Let the insults roll! Stoics have better things to in the present, fleeting moments of life, than worry about silly words. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

It’s easy to rally up against or for something of someone. The wise Stoic first questions before whether or not it impacts their own virtue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Stoics speak less, but when spoken, with more intention. Speaking well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Life is shorter than we realize, focus your efforts on those things that will bring meaning and fulfillment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Premeditate on frustrating situations and CHOOSE to be calm. Accept whatever comes your way. Course now Available! stoicsage.teachable.com/p/stoic-sage-s-becoming-stoic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Seek out the friends that are likely to help you achieve excellence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

It is not enough to simply think about your death, but to think about how the idea of death impacts your character. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Feeling loss is normal, but the Stoic maintains his virtue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

There are two types of goals that we as Stoics should avoid. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Don’t burden yourself with ideas of wanting materialism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Sometimes we must choose different approaches to how we handle challenges. In this episode we discuss removing temptation vs voluntary discomfort. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Do mealtimes bring you more pleasure than sustenance? Should Stoics moderate their mealtimes? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Do you ever find yourself obeying your desires unquestioningly? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Your thoughts/emotions become your words, words become action, action become character, character becomes your destiny. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

The universe is not out to get you, but you often times will be dragged for reasons that are not your own. Maybe they are, nonetheless, accept your fate. However it may come. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Premeditation of future adversity creates stoics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestoicsage/message

It’s not enough to read philosophical doctrine or Instagram quotes to become a true stoic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestoicsage/message

It can be difficult to forgive people who have wronged us, but what can we do as stoics to learn how to forgive? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestoicsage/message

Sympathy or empathy? Which would the Stoics prefer? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestoicsage/message

We all know about Desire, but do you catch yourself desiring the avoidance of your aversions? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestoicsage/message

Today we welcome Scott Lancaster to the show who tells us about his Stoic inspired jewelry company, Emerton Scott. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestoicsage/message

In this episode we welcome Shane Sorensen from Renaissance Wisdom back to the show to discuss his new book!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestoicsage/message

How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestoicsage/message

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestoicsage/message

Speak the truth as you see it, but with kindness, with humility. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestoicsage/message