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The Stoic Compass
William Moore
56 episodes
21 hours ago
Struggling with financial decisions that feel out of control, like too much food delivery or impulse buys? This episode explores how applying ancient Stoic wisdom can transform your relationship with money, guiding you away from endless wanting and towards genuine freedom. Discover surprising insights from a financial guru on building lasting wealth through simple habits like living lean, defensive investing, and creating multiple income streams. It's a candid, relatable discussion about ditc...
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Struggling with financial decisions that feel out of control, like too much food delivery or impulse buys? This episode explores how applying ancient Stoic wisdom can transform your relationship with money, guiding you away from endless wanting and towards genuine freedom. Discover surprising insights from a financial guru on building lasting wealth through simple habits like living lean, defensive investing, and creating multiple income streams. It's a candid, relatable discussion about ditc...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
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Episodes (20/56)
The Stoic Compass
Ditching the Banana Slicer for Stoic Freedom
Struggling with financial decisions that feel out of control, like too much food delivery or impulse buys? This episode explores how applying ancient Stoic wisdom can transform your relationship with money, guiding you away from endless wanting and towards genuine freedom. Discover surprising insights from a financial guru on building lasting wealth through simple habits like living lean, defensive investing, and creating multiple income streams. It's a candid, relatable discussion about ditc...
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22 hours ago
10 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Embrace Your Scars: Proof You Lived
Ever wondered if the reckless adventures and minor mishaps of your past hold more meaning than just old stories? This episode delves into a captivating memoir that redefines our scars, not as evidence of mistakes, but as cherished historical documents marking the wild, sometimes incredibly stupid, moments of youth. We explore the Stoic wisdom of *amor fati*, learning how to embrace every part of our journey—even the embarrassing injuries—as proof that we truly lived. Discover why your own bod...
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4 days ago
11 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Digital Puppets: Reclaim Your Self
Do you ever wonder if you truly like what you like, or if an algorithm told you to? This episode explores the creeping "algorithmic anxiety," an unsettling sensation that unseen forces are shaping your desires and dictating your digital world. We dive into how these invisible systems work and why they challenge our very self-knowledge. Discover powerful Stoic strategies for reclaiming your agency, examining your true preferences, and consciously navigating a world designed to predict your nex...
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2 weeks ago
11 minutes

The Stoic Compass
How to Pick Your Life Partner
Thinking about forever? You might be signing up for 20,000 meals and 18,000 days with one person. But what if you pick the wrong one? It turns out, being unhappily married can be far worse than being single, yet society, biology, and even our own brains conspire to make us choose poorly. This episode dives deep into why so many smart people make relationship-wrecking decisions and offers ancient Stoic wisdom to help you cut through the noise, understand yourself, and choose your life partner ...
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3 weeks ago
10 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Consciousness: A Controlled Hallucination
What if your reality isn't what's *actually* out there, but your brain's most convincing guess? Prepare to have your mind gently blown as we explore how consciousness is a "controlled hallucination," constantly predicting the world around you. You'll be amazed at how this cutting-edge neuroscience connects directly to ancient Stoic wisdom, offering powerful insights into managing your emotions, understanding your sense of self, and consciously shaping your responses. Get ready to see yourself...
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3 weeks ago
9 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Love: Passion, Chemistry, Choice
Is romantic love a beautiful delusion or simply our brains on drugs? This episode uncovers the surprising science behind our deepest desires, from passion's exhilarating chemical high to its unsettling links with obsessive-compulsive disorder. We explore why that initial intense romance often fades, and more importantly, how conscious choice and everyday actions can transform fleeting infatuation into a profound, lasting bond. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about falling...
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4 weeks ago
11 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Why Death Makes You Live Better
What if embracing death is the secret to truly living? This episode unpacks the ancient practice of 'Memento Mori,' revealing why cultures across history, from Stoic emperors to medieval artists, kept mortality front and center. We explore what recent global events reminded us about our collective forgetfulness and how a conscious awareness of death can transform your daily life, sparking presence, gratitude, and a fierce urgency to make every moment count. Prepare to shift your perspective a...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Justice for Women: A Stoic Necessity
What if empowering women isn't just a slogan, but an urgent, practical necessity for all of humanity? This episode dives deep into the shocking systemic barriers—from economic exclusion to maternity discrimination—that hold millions of women back globally. We reveal how these injustices violate core Stoic principles of justice and shared humanity, exploring concrete solutions and why true gender equality isn't just morally right, but an economic imperative that benefits everyone.
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1 month ago
10 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Go All In: Break Every Habit
Ever been told to tackle one bad habit at a time, only to find yourself stuck? This episode challenges that popular wisdom, revealing why traditional advice might actually hinder true transformation. We dive into a radical, all-or-nothing approach that suggests lasting change comes from going "all in" and breaking every unproductive habit simultaneously. Discover why your life is too serious for half-measures and how embracing a full commitment can unlock a more purposeful, virtuous path.
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1 month ago
8 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Why I Stopped Being Busy
In this episode of The Stoic Compass, Jim Walker and Eleanor Vance dive into the modern obsession with being “busy” and reveal why it’s not the badge of honor society makes it out to be. Inspired by Darius Foroux’s article “Why I Stopped Being Busy” and timeless Stoic wisdom from Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, they explore how busyness often means being out of control of your own life, how it becomes an excuse for neglecting what truly matters, and why slowing down, saying no, and living intenti...
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1 month ago
8 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Mastering Wealth, Mastering Self
What if true richness isn't measured by your bank account, but by your peace of mind? Dive into a fascinating conversation inspired by Darius Foroux's surprising philosophy of 'getting richer every day,' where we uncover how ancient Stoic wisdom offers a powerful blueprint for modern financial freedom and lasting contentment. Discover how thoughtful spending, strategic buffers, and resilient action can help you cultivate inner tranquility, manage what's truly within your control, and ultimate...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Breaking Unproductive Habits, Stoic Style
Feeling stuck in a cycle of unproductive habits and constant comparison? Discover how timeless Stoic wisdom, combined with sharp modern insights, offers a powerful roadmap to break free. We unpack common pitfalls like endless worrying, digital distractions, and the urge to escape reality, revealing how ancient philosophies provide practical, actionable tools for true flourishing. Learn why focusing your energy, embracing reason, and even building personal "rules" aren't stifling, but rather t...
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1 month ago
6 minutes

