The Daily Stoic Ask Daily Stoic
Dec 14, 2019
The podcast explores listener questions about Stoicism in a new Q&A format. Key principles like control over personal responses take center stage, urging resilience in the face of life's challenges. Insights from Marcus Aurelius illustrate how reactions can shape experiences. Additionally, it tackles navigating criticism, highlighting the need for self-worth rooted internally rather than influenced by outside opinions. The show empowers listeners to strengthen their inner selves amid the noise of public perception.
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Stoicism for Kids
- Explain Stoicism to kids by focusing on the core lesson of control.
- Emphasize that they control their responses, not external events.
Recommended Stoic Texts
- Start with Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, specifically Gregory Hays' translation.
- If that doesn't work, try Seneca's Letters of a Stoic or On the Shortness of Life.
Responding to Criticism
- Consider the source of the criticism and question if they understand you.
- Remember that even harsh criticism rarely addresses your deepest flaws.