Salutations everyone — on January 2nd we set the intention to "show up with integrity even when no one is watching." This episode draws on Epictetus to explain how education and self-knowledge bring tranquility, fearlessness, and freedom.

We discuss why you read and study: not to impress, but to learn how to live. The episode urges consistent practice — even 20 minutes a day of reading, meditating, or exercise — to build freedom and mastery over time.