The Stoic Compass
The Hidden Cost of Being Effective
What if the very things making you effective are also holding you back from your truest purpose? We dive into the surprising "downside of being effective," exploring how optimizing for past successes can keep us from discovering new, more meaningful paths. Inspired by incredible examples like Audrey Hepburn's shift to humanitarian work and Jeff Bezos's leap from Wall Street, we uncover how Stoic wisdom empowers you to make courageous choices that align with your deepest values, even when they...
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1 month ago
6 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Atomic Habits, Stoic Wisdom
"Atomic Habits" is a modern classic, but what if its powerful strategies for change are rooted in ancient wisdom? This episode makes a fascinating connection, revealing how James Clear's insights—from identity-based habits to designing your environment—mirror core Stoic practices for cultivating virtue and self-mastery. Discover how those small, everyday choices aren't just about getting things done, but are the very bricks you lay to build the person you aspire to be. It’s a truly practical ...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Master Your Mind: 6 Stoic Principles
Ever feel like external events control your mood? This episode dives into six powerful Stoic principles, inspired by Ryan Holiday's insights, that reveal how you can master your inner world and cultivate unwavering resilience. Learn to reframe challenging situations, wisely choose where to direct your energy, and embrace transformative daily rituals of reflection and gratitude. Discover how this ancient philosophy offers practical, liberating tools for living a more peaceful and purposeful mo...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Guard Your Mind
What if true control isn't about what happens to you, but how you respond? This episode unearths profound Stoic lessons from investor and author Darius Foroux, offering practical strategies to cultivate inner peace and build resilience. Discover how guarding your mind, embracing every experience, and seeing life with clear perspective can profoundly transform your journey toward wisdom and lasting fulfillment.
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1 month ago
7 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Your Assignment: Learning to Die
What if confronting your mortality isn't morbid, but the key to truly living? This episode dives deep into the Stoic practice of learning to die, revealing why ancient philosophers considered it a fundamental assignment, not an avoidance. Discover how rebranding death from a terrifying end to a natural change can strip away fear, infuse your days with urgency, and ultimately cultivate a profound sense of gratitude for the present. It's a powerful invitation to live so fully and virtuously tha...
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1 month ago
8 minutes

The Stoic Compass
The Stoic Flunk-Out Myth
When life hits you with profound grief, does it feel like your Stoic philosophy just… flunks out? We dive into this raw, relatable question through author Sharon Lebell's deeply personal account of caring for her dying mother-in-law. Discover why Stoicism isn't about suppressing pain, but rather anchoring your actions in a powerful framework of wisdom and virtue, allowing you to "walk the walk" even through your darkest hours.
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1 month ago
7 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Confronting Fear with Stoic Zest
What if the greatest obstacle isn't pain or death itself, but our fear of it? This episode explores how ancient Stoic wisdom merges with modern psychology to help us navigate life's inevitable challenges, from confronting suffering to finding meaning. We unpack powerful insights on embracing virtuous action and cultivating an inner "zest," even as we grapple with the human desire for hope and the imperfections of our role models. Learn to create a vital mental "space" for choice and build res...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

The Stoic Compass
What Can You Actually Control? The Ancient Question, Modern Answers
What if the ancient Stoics were only half right about what you can control? In this series premiere, we dive into the timeless wisdom of the Dichotomy of Control—the foundation that has guided everyone from Marcus Aurelius to modern CEOs. But here's the twist: 2000 years of scientific discovery have dramatically expanded the boundaries of human agency.We'll explore why focusing on your responses (not outcomes) remains essential wisdom, then tease the mind-bending discoveries ahead—from medita...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

The Stoic Compass
Struggling with financial decisions that feel out of control, like too much food delivery or impulse buys? This episode explores how applying ancient Stoic wisdom can transform your relationship with money, guiding you away from endless wanting and towards genuine freedom. Discover surprising insights from a financial guru on building lasting wealth through simple habits like living lean, defensive investing, and creating multiple income streams. It's a candid, relatable discussion about ditc...