t believe we were created by a divine being who wanted what was best for us.”[2] Ryan Holiday takes a different approach and justifies ignoring Stoic physics (which includes Stoic theology) by making the unsubstantiated claim that as Stoicism progressed, the later Stoics “focused primarily on two of these topics—logic and ethics”[3] to the exclusion of physics. In a unique approach, Donald Robertson attempts to obscure the modern divergence from Stoicism by making the unsupportable claim that some of the ancient Stoics “may have adopted a more agnostic stance”[4] or may have “believed that agnosticism or even atheism may have been consistent with the Stoic way of life.”[5] Claims like these may satisfy those who are unfamiliar with the Stoic texts and have not read any credible scholarship on Stoicism. Likewise, they will please those atheists and agnostics who wish those claims to be true. However, these claims do not stand up to the textual evidence or credible Stoic scholarship. A more brazen example of a predisposition against the religious nature of Stoicism is offered by Massimo Pigliucci, who combines literary fiction with a bit of scientific hubris to justify abandonment of the Stoic worldview and its deeply religious nature. In his 2017 book How to Be a Stoic, which should have been more appropriately titled How to Be a Secular Stoic, Pigliucci engages Epictetus in an imaginary conversation. He sits Epictetus down for a friendly chat and educates him about the “powerful double punch” that David Hume and Charles Darwin delivered to the Stoic conception of a providential cosmos.[6] Of course, in Pigliucci’s version of this story, Epictetus does not provide a defense of Stoic providence against the claims of modern philosophy and science. Instead, Epictetus remains silent while the Stoic worldview is laid waste. However, for those who have any familiarity with the Discoursesof Epictetus, it is hard to imagine this conversation would be so one-sided if the real Epictetus were engaged with Pigliucci. It is easy to imagine Epictetus countering with something like, my dear philosopher, “The [Stoics] say that the first thing that needs to be learned is the following, that there is a God, and a God who exercises providential care for the universe” (Discourses 2.14.11). Then, Epictetus, in his typically protreptic style, might have asked Pigliucci, “What is the universe, then, and who governs it?” (Discourses 2.14.25). Finally, it’s fair to assume a modern version of Epictetus would be familiar enough with the writings of Hume and Darwin to know that Pigliucci’s “powerful double punch” may be quite effective against the New Atheist strawman version of God paraded into most modern debates. However, a modern, well-informed Epictetus would be able to point out that neither Hume nor Darwin can land a blow on the immanent God of Stoicism that providentially orders the cosmos from within. Unfortunately, Pigliucci is so beholden to the reductionist materialist belief system of nineteenth-century science that he is compelled to declare, as he recently did, that the metaphysical beliefs of the ancient Stoics...

A virtuous and good person, keeping in mind who he is, and where he has come from, and by whom he was created, concentrates on one thing alone: how he may fill his post in a disciplined manner, remaining obedient to God. (Discourses 3.24.95) I grew up watching The Wizard of Oz every year when it was broadcast on live TV. I always loved the famous scene where Dorothy, Tin Man, and Scarecrow enter the scary forest. As a young child, I was gripped by the almost palpable fear in Dorothy's voice as she asked the Tin Man, "Do you suppose we'll meet any wild animals?" This is the prelude to the familiar scene where the trio skips through the forest chanting: Lions and tigers and bears, Oh my! Lions and tigers and bears, Oh my! The tension of the scene mounts until the Lion bursts from the forest and confronts the trio with loud roars. Dorothy responded to the impression of the roaring Lion Dorothy by running and hiding behind a tree; Tin Man raised his ax in anticipation of an imminent attack, and Scarecrow fell over backward, trembling with fear. Fortunately, it did not take long for the trio to discover this was a false impression and there was no reason to fear this Lion—he was all roar and no bite. In fact, after a brief, tense introduction the Lion became their friend and trusted traveling companion for the remainder of their journey to Oz. As strange as it admittedly sounds, this scene from The Wizard of Oz brings to mind my early experience with the Stoic texts in 2011. I had been a committed atheist for more than twenty years by that time. I was not a mere agnostic; I was an antitheist as a result of my personal experience with organized religion as a young man. Therefore, as I turned the pages of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, I found myself in the midst of a scary theological forest, filled with logos and providence and God. Oh My! I was not prepared to face my aversion to these religious bogeymen, and I nearly turned and ran from this Stoic text a second time. You see, I tried to read Marcus' Meditations more than a decade earlier, but my aversion to anything remotely religious made me incapable of dealing with the "God talk" I found within its pages, so I returned it on my bookshelf. Now, here I was, a decade later, in that same scary theological forest. This time, however, there was a sense of desperation. I was grasping for something to help me make sense of my life, and Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Happiness Hypothesis, pointed to the wisdom of Stoicism for guidance. Therefore, I purchased and read William Irvine's A Guide to the Good Life, and Lawrence Becker's A New Stoicism, where I discovered an affinity for Stoic psychological and ethical principles and practices. However, neither of those books included all of this God talk that confronted me within the pages Marcus’ Meditations. At first, I hoped Marcus get this God talk out of his system in the early pages of his Meditations; but alas, the God talk did not cease. It was there on nearly every page: Logos and Providence and God, Oh My! In my ignorance about the Stoics, I thought this might be limited to the writings of Marcus Aurelius; therefore, I turned to Epictetus’ Discourseshoping to find some reprieve from the God talk. Oh, my! Was I in for a big surprise. Marcus’ emphasis on a relationship with a divine and providential cosmos paled in comparison to Epictetus’ piety and expression of his relationship with the Stoic divinity in rather personal language. Logos and Providence and God, Oh My! As I read, I recoiled each time I encountered the word "God.” Worse, the concept of “providence” truly made my skin crawl. Nevertheless, Lawrence Becker and William Irvine had convinced me that Stoic theology was not essential to the practice of Stoicism, so I continued my effort to glean what I could from the Stoic texts while ignoring the God talk. In late 2011, I enrolled in the School of Essential Studies course (SES) offered by The College of Stoic Philo...

