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EPISODE · Nov 14, 2023 · 35 MIN

Clarity of Intent: Stoicism's Formula for Real Success

from The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks · host Jon Brooks

Most of us measure success by whether we hit the target. The Stoics would say that is the wrong place to put your attention, because the target was never fully in your control to begin with. This episode is about a different definition of success, one that holds up even when things do not go your way.I use Cicero's arrow analogy and the dichotomy of control to build what I think of as the Stoic success formula: clarity of intent paired with freedom from outcome. You aim as well as you possibly can, then you let go of what the wind does to the arrow. I show how to apply that to real goals, personal and professional, not just to ancient texts.This episode is sponsored by Podia, the platform I use to host all my Stoic courses and premium offerings. You can create a free account here: podia.com/jonFree 7-Day Stoic Challenge: stoicchallenge.coThe Stoic Vault: stoicvault.com

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Most of us measure success by whether we hit the target. The Stoics would say that is the wrong place to put your attention, because the target was never fully in your control to begin with. This episode is about a different definition of success, one that holds up even when things do not go your way. I use Cicero's arrow analogy and the dichotomy of control to build what I think of as the Stoic success formula: clarity of intent paired with freedom from outcome. You aim as well as you possib...

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