More than 2000 years ago, a failed merchant and his pot of lentil soup would help create one of philosophy’s most influential schools of thought. In today’s episode, we are introduced to Stoicism. This sometimes-misunderstood philosophy is not about suffering and experiencing hardship for its own sake, but about using life’s challenges as opportunities for growth, joy, and connection. We introduce you to the Four Stoic Virtues and Zeno the Prophet (and his lentil soup), the unassuming founder of this practical school of philosophy. Come learn how Stoic principles have helped millions throughout the ages achieve greater peace and understanding amidst life’s endless turmoils.

• Holiday, Ryan, and Stephen Hanselman. Lives of the Stoics : Lessons on the Art of Living from Marcus Aurelius to Zeno. New York, Portfolio/Penguin, 2020
• Schawbel, Dan. “Jocko Willink: The Relationship between Discipline and Freedom.” Forbes, www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2017/10/17/jocko-willink-the-relationship-between-discipline-and-freedom/?sh=3135406b6df8. Accessed 29 Nov. 2022
• Stoic Ethics | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. iep.utm.edu/stoiceth/#:~:text=The%20Stoics%20elaborated%20a%20detailed

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