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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: “What would have become of Hercules, do you think, if there had been no lion, hydra, stag or boar—and no savage criminals to rid the world of? What would he have done in the absence of such challenges? Obviously he would have just rolled over in bed and gone back to sleep… So by snoring his life away in luxury and comfort he never would have developed into the mighty Hercules.” — Epictetus

In this episode, Scott shares the story of a house fire next door—and what it revealed about real leadership. When the chaos isn’t your fault but it still lands on your doorstep, your response becomes the difference. This episode challenges leaders to stop seeking ease and instead find strength in resistance.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why challenge—not comfort—develops true leadership
• How to lead when problems show up uninvited
• What Epictetus and Hercules can teach us about responding to crisis

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• Is navigating unexpected challenges
• Wants to turn resistance into growth
• Is ready to stop waiting for comfort and start building strength

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🔑 Keywords:

Stoicism, Leadership, Inner Strength, Challenge, Daily Reflection, Crisis Management, Growth Mindset, Epictetus, Hercules, Mental Resilience, The Inner Strategy, Bold Leadership

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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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