The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks

By Jon Brooks

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What's The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks about?

Modern practical breakdowns of the best ideas in ancient Stoicism. 

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The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks episodes:

04.27.2024
The 4 Most Important Mindfulness Tools to Build Focus
Send us a Text Message. In this lesson, we explore the deep, transformative power of mindfulness and meditation beyond routine practices. We discuss how integrating mindfulness into every aspect of our lives can extend the benefits beyond the meditation cushion,...
04.14.2024
Avoid These 5 Foolish Traps with Money & Success (Stoic Guide)
Send us a Text Message. In this lesson I delve into Chapter 24 of Epictetus' Handbook, exploring five powerful arguments against the mindless pursuit of status and wealth. If you've ever found yourself dreaming of "making it" and achieving high...
04.03.2024
What Does it Mean to Be Tough?
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I explore what it means to be a tough person. Get immediate access to premium Stoic meditation courses, exclusive community, straight-to-the-point lessons, and Q&As; created by Jon Brooks. Includes a 7-day free...
04.02.2024
How to Hack Health in All Areas with Justin Noppé
Send us a Text Message. In the following podcast, Justin Noppé shared invaluable insights into the world of health, fitness, and personal development. This post distills the essence of that dialogue into a resourceful guide for anyone looking to embark...
02.29.2024
Unveiling the Interplay of Science and Spirituality with Steve Taylor
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the profound relationship between science and spirituality, featuring insights from Steve Taylor, a distinguished British psychologist and celebrated author. With a rich background in transpersonal psychology, Taylor explores the...
02.26.2024
Anger: The Most Dangerous Emotion
Send us a Text Message. This lesson is taken from my 16-part premium course Seneca's Stoic Toolbox for Anger Management. To take the full course with a free trial, visit: https://stoichandbook.supercast.com/ Or if you're listening on Apple podcasts, you can sign...
02.06.2024
Building Resilience: Stoic Practices for Overcoming Anxiety
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I share my personal experiences and insights into my journey to overcoming anxiety. Drawing on a rich tapestry of stoic principles, practical strategies, and personal anecdotes, this episode promises to equip you...
01.30.2024
The Struggle and Triumph of Living Authentically with Dan Munro (Round 4)
Send us a Text Message. Dan is a coach, author, and speaker known for his emphasis on honesty and authenticity. After the release of his book "The Naked Truth," Dan has dedicated his career to helping others embrace their true...
12.29.2023
Self-Mastery and the Discipline of Surrender with Eric Brown
Send us a Text Message. "Self-mastery is the ability to live by choice and not by chance." – Eric Brown "The discipline of surrender is like submitting yourself to a practice that molds you." – Eric Brown In this episode, I talk...
11.23.2023
Dan Munro’s Guide to Overcoming the Validation Addiction
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11.14.2023
Clarity of Intent: Stoicism's Formula for Real Success
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11.10.2023
The 3 Limits of Modern Stoicism
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11.07.2023
Strategic Stillness: The Game Plan for Overcoming Distractions
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11.03.2023
Haters, Stoicism, and the Path to Creative Fulfillment
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10.19.2023
How to Create a Stoic Philosophical Journalling Habit
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the core tenets of Stoicism, discussing the four cardinal virtues and how they serve as pivotal tools in our life. We'll dissect what they mean, their relevance, and how...
10.12.2023
A Stoic Meditation on Awe: Seeing the Invisible
Send us a Text Message. Here is a remix of a premium lesson I created for my 7-Day Stoic Radical Gratitude Course about the importance of awe and wonder. It includes music, whereas the original does not. Enjoy!
10.09.2023
The 6-Step Mental Checklist Before You Do Anything
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10.04.2023
Stoic Internal Goals Stop You From Ever Losing
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09.24.2023
Meditation: Stoic Ideas to Calm the Mind for Action
Send us a Text Message. Get immediate access to premium Stoic meditation courses, exclusive community, straight-to-the-point lessons, and Q&As; created by Jon Brooks. Includes a 7-day free trial.
