Stoic Serenity

Episodes

1. 10

   10: The 3 wise man’s pillars of education

   Check your judgment. It’s your ability to see things clearly in the given circumstances. Reason and intuition are your friends. They affect what you desire and what you’re averse to. What’s good and bad for you, that’s what your judgment helps you with. Examine your impulses. What motivates you…

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   Jan 27, 2020

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2. 10

   NO SHOW-UP THIS WEEK (SABBATICAL)

   Slow down, pause, and breathe. It’s sabbatical. Get intentional distance from daily obligations. * Rest * Travel * Project (pick one) Every 7th week I take intentional distance from daily obligations. I want to recharge, prevent burnout/workaholism, and work on other projects, travel, or just…

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   Jan 20, 2020

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3. 9

   9: Is this REALLY the best way?

   Healthy habits are your friends. They allow you to persevere no matter the circumstances. Doing it the way you’ve been doing, that’s when you’re on autopilot. You don’t know what you’re doing. You have mastered a way of thinking and a way of doing. It’s a good thing if your goal is to complete...

   Jan 16, 2020

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4. 8

   8: You don’t have to stay on course all the time as long as you’re generally heading in the right direction

   And how do you know it’s YOUR right direction? Tranquility and peace of mind. Or the Greek „euthymia”. You believe in yourself and trust that you are on the right path. You’re not in doubt and thus resistant to follow the countless directions that all the others seem to be heading to. 1 And this...

   Jan 15, 2020

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   7: They can lock you up, they can put you in chains, but they cannot break what you mind the most

   Your mind. Everyone is running around like a chicken with their head cut off. They’re trying to master all the modern-world responsibilities. So many duties, so little time. So much is not important. They invented it themselves. You’re in jail. Too much vodka last night. They also don’t like your...

   Jan 13, 2020

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   6: You can’t control the situation, but you can control what you think about it

   I’m part of a theater group. We’ve been working together for 23 weeks now. Currently, we’re in the final stages of finishing our play. Deadline is at the end of January. Since I’ve taken on the role of a project manager, I work with my co-organizer Carl to ensure that we make progress....

   Jan 9, 2020

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   5: You’re probably an addict…

   My friend Matt quit social media 4 months ago, and he couldn’t be happier. Social media and technology have become a very common addiction. That’s why websites like Digitally Well exist. Their founders, Crystal and Madi, „keep you informed on how to use tech with intention in a world where apps…

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   Jan 8, 2020

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8. 4

   4: Who are you? What do you? Why are you here?

   A music producer revealed 10 secrets about music-making. Other producers will hate him for that. He said. The secrets themselves are not important for today’s message but you can go watch the video on YouTube anyway. Let’s assume this producer is right. Then the video reveals what it’s actually...

   Jan 6, 2020

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   3: Learning how to live

   Words turn to works when you apply your philosophy to everyday life. Listening to these words is not easy. They demand your attention. But you’re listening to them anyway because it has a purpose. You want to be freer. You want to have less fear. And you want to achieve a state of inner peace and...

   Jan 3, 2020

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    2: The Serenity Praise - a little happier every day

    Identify, separate, and choose. It’s one thing that something happened to you. It’s another thing how you react to it. It’s 4pm. A friend is late. His phone is dead and you start to worry. Your meeting at the café was due one hour ago. You pay for your coffee and go back home. At 6pm you get a...

    Jan 1, 2020

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    1: Consider it happened before it did

    You’re not an actor. Of course, you’re not. You’re not playing a role. You don’t make-believe, and you also have a lack of imagination. Actors play someone fictitious. But leave that aside. Their approach to a script helps you approach what life offers you—the good and bad stuff. Let’s assume, a...

    Dec 30, 2019

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