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Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)

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Dying Every Day is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.
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Day 95: Epictetus on being a philosopher

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. A quick note: If you enjoy these meditations and would like to support the project, I’ve created a few options: (1) Become...

May 29, 20254 minEp. 95

Day 94: Cicero on wisdom and freedom

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. A quick note: If you enjoy these meditations and would like to support the project, I’ve created a few options: (1) Become...

May 27, 20255 minEp. 94

Day 93: On Providence with Brandon Tumblin

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)! In this episode, I’m joined by Brandon Tumblin (Host of The Strong Stoic ), a friend and fellow practicing Stoic. This is segment two of the conversation, which delves into the nature of God and explores the Stoic view on providence. Key Takeaways What Seneca means by “God is within us” The role of providence in Stoic philosophy “Living in accordance w...

May 24, 202522 minEp. 93

Day 92: Marcus Aurelius on "seeds" of change

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. A quick note: If you enjoy these meditations and would like to support the project, I’ve created a few options: (1) Become...

May 23, 20254 minEp. 92

Day 91: Seneca on the shortness of life

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. A quick note: If you enjoy these meditations and would like to become a Perennial Meditations member, I’ve created a few o...

May 20, 20255 minEp. 91

Day 90: Question Everything with Massimo Pigliucci

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 90 and segment three of my conversation with Massimo Pigliucci (co-author of the new book Beyond Stoicism ). This segment focuses on the art of skepticism. Key Takeaways How to test your impressions The connection between philosophy and doubt Philosophy as a way of life --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subs...

May 17, 202518 minEp. 90

Day 89: Epictetus on the art of attention

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

May 15, 20254 minEp. 89

Day 88: Marcus Aurelius on human nature

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

May 13, 20254 minEp. 88

Day 87: Stoic Ethics with Brittany Polat

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome back to another episode of Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). We’ve reached Day 87, and I’m excited to share segment two of my conversation with Brittany Polat (co-author of Stoic Ethics ). In this segment, Brittany touches on the broader implications of ethics, the nuances of Stoic philosophy, the role of emotions and self-awareness, and much more. Key Takeaways Why cultivating a Stoic mindset...

May 10, 202521 minEp. 87

Day 86: Epictetus on the path to happiness

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

May 08, 20254 minEp. 86

Day 85: Seneca on why we deceive ourselves

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

May 06, 20254 minEp. 85

Day 84: Practice Like a Stoic with Brandon Tumblin

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to another edition of Dying Every Day! In this episode, I’m joined by Brandon Tumblin (Host of The Strong Stoic ), a friend and fellow practicing Stoic. In the conversation, we discuss what it means to practice Stoicism, the importance of aligning intentions with actions, the significance of perspective, gratitude, and much more. Key Takeaways Practicing Stoicism in daily life How to pause and ref...

May 03, 202523 minEp. 84

Day 83: Marcus Aurelius on doing less

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

May 01, 20254 minEp. 83

Day 82: Epictetus on blame and shame

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 29, 20254 minEp. 82

Day 81: Marcus Aurelius on fame and praise

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 26, 20254 minEp. 81

Day 80: Seneca on the perils of drunkenness

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 24, 20254 minEp. 80

Day 79: Heraclitus on the Only Constant

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 22, 20254 minEp. 79

Day 78: Epictetus on calming the mind

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 19, 20254 minEp. 78

Day 77: Marcus Aurelius on the art of tranquility

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 17, 20254 minEp. 77

Day 76: Seneca on running from death

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 15, 20254 minEp. 76

Day 75: Stoic Exercises with James Romm

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 75, and I’m sharing a clip from my conversation with James Romm (editor of How to Die and How to Have a Life from the Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers series). He is also the author of a forthcoming book titled Plato and the Tyrant . In today’s segment, we focus on the role of imagination, particularly in the context of mortality. James an...

Apr 12, 202512 minEp. 75

Day 74: Epictetus on "Being a Citizen of the Universe"

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 10, 20255 minEp. 74

Day 73: Cicero on the pleasures of old age

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 09, 20254 minEp. 73

Day 72: Marcus Aurelius on controlling your thoughts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 04, 20254 minEp. 72

Day 71: Epictetus on the cause of anxiety

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 02, 20254 minEp. 71

Day 70: Seneca on the battle against vice

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Apr 01, 20254 minEp. 70

Day 69: Don't Waste Time Worrying

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Mar 31, 20254 minEp. 69

Day 68: Seneca on a "Good Conscience"

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year) is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project (and Perennial Meditations newsletter). Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ‘good’ life. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack...

Mar 28, 20254 minEp. 68

Day 67: "Know Thyself" with Donald Robertson

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome back to Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year). This is Day 67, and I’m excited to share segment three of my conversation with Donald Robertson (author of the new book How to Think Like Socrates ). If you enjoy audiobooks, Donald does a phenomenal job narrating this new book. I highly recommend it! He’s also the author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and a recent biography titled Marcus Aureliu...

Mar 27, 202526 minEp. 67

Day 66: Epictetus on Contending with Difficulties

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Mar 26, 20253 minEp. 66
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