Heute verrate ich dir meine Tipps, um an schlechten Tagen schnell wieder positiv gestimmt zu sein. Mit ein bisschen Übung werden deine Tiefpunkte von heute zu deinen Hochpunkten von früher! Wow!! Legen wir los :) Die Buchempfehlung von heute lautet: "A guide to the good life" von William Irvine.

William Irvine visits the show to discuss the practical application of Stoicism. His book A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy was my introduction to Stoicism. You can find out more about Dr. Irvine here http://ecbiz147.inmotionhosting.com/~n1stce12/williambirvine.com/ or check out his books here https://www.amazon.com/William-B.-Irvine/e/B001IZPOQ6/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1506625185&sr=8-2-ent

Blogger/podcaster Tanner Campbell joins us for the entire episode as a guest host.  We discuss death with dignity, selective renunciation, dealing with illness (0:37:00), the ebola panic (0:29:00) and have an interview with William Irvine (1:02:15), author of A Guide to the Good Life. The Problem with Positive Thinking – New York Times (0:10:50) The […]

In episode 15 Greg discusses attention while driving. Please send feedback to podcast@paintedporch.org Segments and LInks mentioned in this episode: Aha! by William Irvine [0:08] Stoicon 2016 New York [0:25] Partially Examined Life episode with Massimo Pigliucci [4:40] Meaning of Life vodcast [5:30] Camels with Hammers by Dan Fincke [5:50] Redwood Stoa blog [6:45] Minnesota Stoics […]

In episode 16 Kevin Patrick discusses mneme and maxims. Please send feedback to podcast@paintedporch.org Segments and LInks mentioned in this episode: topoi – [9:20] Traditional Stoicism blog – Chris Fisher (Path of the Prokopton series) [14:40] Desire – William Irvine [15:08] Aha! – William Irvine [15:25] Obsolete wiki – [26:05] Stoic Forum – [29:20] Stoapedia Wikia […]

This is my podcast from April 10th, 2016 on mental practices to manage stress. In this podcast I explain some techniques for stress management from William Irvine's book "The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy". Links: Website: http://chelements.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingElementsAcupuncture/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/changingelement Ancient Art of Stoic Joy: http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Good-Life-Ancient-Stoic/dp/0195374614/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460323401&sr=8-1&keywords=ancient+art+of+stoic+joy The Adversity Within: http://www.timjlawrence.com/blog/2015/10/19/everything-doesnt-happen-for-a-reason Stoicism Today: http://blogs.exeter.ac.uk/stoicismtoday/ Store: http://chelements.com/shop/mental/ Denton Community Market: http://www.dentoncommunitymarket.com/ Legacy Fitness Gym: http://legacyfitness.net/

More at http://philosophytalk.org/shows/desire. There are two ways to have your desires fulfilled: you can either get what you want (if you're lucky enough) or change your desires. If we can fit our desires to what we have, we're likely to be a lot happier. So why do we desire things that are out of reach? Why do we have desires that make us unhappy? And what can we do about it? John and Ken explore the relationship between desire and happiness with William Irvine, author of "On Desire: Why We Want What We Want."

Guest host: Ron Beard Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Community concerns and opportunities Program Topic: Conversation with William Irvine, painter, and Carl Little, writer Key Discussion Points: Bill grew up in the village of Troon, where it could be said he looked west, the sun setting over the Isle of Arran, and now he lives in Brooklin Maine, where it could be said that he looks east, with the sun rising over Tinker Island, in Blue Hill Bay. Bill tells a little about growing up in Scotland, eventually attending the Glasgow School of Art, and the world he encountered upon graduation. Those of us who love the sea can be very thankful that Bill didn't end up painting farms in Skowhegan… how did he come to Maine, and eventually to the Blue Hill area. The sea seems to both inspire Bill and ground him: waves, boats, fishermen… Some of Bill's paintings set a place for us at the table… how does he decide what to serve up? Small white houses, whether in Scotland, Cornwall or Maine… who lives in those houses? Some background on the connection Carl made when reviewing Bill's solo show at the University of Maine Museum of art in 2000—an approach to landscape that he shares with Marsden Hartley, John Marin and others. Pick two or three paintings of Bill's from your new book, and introduce them to listeners… what do we see, what do you see, what makes this painting one you would like in your home? What was it like for Carl to research and write this book? Tell us about the publisher, Karin Marshall Wilkes and the Courthouse Gallery in Ellsworth. Sometimes the world of art and artists seems removed from everyday life, though in paintings like Bills, everyday life is at the very core of his art. How do we help “everyman-everywoman” enjoy art, as producer and “consumer”? Guests: William Irvine, Painter, Brooklin, Maine Carl Little, writer, Somesville Maine, author of William Irvine: A Painter's Journey, published by Marshall Wilkes, Ellsworth Maine See also: : www.courthousegallery.com/_artists/irvine_william/_pdf/irvine_2014.pdf. The post Talk of the Towns 7/25/14 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.