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332 | The Stoics Response to Anxiety
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In a world filled with distractions and endless desires, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But what if the answers to living a more meaningful life were already written in ancient wisdom?
In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh delves deep into the teachings of Stoicism and how they can help us live with intention and purpose. Drawing inspiration from the timeless wisdom of figures like Marcus Aurelius, he shares insights on how to reduce anxiety, focus on what truly matters, and show up as the best version of ourselves every single day.
In this episode, Darius will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction to Anxiety and Stoicism
(02:46) Marcus Aurelius on Perception and Anxiety
(06:07) Epictetus: Imagined Anxieties vs. Real Problems
(09:04) Seneca: The Power of Imagination
(11:53) Living in the Present: True Happiness
(14:48) Nature's Control and Personal Responsibility
(17:47) Practical Tools for Managing Anxiety
The 10-Second-Rule Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/307-the-10-second-rule/id1555334180?i=1000673543121
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Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
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539 episodes
Manage episode 465368501 series 2903666
In a world filled with distractions and endless desires, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But what if the answers to living a more meaningful life were already written in ancient wisdom?
In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh delves deep into the teachings of Stoicism and how they can help us live with intention and purpose. Drawing inspiration from the timeless wisdom of figures like Marcus Aurelius, he shares insights on how to reduce anxiety, focus on what truly matters, and show up as the best version of ourselves every single day.
In this episode, Darius will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction to Anxiety and Stoicism
(02:46) Marcus Aurelius on Perception and Anxiety
(06:07) Epictetus: Imagined Anxieties vs. Real Problems
(09:04) Seneca: The Power of Imagination
(11:53) Living in the Present: True Happiness
(14:48) Nature's Control and Personal Responsibility
(17:47) Practical Tools for Managing Anxiety
The 10-Second-Rule Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/307-the-10-second-rule/id1555334180?i=1000673543121
Sponsored by:
Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS.
Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius.
Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/Darius.
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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