09.17.2023
Zen Teacher Henry Shukman on the Balance of Meditation, Introspection, and Healing
Send us a Text Message. “If we’re in a fully awakened state, trauma’s not a problem. In a sense, it’s not trauma. It just becomes something beloved. It becomes washed through with love and acceptance. That’s the healing.” — Henry Shukman,...
09.12.2023
All Bad Luck Is Good Luck (In Disguise)
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore the idea of bad luck omens and how to navigate them using principles from Stoic philosophy. Whether it's a forecast of bad weather or hearing a concerning noise from your...
09.04.2023
The Power of Trade-offs: What Essentialism Taught Me
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the philosophy of Essentialism, inspired by Greg McKeown's book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less." We explore how the constraints of parenthood led to a transformation in productivity, focus,...
08.27.2023
Is Your Need for Approval Causing Anxiety? A Talk with Dr. Aziz
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of anxiety with Dr. Aziz Gazipura. We explore four primary frameworks that explain the origins of anxiety: 1. Exposure: Anxiety stems from avoiding certain situations. 2. Cognitive: Irrational thoughts...
08.13.2023
Embracing Fate: Nietzsche's Answer to the Victim Mentality
Send us a Text Message. "It's possible to be a legitimate victim of something... but to not be consumed by the label of victim." "The victim mindset is not just disempowering, it's also foolish, inaccurate, and irrational." In this enlightening...
08.10.2023
Stoicism Meets Authenticity: A Conversation with Dan Munro
Send us a Text Message."If someone says, “I’m a fucking loser,” that’s a form of dishonesty. What you actually are is a collection of atoms talking to each other. To say that you’re a loser isn’t accurately describing yourself. To...
07.31.2023
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: Insights with Donald Robertson
Send us a Text Message. "The Stoics can teach you how to find a sense of purpose in life, how to face adversity, how to conquer anger within yourself, moderate your desires, experience healthy sources of joy, endure pain and...
07.17.2023
Habits of a Warrior: A Guide to Serious Play with Eric Brown
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07.05.2023
A Stoic Life: Real-world Applications of Stoic Principles with Donald Robertson
Send us a Text Message. "Stoicism provides us with a kind of psychological toolbox. It's full of strategies for helping us cope with anxiety, anger, pain, and all sorts of emotional problems." "People who love Stoicism often read the Meditations...
06.29.2023
Use 'Why, What, How' Technique to Unlock The True Meaning of Discipline
Send us a Text Message. "The 'Why, What, How' technique encourages us to understand why someone is behaving a certain way, determine what we want to teach them, and find the best way to deliver the lesson." -- In today's episode, we...
06.23.2023
How to Use Stoic Role Ethics to Become Happier
Send us a Text Message. "Instead of trying to be everything to everyone, Stoic Role Ethics encourages us to focus on the role we have to play right now and give it our utmost attention and dedication." -- Today we delve into...
06.16.2023
The Paradox of The Dichotomy of Control and the Trap of Feeling Good
Send us a Text Message. "The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have." — Epictetus In today's episode, we delve into the practice of the dichotomy of control, a fundamental principle in Stoic philosophy. While many people...
06.09.2023
Writing to Resilience: Inside My Daily Stoic Journaling Practice
Send us a Text Message. “The path of wisdom is to go with the flow, to not resist the way that fortune is unfolding, to always recognize that I can choose how I respond to external events and I can...
05.09.2023
The Stoic Empath: Holding Space without Losing Ground
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we challenge common misconceptions about Stoicism, exploring its true essence which is far from robotic or emotionless. We delve into the Stoic's approach to dealing with suffering, both personal and that of...
04.11.2023
The Art of Self-Reflection: Justin Noppé on Happiness, Leadership, and Perspective Shifts
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Justin and I discuss:Justin Noppe's background and expertiseThe six positive emotions that contribute to happiness: joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, pride, and excitementThe role of Stoicism in emotional mastery and mindfulnessThe benefits of...
03.27.2023
AMA #3: How to Escape Intrusive Negative Thoughts
Send us a Text Message. This is a free preview of AMA #3. You can access the full AMA, plus previous episodes and the full Stoic Handbook meditation library with a free trial at: https://stoichandbook.supercast.com/ In the full episode n this...
