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Quote:
"The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it." — Epicurus (Stoic-adjacent)

🎧 Episode Summary:
Scott takes on the myth that success should be easy. Citing Epicurus, he reminds us that real growth comes through difficulty—and that the hard climb is what makes the summit matter. If you’re facing something tough, this one’s for you.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why hard things are where glory is built
• How to shift your mindset around difficulty
• What leaders gain from showing up when it’s uncomfortable

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Feels like giving up on a tough climb
• Needs a reminder that the challenge has meaning
• Wants to grow through resistance, not avoid it

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🔑 Keywords:
Adversity, Glory, Epicurus, Stoic Leadership, Challenge, Climb, Growth Through Struggle, Courage

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The Stoic Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

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