Today’s episode explores a Stoic reframe of prayer inspired by Marcus Aurelius: instead of begging for desired outcomes, ask for inner strength, clarity, and freedom from destructive desires. The host encourages mindful requests, awareness of tests, and embracing whatever form answers may take.

On September 13th the episode opens with a daily affirmation choosing resilience, followed by a stoic reflection on the inner fortress that shields the soul from external power and fear.

Drawing on Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, the host explains how judgments from within—fear, greed, or doubt—can betray that fortress, and highlights the importance of changing your mindset to remain strong and resolute.

Salutations everyone, September the 12th, and our intention for today: I am committed to maintaining a positive mindset no matter the circumstances. I am committed to maintaining a positive mindset no matter the circumstances. I am committed to maintaining a positive mindset no matter the circumstances.

And for the daily stoic: be down to earth or be brought down. Zeno warned against putting on airs, and Socrates (in his letter to Dominicus) similarly urged affability and humility. Overconfidence often leads to that clichéd story of a young brash person who needs to be taken down a peg.

Stay humble, listen and learn from others and from experience, and take what resonates to help on your path of self-discovery. Have a good day.

On September 11th, this episode explores the Stoic practice of preparing for loss and learning to live with less. Using Seneca's advice and the story of Stefan Zweig, it invites listeners to build inner strength, live modestly, and practice resilience against fate's sudden changes.

The host emphasizes self-discovery over material wealth, encourages a mindset of abundance while staying practical, and offers daily intention: nurture your inner strength and be ready to thrive with less.

This episode explores Seneca's advice to practice voluntary hardship now so you're prepared for real misfortune later. It encourages deliberately experiencing small discomforts—like going without hot water, food, or comforts—to make fears feel less frightening and build mental resilience.

Through concrete examples and a call to establish daily practices, the host explains how training during good times creates durable inner defenses for life's inevitable challenges.

This episode explores FDR’s famous line "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself," connecting it to Stoic wisdom from Seneca about how fear multiplies our suffering.

It urges listeners to stop panicking, make a plan, and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow stronger rather than letting fear prevent action.

Music. On September 8th we explore a Seneca excerpt, “Do Not Be Deceived by Fortune,” and compare it with the saying “fortune favors the bold.”

The episode highlights how these views aren’t opposed but complementary: take courageous action to shape your path, while remaining humble and prepared for life’s unpredictability.

Salutations everyone, it's September the 8th. The host opens with a daily affirmation: choosing to rise above negativity and maintain inner peace.

The episode shares a Daily Stoic quote about not being deceived by fortune and explains how a stable, rational soul remains unshaken in both good and bad times.

It recounts Seneca’s exile, his measured response to adversity, and contrasts the ideas "fortune favors the bold" and "do not be deceived by fortune," inviting listeners to reflect on both perspectives.

Salutations everyone, it's September the 7th and our intention for today: I choose to be steadfast in my pursuit of personal growth.

In this episode we hear a Daily Stoic reminder about our hidden power—reason and choice—and the story of Viktor Frankl, who, even in concentration camps, held onto the ability to determine what his suffering meant and to find purpose.

Reflect on areas of your life where you feel weighed down: what choices remain available, and how can you use them to find positives and act with purpose? Have a great day. Thank you.

Salutations everyone — September 6. Today’s intention: cultivating a mindset of endurance and determination. Drawing on Epictetus’s idea that chains can’t break our freedom of choice and the stories of James Stockdale and John McCain, the episode shows how even extreme physical captivity can’t force a person to betray their principles.