William B. Irvine | Your Guide To The Good Life - from a 21st Century Stoic

If you feel like life is slipping by and you're unsure how to live with purpose or intention, this episode is for you. William B. Irvine - author, philosopher, teacher and practicing Stoic - shares profound insights on how Stoicism offers a coherent framework for living a fulfilled life. Bill encourages us to embrace discomfort, fail forward, and live authentically—not for social approval but for personal fulfilment. Whether you're new to Stoicism or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you master the art of living well.🧠 The psychology of Stoicism: controlling negative emotions, not avoiding all feelings⚖️ Hedonic treadmill: why chasing happiness may not lead where you think or want🎯 Living by your values: how Stoicism and Zen Buddhism align in focusing on what truly matters🌀 Negative visualisation: a Stoic practice for cultivating gratitude and perspective🔄 Reframing challenges: using a positive mindset to turn obstacles into opportunitiesListen in here if you are interested in carefully rethinking the assumptions of everyday life and how they affect all realms of your health.Find Bill:Website Mentioned in this episode:Book - A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. IrvineBook - On Desire by William B. IrvineBook - The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B. IrvineBook - Walden by Henry David ThoreauWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealth Tik Tok @degrees_of_healthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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If you feel like life is slipping by and you're unsure how to live with purpose or intention, this episode is for you. William B. Irvine - author, philosopher, teacher and practicing Stoic - shares profound insights on how Stoicism offers a coherent framework for living a fulfilled life. Bill encourages us to embrace discomfort, fail forward, and live authentically—not for social approval but for personal fulfilment. Whether you're new to Stoicism or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you master the art of living well.🧠 The psychology of Stoicism: controlling negative emotions, not avoiding all feelings⚖️ Hedonic treadmill: why chasing happiness may not lead where you think or want🎯 Living by your values: how Stoicism and Zen Buddhism align in focusing on what truly matters🌀 Negative visualisation: a Stoic practice for cultivating gratitude and perspective🔄 Reframing challenges: using a positive mindset to turn obstacles into opportunitiesListen in here if you are interested in carefully rethinking the assumptions of everyday life and how they affect all realms of your health.Find Bill:Website Mentioned in this episode:Book - A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. IrvineBook - On Desire by William B. IrvineBook - The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B. IrvineBook - Walden by Henry David ThoreauWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram @degreesofhealth Tik Tok @degrees_of_healthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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