Stoicism for a Better Life

April 3, 2022

Season 4; Episode 12 (72) – ON MISTAKES, ERRORS & REGRET – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Who can honestly say that they LOVE making mistakes? A true Stoic can and I’ll explain why while Epictetus explains how. 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 27, 2022

Season 4; Episode 11 (71) – ON FINDING & KEEPING DISCIPLINE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

One of my favourite things in my newfound life is being wrong. Most of us hate being wrong (come on…be honest…) but we should instead rejoice at the idea. If one can detach from emotions, we can easily see that being wrong immediately provides us with an opportunity to better ourselves or our fortune somehow. Trying to force ourselves to […]

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March 20, 2022

Season 4; Episode 10 (70) – ON HOPE & FEAR – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Once upon a time, there was a guy named Hope, who met a gal named Fear and they lived happily ever after…or something like that. Check-in to see what Epictetus has to say about it. Spotify iPhone Google, Anchor, +8 other platformsSFBL YouTube ChannelSFBL WebsiteSFBL Patreon (IF you can, please don’t forget to support your old pal Anderson!)

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March 13, 2022

Season 4; Episode 9 (69) – ON VICES & DISTRACTIONS – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

I have a confession to make. I have vices. I enjoy pleasure. And boy do those things cause me distractions. If you happen to have a similar disposition, boy oh boy are you gonna enjoy the episode…or my dad joke at the end…or both…or neither. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF […]

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March 6, 2022

Season 4; Episode 8 (68) – ON COSMOPOLITANISM & JUSTICE FOR ALL – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

We’ve all seen pictures of earth from space. We saw the same pictures…no borders. Those imaginary lines that we grew up with…and spent hours in “History” classrooms learning which border moved in what direction when…they don’t actually exist. Some people made them up and we all kind of go along with it for simplicity’s sake. But when those imaginary lines […]

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February 27, 2022

Season 4; Episode 7 (67) – ON MATTERS OF LOVE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Love is hard and confusing, right? Nah…it’s JUST an emotion. A strong emotion…possibly one of the strongest emotions along with anger, hate and fear… but LOVE is still only an emotion. So, don’t let emotions take you away from your ruling faculty. Epictetus may have some words of clarity and encouragement for you, and I’m rocking a man bun with […]

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February 19, 2022

Season 4; Episode 6 (66) – BEWARE YOUR ROOMMATE! – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

By now we all know about the duality within. As we work to strengthen our real selves (that is, our rational minds/consciousness/spirit/soul/tomato/etc.) we ALSO strengthen our animal minds. So if we don’t pay attention, we may lose the ruling faculty for an extended time…So listen to Nietzsche and be vigilant. Spotify iPhone, Gogle, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel […]

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February 13, 2022

Season 4; Episode 5 (65) – FINDING DIRECTION WHEN LOST – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

When it comes to finding direction in life, whether it is your 1st time or your 1000th time, the way is clear: Find your necessities and follow them to your true north. Tend to your spirit, your soul, your consciousness, your rational mind. This is the way… Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL […]

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February 6, 2022

Season 4; Episode 4 (64) – GET MOTIVATED FOR ANYTHING – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Life is tough….days are tough…everything takes work, so how do you get motivated? Some guy from 2,000 years ago might have some tricks for you! Spotify iPhone, Gogle, 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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January 31, 2022

Season 4; Episode 3 (63) – Dare to Live

Stoicism is not focused on death, but instead, it is focused on maximizing our efforts in life. Dare to do something with your time, for it is the only thing you cannot make more of! Spotify iPhone, Gogle, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF you can, please don’t forget to support your old pal […]