03.16.2023
From Tim Ferriss to Marcus Aurelius: "WhatIsStoicism" Creator, Allan's Philosophical Journey
Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Stoic Handbook podcast, creator of WhatIsStoicism.com, Allan, shares his journey into Stoicism and how it has helped him find meaning and purpose in life. Allan discusses how he was introduced...
02.15.2023
The Ultimate Stoic Daily Routine
Send us a Text Message. In this Stoic lesson, I share with you an example Stoic daily routine full of practices and ideas you can begin using today. The routine is split into the following sections: Morning rituals Work rituals Family rituals Evening rituals Read the...
02.07.2023
Anxiety is Your Friend: Rapid-Fire Anxiety Q&A
Send us a Text Message. I sat down to do a somewhat fast-paced Anxiety Q&A; with my HighExistence colleague, Mike Slavin. Hope you enjoy it! Get immediate access to premium Stoic meditation courses, exclusive community, straight-to-the-point lessons, and Q&As; created by...
01.23.2023
AMA #2: Stoicism and the ABC of Transformation
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to a sneak peek of the second Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, as part of Stoic Handbook Premium. In the full 45-minute AMA episode, I discuss the following: How to manage holiday indulgenceHow I've used Stoicism in...
12.24.2022
The 3 Stages of Stoic Enlightenment
Send us a Text Message. In this lesson, I talk about the three stages of attachment to externals and the 3 ways we can work with desire. Read more: https://www.stoichandbook.co/how-to-gain-the-powers-of-a-stoic-god/ Get immediate access to premium Stoic meditation courses, exclusive community, straight-to-the-point...
12.13.2022
The Marcus Aurelius Morning Meditation That Prepared His Mind for Adversity
Send us a Text Message. This meditation is part of my 10-day course, The Stoic Survival Guide for Navigating Troubled Relationships and Toxic People. To access the entire course for free, you can sign up here. -- Marcus Aurelius, as...
11.29.2022
2 Types of Desires That Always Cause Disappointment
Send us a Text Message. In this lesson, I explain "impossible desires" and "slave desires" to help you form intentions without suffering unnecessarily along the way. Further reading: https://www.stoichandbook.co/impossible-desires-cause-disappointment/ Get immediate access to premium Stoic meditation courses, exclusive community, straight-to-the-point...
11.13.2022
The Stoic Insult Roadmap: Never Be Socially Harmed Again
Send us a Text Message. Stoic Handbook Premium Get instant access to my meditation courses, exclusive lessons, AMAs, and masterclasses, all ad-free. It's easy! Sign up in two taps! Get your 7-day free trial: https://stoichandbook.supercast.com/ Thank you so much for listening! Get immediate...
11.02.2022
3 Pillars of Skilful Communication That Will Transform Your Relationships
Send us a Text Message. In this talk, I cover what I consider to be the three pillars of skillful communication. These pillars cover poor communication habits, how to simply express yourself well in all circumstances, and the model I...
10.20.2022
Complete Stoic Loving-Kindness Meditation
Send us a Text Message. In this complete Stoic loving-kindness meditation, we take a look at three important areas of compassion: love of people, love of humanity, and love of service. Then we go through each one, with the guidance...
10.17.2022
Can Stoic "Positive Reframing" Go Too Far w/ Donald Roberson
Send us a Text Message. Reframing negative events to make them appear more positive and useful is a classic Stoic technique. But can it ever go too far? Is it dangerous to reframe everything into something positive? Stoic writer Donald...
09.22.2022
Stoic Gratitude Training: See the Magic of Reality to Find Awe in the Ordinary
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09.12.2022
The Path of Stoic Anxiety Mastery
Send us a Text Message. This is an interview I did with the creator of the brilliant WhatIsStoicism blog and podcast. Get immediate access to premium Stoic meditation courses, exclusive community, straight-to-the-point lessons, and Q&As; created by Jon Brooks. Includes...
09.08.2022
What Did Stoics Think About Exercise? w/ Donald Robertson
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I speak to the legendary Stoic writer Donald Robertson and ask him about the Stoic view on exercise. More from Donald: https://donaldrobertson.name/ Get immediate access to premium Stoic meditation courses, exclusive community, straight-to-the-point...
09.01.2022
Trying to Appear Wise is Unwise
Send us a Text Message. Many of us are interested in philosophy and self-improvement not to become wise, but for the reputation of being wise. Epictetus saw that this pattern of behavior is very counter-productive if one wishes to acquire...

