Stoicism for a Better Life

May 22, 2024

Season 6; Episode 15 (115) – ON GRATITUDE TO BEAT PESSIMISM – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

We are naturally pessimistic animals, as pessimism was a necessary survival tool for our species. However, in today’s modern world, pessimism is no longer necessary. Moreover, it is 100% detrimental to our mental health and general attitude. Practicing gratitude is the single most effective tool against pessimism. So, grab a pen and your journal and practice gratitude to save your […]

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May 21, 2024

Season 6; Episode 14 (114) – ON PATIENCE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Patience is the highest virtue. We’ve all heard this expression, but how does it impact your life, virtue and mental state/anxieties? You may be surprised how tightly wound together patience and the quality of your life is. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF you can, please don’t forget to support your […]

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May 17, 2024

Season 6; Episode 13 (113) – ON WHY YOUR DEFINITION OF HAPPINESS IS WRONG – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

In today’s colloquial language, there are two definitions of happiness: One meaning joy and elation; and one meaning equanimity and tranquillity. If you have trouble attaining happiness, then you are probably defining it the wrong way. Let me share with you what our ancient Stoic teachers had to say. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL […]

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May 16, 2024

Season 6; Episode 12 (112) – ON THE BEST HOBBY / RELAXATION – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

What is the best hobby that you can do to reset your mind, body and soul? Is it meditation? Is it shooting guns? Is it hiking, or motorcycling? Let me share with you what works for this old Stoic. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF you can, please don’t forget to […]

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May 15, 2024

Season 6; Episode 11 (111) – ON WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU ARE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

You might have heard me say over and over again…as long as you remember who you are, what you are and where you are, nothing in this temporal world can harm you. In this episode I will expand on this. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF you can, please don’t forget […]

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May 13, 2024

Season 6; Episode 10 (110) – ON ACCEPTING YOUR LIFE & JOURNEY – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

I can’t believe I didn’t do this…or that. I can’t believe this is happening. How am I supposed to find peace when this and that is happening? Replace this & that with your current problems/struggles and I’m sure this will all begin to sound very familiar. We are too hard on ourselves because we were taught to be. But this […]

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May 10, 2024

Season 6; Episode 9 (109) – ON GETTING PAST HARD TIMES – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Yup…we’ve all been there… a million times. You think you’re doing well and life is finally working out, but then out of nowhere WHAMMO! Some set-back happens and you lose perspective and all of a sudden life seems overwhelming and impossible. You lose motivation and can’t even fathom getting back to virtue. Let me share with you how I get […]

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March 28, 2024

Season 6; Episode 8 (108) – ON BALANCING RESPONSIBILITIES – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Overwhelmed by the amount of responsibilities you have in life? Here’s what a Stoic has to say about it. Join me on episode 108 of SFBL for more. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF you can, please don’t forget to support your old pal Anderson!)

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March 26, 2024

Season 6; Episode 7 (107) – ON FAMILY TIES – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

You have heard the expression “Blood is thicker than water?” Did you know that the ACTUAL expression is “The Blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb”? This episode will delve into how to handle family relationships from the perspective of a Stoic. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL […]

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March 19, 2024

Season 6; Episode 6 (106) – ON HOW TO STAY IN THE PRESENT MOMENT – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Perspective is everything. It helps bring the whole of the cosmos into a simple understandable state. It helps one overcome anything. So how do we tap into the right perspective? This is an intimate question that is unique to each individual. However, I will share what helps me in case it helps you. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms […]

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Season 7; Episode 5 (125) – ON TRYING TO PLEASE OTHERS – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 7; Episode 4 (124) – ON CONTROLLING ANXIETY – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

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