Ep 201 – Commit to What’s Yours to Control

Meta Description: Epictetus taught that freedom begins with control. Scott Smith explains how focusing only on what’s truly yours to govern creates discipline and direction for the new year.🎙️ Episode Summary“Some things are in our control and others not…” — EpictetusIf the new year is going to be different, it won’t be because of better goals. It will be because of better control.In this episode, Scott Smith reflects on Epictetus’ foundational Stoic principle: freedom comes from focusing only on what’s truly yours to govern—your judgments, effort, and discipline.Commitment doesn’t mean doing more.It means protecting what matters from everything that doesn’t.🧠 What You’ll Learn Today • Epictetus on control and freedom • Why goals fail without discipline • What commitment really requires • Letting go of what you can’t govern • Starting the year with precision🔍 Tags: Stoicism, Epictetus, Discipline, Control, Commitment, New Year, Inner StrategySupport the show—The Stoic Inner Strategy is a leadership podcast for founders, executives, and other leaders who carry significant responsibility, even when they have a capable team around them.Hosted by Scott Smith, Principal Advisor and founder of Akhada Consulting, each episode explores the judgment, discipline, and leadership capacity required to make sound decisions under pressure, develop stronger people, and build organizations that do not depend on one person carrying everything.Stoic wisdom provides the foundation, but the focus is practical: how to lead yourself, strengthen the people around you, and meet responsibility with clarity, courage, and character.New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with occasional interviews and special episodes.If this episode helped you see your leadership more clearly, subscribe to the show and share it with another leader who carries the weight.Connect with Scott:Akhada Consulting: akhadaconsulting.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott8smithEmail: [email protected] Mori. Time is limited. Lead accordingly.