Mastering Impressions: The Stoic Path to Wisdom and Truth

Send us a textWelcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the Podcast on Stoicism.How often do your first impressions deceive you? According to Stoic philosophy, our initial reactions to people, events, and challenges are not always reliable—but mastering them is key to living with wisdom and clarity. In this episode of The Via Stoica Podcast, hosts Brendan and Benny explore how Stoicism teaches us to examine our impressions before accepting them as truth.Drawing from the insights of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, we’ll uncover practical Stoic techniques to filter emotions, question assumptions, and see reality as it truly is. Learn how to train your mind to respond with reason rather than impulse, avoid being misled by appearances, and develop a deeper sense of self-awareness.For a deeper dive into Stoic impressions, check out our blog post based on Epictetus' Discourse 1.29, where we break down how Stoicism helps us distinguish between what is within our control and what isn’t. Read it here: https://viastoica.com/understanding-stoic-impressions/.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to The Via Stoica Podcast and leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us bring more Stoic wisdom to listeners like you. See you in the next episode!Support the showwww.ViaStoica.comhttps://viastoica.com/stoic-life-coaching/https://viastoica.com/benny-voncken/https://viastoica.com/Brendan-hogle/https://twitter.com/ViaStoicaReach us: [email protected] by: http://badmic.com