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One way to ensure you make progress is to list out your basic rules for life. In this episode I go over my 10 rules for living. 
I will revere Nature

I will not conceal the truth

I will not not compare myself to others

I cannot control events, so I must control yourself

I will strive to subdue my passions

I will strive for arete in all that I do

I will honor those who have nurtured me and ensure that I nurture others 

I will place family before all else

I will be present in all that I do

 I will never stop learning

In this autumn-themed episode of the Sunday Stoic Podcast, Steven and Dan explore the Stoic practice of memento mori—remembering death to live more fully. Through quotes from Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Socrates, they discuss how facing mortality can free us from fear and help us focus on what truly matters. From writing your own obituary to reflecting on the fleeting nature of life, this episode offers practical and philosophical tools to seize the day. As the leaves fall and days grow shorter, it's the perfect time to contemplate life’s impermanence and embrace the present.

We investigate the Stoic technique of breaking things down to their component parts to put some distance between events and our emotions. 

This week we explore one of the main tools of maintaining equanimity in the face of adversity. It is the idea passed down from Socrates that no one does evil on purpose. 

 In this episode Donald Robertson Joins the show to discuss his book How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. We discuss the life and philosophy of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and how to apply this ancient wisdom to modern life. 

Check out Donald's website here: https://donaldrobertson.name/

This week we discuss the Enchiridion 6. Epictetus warns us not to take pride in the characteristics of our possessions as only our character is our own. 

 What if ancient wisdom could help you thrive in modern chaos? In this episode, Steve  sits down with philosopher and author William B. Irvine to explore A Guide to the Good Life, a modern roadmap to Stoic joy. From battling hedonic adaptation to embracing voluntary discomfort, Irvine shares practical tools for cultivating resilience, tranquility, and purpose. Whether you're new to Stoicism or seeking deeper insight, this conversation offers timeless strategies for living deliberately—and joyfully.

Life is not permanent, our time here should be thought of like a stop at an Inn.  When you spend the night at a hotel, you don't typically get attached to the furniture or other objects within. When its time to go you move on and another guest takes your place.
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Epictetus and the boat #7…  http://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epi...
Marcus V #33    http://classics.mit.edu/Antoninus/med...
Thank you to Dr. Gregory Sadler for the introduction!  

In this episode, we discuss the Enchiridion Chapter 5, a very influential text. We can't change the facts of the world, but we can change what we believe about them! 

Today we discuss the Enchiridion 3 and 4. Book 3 is one of the most challenging to apply to modern life and book 4 is something we should remember each and every day!