What's The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks episodes:

The 4 Most Important Mindfulness Tools to Build Focus

Avoid These 5 Foolish Traps with Money & Success (Stoic Guide)

What Does it Mean to Be Tough?

How to Hack Health in All Areas with Justin Noppé

Unveiling the Interplay of Science and Spirituality with Steve Taylor

Anger: The Most Dangerous Emotion

Building Resilience: Stoic Practices for Overcoming Anxiety

The Struggle and Triumph of Living Authentically with Dan Munro (Round 4)

Self-Mastery and the Discipline of Surrender with Eric Brown

Dan Munro’s Guide to Overcoming the Validation Addiction

Clarity of Intent: Stoicism's Formula for Real Success

The 3 Limits of Modern Stoicism

Strategic Stillness: The Game Plan for Overcoming Distractions

Haters, Stoicism, and the Path to Creative Fulfillment

How to Create a Stoic Philosophical Journalling Habit

A Stoic Meditation on Awe: Seeing the Invisible

The 6-Step Mental Checklist Before You Do Anything

Stoic Internal Goals Stop You From Ever Losing

Meditation: Stoic Ideas to Calm the Mind for Action

Zen Teacher Henry Shukman on the Balance of Meditation, Introspection, and Healing

All Bad Luck Is Good Luck (In Disguise)

The Power of Trade-offs: What Essentialism Taught Me

Is Your Need for Approval Causing Anxiety? A Talk with Dr. Aziz

Embracing Fate: Nietzsche's Answer to the Victim Mentality

Stoicism Meets Authenticity: A Conversation with Dan Munro

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: Insights with Donald Robertson

Habits of a Warrior: A Guide to Serious Play with Eric Brown

A Stoic Life: Real-world Applications of Stoic Principles with Donald Robertson

Use 'Why, What, How' Technique to Unlock The True Meaning of Discipline

How to Use Stoic Role Ethics to Become Happier

The Paradox of The Dichotomy of Control and the Trap of Feeling Good

Writing to Resilience: Inside My Daily Stoic Journaling Practice

The Stoic Empath: Holding Space without Losing Ground

The Art of Self-Reflection: Justin Noppé on Happiness, Leadership, and Perspective Shifts

AMA #3: How to Escape Intrusive Negative Thoughts

From Tim Ferriss to Marcus Aurelius: "WhatIsStoicism" Creator, Allan's Philosophical Journey

The Ultimate Stoic Daily Routine

Anxiety is Your Friend: Rapid-Fire Anxiety Q&A

AMA #2: Stoicism and the ABC of Transformation

The 3 Stages of Stoic Enlightenment

The Marcus Aurelius Morning Meditation That Prepared His Mind for Adversity

2 Types of Desires That Always Cause Disappointment

The Stoic Insult Roadmap: Never Be Socially Harmed Again

3 Pillars of Skilful Communication That Will Transform Your Relationships

Complete Stoic Loving-Kindness Meditation

Can Stoic "Positive Reframing" Go Too Far w/ Donald Roberson

Stoic Gratitude Training: See the Magic of Reality to Find Awe in the Ordinary

The Path of Stoic Anxiety Mastery

What Did Stoics Think About Exercise? w/ Donald Robertson

Trying to Appear Wise is Unwise

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