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November 2, 2020

Episode 20 – The logical key to a good life

Here’s the final exercise for Season 1 of Stoicism for a Better Life, and boy is it a doozie! Let’s walk through a logical mental exercise to narrow down what it is we can actually and tangibly do to live the best possible life we can. Want to send in a voice message to Anderson Silver? You may have your […]

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November 2, 2020

Episode 19 – Self-deprivation is not a virtue

Being tough, having self-control (say enough to be able to take cold showers) and depriving yourself of luxuries is NOT virtuous. Virtue is found in our effort, not in our self-punishment. However, often a virtuous mindset will lead to a simpler life. The motivation, however, remains the gauge for whether your act is virtuous or not. Want to send in […]

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November 1, 2020

Episode 17 – One present moment after another

The past is in the past, the future is uncertain. The only time when we can interact with the world is in our present moment, right here, right now. Want to send in a voice message to Anderson Silver? You may have your voicemail featured or answered on a Stoicism for a Better Life episode. Not a fan of Spotify? […]

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November 1, 2020

Episode 16 – Do you need your stuff?

We live in a culture of consumerism. Buy, buy, buy…own, collect and have. But do we really need all that we own? Do you really need your stuff? Want to send in a voice message to Anderson Silver? You may have your voicemail featured or answered on a Stoicism for a Better Life episode. Not a fan of Spotify? Stoicism […]

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November 1, 2020

Episode 15 – You have one job

No matter where we are in life or what’s happening around us, we only have one job: Be a good human being. Want to send in a voice message to Anderson Silver? You may have your voicemail featured or answered on a Stoicism for a Better Life episode. Not a fan of Spotify? Stoicism for a Better Life is available […]

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