Ep 195 – Money Was Never the Point

We'd love to hear from you! Click this link to text us feedback or to share your thoughts.Meta Description: The Stoics viewed money as a tool, not a goal. Scott Smith explains why wealth without peace weakens judgment and limits freedom.🎙️ Episode Summary“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” — EpictetusMoney was never meant to buy peace.In this episode, Scott Smith examines the Stoic view of wealth as an indifferent—useful, but dangerous when confused with identity or status.Modern culture ties money to validation. The Stoics tied it to freedom of action. When lifestyle inflation drives decisions, judgment erodes and peace disappears.If money costs you your peace,it’s too expensive.🧠 What You’ll Learn Today • The Stoic view of wealth and indifference • Why money should serve freedom, not status • How excess clouds judgment • Why peace matters more than accumulation • How character precedes wealth🔍 Tags: Stoicism, Money, Wealth, Simplicity, Leadership, Freedom, Judgment, Inner StrategySupport 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!