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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 10 MIN

What does it mean to live the life you were meant to live — and why is it harder than it sounds?

from The Stoic Compass

Three ancient and modern voices — Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi — confront a question most people avoid: is the life you're living actually yours, or did it accumulate around you while you were busy getting comfortable? You'll hear why self-knowledge alone doesn't free you, why willpower alone leaves you stuck in old patterns, and why the hardest part isn't figuring out what you were meant to do — it's choosing to do it when the cost becomes real.📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon: eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF 📬 Subscribe to The Daily Practice newsletter: https://thedailypractice33.substack.com

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