Season 7; Episode 6 (126) – ON HOW TO ATTAIN GOALS – We set goals all the time, but have a tendency to quit them the moment things get hard. As Stoics, however, we embrace difficulties and see it as part of the process. Let me share some of my Stoic wisdom with you in helping you attain your goals. […]
Season 7; Episode 5 (125) – ON TRYING TO PLEASE OTHERS – Our unhealthy wantingness to please others is no fault of our own. From a young age, we are trained to make the authority figure (parent, teacher, coach, manager, etc.,) happy and to do as they say. Later in life, this can translate into an unhealthy habit of trying […]
Season 7; Episode 4 (124) – ON CONTROLLING ANXIETY – Point to a human being who does not feel anxious at times, and I will point to a liar. All human beings feel anxiety (same as pessimism) because it is a natural pre-programmed survival mechanism, like breathing! You do not think of breathing, but you just consistently do it. So […]
Season 7; Episode 3 (123) – ON STAYING FOCUSED ON THE TASK AT HAND – Am I the only one that feels staying focused on the task at hand is an impossible task? Distractions galore in the form of responsibilities, goals, tasks, demands of the world around us from bosses, family, kids, etc… Let me share with you a few […]
Attaining perfection. We are all perfectionists to a certain extent. Some more than others, but we all struggle to do what we know we should be doing. So what did the Stoics say about it and how do I apply it today? Let’s find out together in this short episode. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel […]