Ep 148 – Control What You Can: The Stoic’s Path to Clarity

We'd love to hear from you! Click this link to text us feedback or to share your thoughts.🎙️ Episode SummaryEpictetus taught, “Some things are up to us, and some are not.” It’s one of the simplest—and hardest—truths in leadership.In this episode, Scott Smith breaks down the three circles of Stoic control: what you can Control, what you can Influence, and what only deserves Concern. Learn how to redirect your energy to what actually changes outcomes and reclaim your focus in a distracted world.🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:How to use Epictetus’ three-circle methodWhy control creates confidence in chaosHow to lead calmly under pressureThe practical difference between reaction and response💬 Share This With a Leader Who:Overthinks every problemStruggles with uncertaintyWants to lead with peace, not panic🔁 Stay Connected: Subscribe to The Inner Strategy wherever you listen. 📊 Sponsored by Fractional — tryfractional.appSupport the show —The Stoic Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose. 🔹 Subscribe to the show and leave a review if today’s insight helped you lead with more clarity and strength. 🔹 Connect with Scott at akhadaconsulting.com or on LinkedIn. Follow for daily episodes. New drops every weekday morning.Memento Mori — so live today to your fullest!