Does Virtue has more to do with aesthetic than it does anything else? I don't know... but can understanding Virtue through the lens of aesthetic ratios like the Golden Rule make understanding Virtue easier? I still don't know, but this is a great conversation with David Fideler, author of Breakfast with Seneca. -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com ...
Aug 18, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Brawn is fine, important even, perhaps -- but not more important than brains. Physical fitness is useful, but it's not as useful as philosophical fitness. Seneca tells us more in today's episode. -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com #4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com #5: Join...
Aug 15, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 146
The discussion with David is actually this Friday. Whoops. This is what happens when you record episodes a month ahead of time. You get confused! In this episode we discuss the sort of "soul" we possess; and how does it suggest we act? We also discuss the price of cheese in Denmark, but only briefly. -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend ...
Aug 14, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Business gets in the way. But what does that mean? What sort of "business" are we talking about? Are the self-employed or entrepreneurs among us getting in our own way, or does Seneca mean something else? -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com #4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com...
Aug 08, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 144
There is a veil over what over what is true. Those who seek a virtuous character must learn to lift it. -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com #4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com #5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord #6: Join the journaling program : https://lin...
Aug 07, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Cold showers aren't really useful... -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend a live workshop : https://actualstoicism.com #4: Read our articles : https://read.stoicismpod.com #5: Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord #6: Join the journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling -- Online copy of Meditations (Long) :...
Aug 01, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Don't beat yourself up when you don't have a perfect day, don't be disgusted with yourself. Instead, take a shower and wash your face. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join our free Discord community: ht...
Jul 31, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 141
There's philosophy, then there's wasting time. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord #6: Join our Stoic Journaling Program: https://link.stoici...
Jul 25, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 140
How much do we care that something is benefiting Nature? -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord #6: Join our Stoic Journaling Program: https://l...
Jul 24, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Seneca on distractions in the form of, well, anything. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord #6: Join our Stoic Journaling Program: https://lin...
Jul 18, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 138
How do Stoics pray? Do they? How is Stoic payer different than traditional Christian prayer (for example)? -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discor...
Jul 17, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Hey, you! Yeah you; you thankless philosopher! Have you been grateful to your King lately? -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff : https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays) : https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack : https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join our free Discord community : https://stoicismpod.com/discord #6: Join ...
Jul 11, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Do you take credit for your deeds? Do you note them down in a sort of "Virtue ledger"? I think most of us do from time to time. In today's meditation, Marcus encourages himself (and us) to be more like a grape vine. Which will only make sense if you listen. -- Try 3 Fit Theory Shirts : https://link.stoicismpod.com/three-fit-theory -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff : https://shop.stoicismpod.c...
Jul 10, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 135
I just think he's wrong, partially, on emotions. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/discord #6: Join our Stoic Journaling Program: https://link.stoi...
Jul 04, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 134
We worry about all the things we have no choice over, lament them or take credit for them. But those things which we can choose, we pay no mind to choosing. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join the Stoi...
Jul 03, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 133
What use is opulence in the development of our character? To be fair, it may be of some use, there are no absolutes in the journey of a Prokoptôn, but Seneca would certainly be of the opinion that such alignments are rare. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our...
Jun 27, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Everything comes from Nature, it's all derived from the same ultimate source. Maybe we could talk about how framing Nature as "God" makes appreciating life a little more... lovely. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substa...
Jun 26, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 131
And old dilapidated house, a few insults from Seneca, and a thoughtful reflection on the ending of life stages. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https:...
Jun 06, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Marcus Aurelius may be the most well-remembered Stoic, but he probably isn't the best teacher. That is to say, at least, he shouldn't be your only teacher! Let's explore that a bit before getting into this week's meditation. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to o...
Jun 05, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 129
We're all ill, and there are very few doctors. There are, however, many patients, and we should spend time with them for our benefit and theirs. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join the Stoic Path and d...
May 30, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Marcus tells us it's easy, I am less convinced. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path #6: Join our free Discord community:...
May 29, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Book 5, Meditation 1 -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path #6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/di...
May 22, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Seneca's 59th moral letter to Lucilius. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path #6: Join our free Discord community: https:/...
May 16, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Marcus thanks THE godS. Also, #SurpriseHarryPotter. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path #6: Join our free Discord commun...
May 15, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Seneca's 93rd letter. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path #6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/d...
May 09, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Book 1, Meditation 13 -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com #5: Join the Stoic Path and deepen your Stoic practice: https://link.stoicismpod.com/path #6: Join our free Discord community: https://stoicismpod.com/d...
May 08, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Thanks for listening. The most valuable thing you can do if you appreciate our content, is support us in some way. Below are some of the best (free and paid) ways to do that. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend some of our live workshops (or watch the replays): https://actualstoicism.com #4: Subscribe to our free Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com...
Apr 24, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Meditation #11 from Book #1 -- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/stoicism today to get 10% off your first month. -- Try the best brain fuel on earth. Use PRACTICAL to save 15% at checkout at https://neurohacker.com/practical -- Get rid of ads and support our work : https://link.stoicismpod.com/members Hang out with us in our free listener community: https://link.stoicismpod.com/discord Read our articles on Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com Join o...
Apr 17, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Seneca's 5th letter is about the balance between poverty and opulence, for the good of those we teach. The Philosopher's Mean. -- Get rid of ads and support our work : https://link.stoicismpod.com/members Hang out with us in our free listener community: https://link.stoicismpod.com/discord Read our articles on Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com Join our daily Stoic journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling Join our Stoic mentoring community : https://link.stoicismpod.c...
Apr 12, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Meditation #10 from Book #1 -- Get rid of ads and support our work : https://link.stoicismpod.com/members Hang out with us in our free listener community: https://link.stoicismpod.com/discord Read our articles on Substack: https://stoicismpod.substack.com Join our daily Stoic journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journaling Join our Stoic mentoring community : https://link.stoicismpod.com/path -- View a list of our sponsors : https://link.stoicismpod.com/sponsors -- Visit our website...
Apr 10, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 118
