Ryan Holiday has introduced millions of people to Stoicism. But is what he teaches about success actually consistent with what the ancient Stoics taught?In this episode, I take a closer look at…
If someone could hear your thoughts for a week, who would they expect you to become?Marcus Aurelius wrote that “the soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” But not every thought stains us.…
David Goggins believes in scheduled suffering, rejecting motivation and refusing to stop before the work is done. His philosophy has helped millions confront comfort, excuses and unrealized…
Living intentionally does not mean avoiding regret. It means deciding which regrets you are willing to carry.In this episode, Brandon is joined by Joshua Bertolotti for an honest conversation about…
Why do certain insults stay with us while others have no effect at all? In this episode of The Strong Stoic Podcast, I examine what our emotional reactions reveal about us—and how to respond to…
Have you ever stopped enjoying something that once gave your life meaning?Maybe it's the guitar that now gathers dust. The running shoes that haven't left the closet. The books you used to devour but…
Have you ever looked in the mirror and realized you’ve become someone you don’t respect?I have.In this deeply personal episode, I share a chapter of my life I’ve rarely talked about—the years after…
Resentment often begins where an important boundary remains unspoken.In Episode 425, we examine why boundaries exist in every healthy relationship—and why setting one is not necessarily an act of…
Most people believe they know their limits.The truth is, they only know where they’ve chosen to stop.In this episode, I explore one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves—that discomfort equals…
Most of us don’t wake up wanting to be selfish, impatient, or unkind.So why is being good so difficult?In this conversation, I sit down once again with Corey to explore one of the oldest questions in…
