What if the quality of our lives is shaped by the quality of our thoughts?

In the newest episode of Intent on Purpose, I sit down with Dr. Wayne H. Bowen to explore how our thoughts, choices, and education influence the way we navigate life.

Drawing from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic philosophers, we discuss a powerful reminder: we cannot control everything that happens around us—but we can choose how we respond.

This conversation invites us to reflect:

💭 Are we focusing our energy on what we can control?
💭 How are our thoughts shaping our happiness?
💭 How can education expand our perspective and prepare us for change?

Dr. Bowen shares how education is about more than career preparation. It helps us understand ourselves, see the world with greater perspective, adapt to change, and become lifelong learners.

In a world that is constantly changing, perhaps one of the greatest skills we can develop is the ability to think well, choose intentionally, and keep growing.

Listen to the latest episode of Intent on Purpose and consider: What thoughts are you choosing today—and where are they leading you?

Get to know Dr. Bowen:

Wayne H. Bowen is Professor of History and Interim Dean for the College of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida. He received a B.A. in History from the University of Southern California, an M.A. and Ph.D. in European History from Northwestern University, and a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College. He has authored eleven books, seven on Spanish history, and more than two dozen journal articles, work that has been published in ten countries and translated into Spanish, Polish, French, and Turkish. Bowen served 30 years in the Army Reserve, retiring as a colonel.

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