We have all been given the advice to act rationally and make decisions based on logic without emotion. Unfortunately, this advice sees humans in an overly optimistic light. We are ALL emotional and primarily operate within our preconceived biases, prejudices, limited perceptions (ALL of which are rooted in emotion). Not every decision is so simple or black and white. Thinking and reasoning are required. Making decisions without the rational faculty makes us take our emotions literally, and act i...
Jun 29, 2021•12 min•Ep. 22
It seems as though it's nearly impossible to go online these days without the inclination to start comparing yourself and your lifestyle to others. It’s almost as if our society has become a never-ending cycle of one-upmanship and we struggle to keep up, no matter how much good there is in our lives. There’s always someone who looks happier or more successful on their social media than we feel in that moment. Or who seems to be more "spiritually evolved" (whatever that means) as they take a filt...
Jun 28, 2021•11 min•Ep. 21
Dr. Mario Garcia is the gold standard when it comes to training professional coaches and leadership development. Many of the principles he discusses are very aligned in Zen Stoicism and even enhance the application of the philosophy. He’s been in the coaching world since 1992 and today he walks us through what he has learned in the last 3 decades.
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, we discuss the Zen Stoic method of defining success, moving towards that success, and becoming more productive in everyday life.
Jun 24, 2021•8 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, we discuss how to keep your emotions in check when chaos, noise, and sensationalism on social media attempts to hijack your mind.
Jun 23, 2021•7 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, we discuss a profound lesson from Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius and the mentality he used to keep his character pure despite being in a position of absolute power and the most powerful man in the world of his time.
Jun 22, 2021•8 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, we go discuss the Zen story of, The Starfish. Through this story, you will discover the mindset needed to never waste a moment and remain peacefully present to each moment.
Jun 21, 2021•5 min•Ep. 16
Growing up in the sound system culture, Nicko Rebel gained a love for music at an early age. He learned the importance of music distribution through his popular mixtapes and became intrigued with the creative aspects of music. Check him out at https://nickorebelmusic.com/
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 16
Have you ever found yourself everything "right" yet still feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, we dive into the best ways to deal with overwhelm so that you can not only get things done but also enjoy the process along the way without being buried in your own stress.
Jun 17, 2021•5 min•Ep. 14
The quality of our lives is highly correlated with the amount of uncertainty we're able to stomach at any one time. In this episode, we dive into the pain of uncertainty we all face as human beings and how to effectively bring our focus into the right place to more effortlessly move through uncertainty.
Jun 16, 2021•6 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, we discuss the importance of letting go. We dive into how to become comfortable with change and minimize suffering with the changing tides of life.
Jun 15, 2021•7 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, we explore the story of "Maybe." This story has the power to help you keep inner peace through the volatile times of all of the good and bad.
Jun 14, 2021•6 min•Ep. 11
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Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we answer an audience member's question on the Zen Stoic way of preventing stress.
Jun 10, 2021•8 min•Ep. 9
There is one teaching that has been the focal point of most self-help programs for decades. What if this teaching is actually causing most of our suffering?
Jun 09, 2021•5 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, we discuss an Epictetus quote to help overcome procrastination, how to create a worthy goal, and ultimately live a life of meaning.
Jun 08, 2021•7 min•Ep. 7
A Zen story that shows us how to effortlessly let go of that which causes us suffering.
Jun 07, 2021•5 min•Ep. 6
“True friendship which does not hope nor fear nor concern for personal advantage ever sunders, that friendship in which and for which people are ready to die. Something that can never happen when mutual inclination draws two personalities together in a fellowship of desire for all that is honorable.” -Seneca
Jun 04, 2021•32 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, we discuss the Zen and Stoic lessons that allow you to deal with heartbreak without losing your center, and even emerge happier and more peaceful than ever!
Jun 03, 2021•11 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, we'll be going through the exact Zen and Stoic lessons that helped me resolve my burnout, rebuild myself professionally after a halt in income, and ultimately exit hustle culture, resulting in professional success and a massive reduction of work-related stress!
Jun 02, 2021•9 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, we discuss the Zen Stoic lessons on how to deal with the death of a loved one and how to support a loved one who is confronted with their own mortality.
Jun 01, 2021•14 min•Ep. 2
"It is better to be a warrior in a garden, rather than a gardener in a war." -Japanese Proverb On this very first episode of The Zen Stoic Path, you will: Discover what Zen and Stoicism are, how they differ, and how they come together to create the hybrid philosophy of Zen Stoicism. We will also be going over how Zen Stoicism prevented me from hitting rock bottom in 2020, and how you can apply the same lessons to create unshakeable inner peace in your life! 2020 was a crazy year for everybody, W...
May 31, 2021•23 min•Ep. 1
You are here because you believe that it is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war. You want to conquer your goals without sacrificing your well-being while also enjoying the things that matter most. The Zen Stoic path will guide you to unshakable inner peace through a unique approach that blends the timeless wisdom of Zen Buddhism and Stoicism. Through this journey, you’ll apply thousands of years of lessons, while integrating modern techniques of emotional mastery. You'll ...
May 28, 2021•56 sec
