The Crocodile Paradox: Unmasking Stoic Wisdom in Our Reactions

Join Jim and Ellie on The Stoic Compass as they dive into the profound insights of Stoic paradoxes, drawing inspiration from Steven Gambardella's "Wisdom Against Conventional Thinking." This episode features the astonishing true story of a plane crash caused not by a loose crocodile, but by the passengers' unreasoned panic. Discover how often our "common sense" reactions lead us astray, and learn to distinguish between what's within your control and what's outside of it.

Explore Stoic practices like "premeditatio malorum" and the power of "pausing" to cultivate reason and virtue even in the face of modern-day "crocodiles" like workplace stress, relationship conflicts, and social media negativity.

Understand the crucial difference between simple mindfulness and Stoicism's call to purposeful, virtuous action, taking a tangible step towards inner tranquility and becoming a more resilient individual.