Are You Actually A Stoic?

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Are You Actually A Stoic? September 24, 2025 | Episode 5189 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Life's been crazy since 300 BC, and guess what? Nothing's changed. Scott dives into whether you're already practicing stoicism without knowing it. Politics, economy, people driving you nuts - sound familiar? The ancient Stoics dealt with the same stuff, and their practical approach might be exactly what you need. This isn't some dusty philosophy lesson. It's a coffee shop conversation about handling life's daily chaos with a clear head and reasonable expectations. Featured Story Picture Scott realizing he's been thinking like a Stoic without even knowing it. He's looking around at all the craziness - politics, economy, people being annoying - and having this lightbulb moment. Wait, this is exactly what folks dealt with in 300 BC. Same problems, same human nature, same need for practical solutions. The kicker? Most of us are already doing some of this Stoic stuff naturally. We just don't realize we're tapping into ancient wisdom that actually works. It's like discovering you've been speaking French your whole life and didn't know it. Important Points Stop enslaving yourself to annoying people - Stoics never leash themselves to toxic folks, and neither should you. Choose reasonable expectations - Your brain works better when you're actually realistic about what's coming. Feel your emotions, don't be guided by them - They're your power when you use them right, not when they use you. Memorable Quotes "Do you enslave yourself to annoying people? Because if you do, you're not stoic." "You are a dog tied to the back of a cart. And it's a very long leash on the back of that cart." "Life is not too short. Actually, the days are sometimes way too long." Scott's Three-Step Approach Check your expectations - Ask yourself if what you're expecting is actually reasonable before you get frustrated. Feel the emotion, then think - Let yourself experience what you're feeling, then use your brain to decide what to do about it. Remember the long leash - You've got free will within life's bigger plan, so use it wisely. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: [e-mail] Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices