Every man has his excuses.

And the more vile the man becomes, the more touching the story has to be.

In this episode of The Strong Stoic, we explore a brutal truth: no one thinks they’re the villain. From The Blade Itself to Game of Thrones to Breaking Bad, we examine how the human mind protects itself with narrative.

We talk about:

Why evil rarely feels evil from the inside
How rationalization becomes identity
Why dictators loved dogs and went home to dinner
The Stoic discipline of self-interrogation
Why moral discomfort is a feature of growth

If you’ve ever lost sleep over a decision, questioned your integrity, or struggled with criticism—this episode is for you.

Being a good person isn’t about feeling good.

It’s about facing uncomfortable truths and refusing to exile the people who bring them to you.

Be dangerous to your excuses.

Leave room for the human.

#404 - The Story You Tell to Sleep at Night