Stoic Principles

About Stoic Principles

Unlock ancient wisdom for modern challenges. Stoic Principles is your daily guide to cultivating inner peace, resilience, and practical virtue in a chaotic world. Every day, we delve into the core tenets of Stoicism, exploring timeless teachings from figures like Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus. Discover actionable strategies to manage emotions, overcome adversity, and live a more purposeful life, all through the lens of this profound philosophy. This podcast offers clear, concise insights designed to integrate seamlessly into your busy schedule. New episodes arrive seven days a week, every Monday through Sunday, promptly at 8:00 AM. Each short, impactful session provides a focused reflection or a practical exercise to start your day with intention and clarity. It's the perfect way to build a consistent practice of self-improvement and philosophical reflection. This show is for anyone seeking mental fortitude, ethical guidance, and a framework for a tranquil existence. If you're looking to develop a stoic mindset and apply these powerful principles to your daily life, you've found your essential resource. Subscribe now to begin your journey towards a more resilient and meaningful life.

Publisher

Creator at Obomedia

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jul 2026

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

140 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   The Two-Second Power: How Silence Wins Every Argument

   Stop Begging for Approval: Build an Unshakeable Stoic Self Silence can be a deliberate act of power - Marcus Aurelius asked himself daily, "Do I actually need to say this?" and Epictetus taught that the ratio of two ears to one mouth points to a practice that changes outcomes. What happens in the less-than-two-second pause after a sting determines whether relationships survive or unravel. In this episode, we follow Stoic practice through journal entries and teachings to show how a tiny, chosen pause alters anger, reputation, and consequence - and whether that pause is enough to stop damage done by words. Person: Marcus Aurelius Person: Epictetus Work: private journals (Marcus Aurelius) Idea: pause under two seconds Theme: mastering speech vs suppression - Marcus Aurelius recorded the question "Do I actually need to say this?" as a daily practice. - Epictetus pointed to the physical ratio "two ears and one mouth" as instruction to listen more. - The critical pause described lasts less than two seconds after a stinging comment. - Seneca characterized anger as "a brief madness" that temporarily shuts down reasoning. - Marcus Aurelius's journals document repeated failures and continual return to the discipline of choosing whether to speak. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 30-day free trial at obomedia.com (https://obomedia.com/en/podcast/stoic-principles). © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

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   15 Oct 2026

   Stop Begging for Approval: Build an Unshakeable Stoic Self

   Stoic Lessons: Build an Unshakable Inner Order in Minutes You wake up and check the temperature of other people's opinions before your feet even hit the floor - a quiet habit the Stoics named "the life of a beggar." Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus both wrote reminders to themselves to resist that dependence; what would change if you stopped asking others to make you feel enough? In this episode, we describe twelve Stoic lessons as daily practices to reclaim your inner authority and reduce dependence on external approval, and we begin by asking whether you can treat your actions as the only thing truly yours. Person: Marcus Aurelius Person: Epictetus Topic: Stoic self-respect and discipline Event: Twelve lessons on practice Status: First three lessons introduced (distinction, discipline, silence) - Marcus Aurelius wrote daily personal reminders to correct his own drift toward caring about others' opinions. - Epictetus, once a slave, concluded the only thing that cannot be taken is the quality of your reasoning and character. - The episode frames the problem as a structural habit: checking others' approval before leaving bed. - The first lesson distinguishes what depends on you (actions, reasoning, character) from what does not (others' opinions). - Lesson two reframes discipline as a compass for daily invisible choices rather than a restrictive cage. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 30-day free trial at obomedia.com (https://obomedia.com/en/podcast/stoic-principles). © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

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   14 Oct 2026

   Stoic Lessons: Build an Unshakable Inner Order in Minutes

   Why Losing Friends Means You're Finally Growing, Stoics Say When your jaw tightens at 11:47 p.m. because forty-three emails sit unread and a report remains open, the pain isn't time - it's scattered attention and borrowed urgency. This episode traces a twelve-idea practice drawn straight from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca that turns chaotic days into deliberate ones; can a few minutes each morning really reorder your inner world? In this episode, you will hear how three Stoics confronted exhaustion, exile, and enslavement by practicing daily internal ordering, what they called anticipating the day with clarity, and why discipline - not more hours - is the remedy for mental dispersion. Will adopting small, repeated acts of intention change how much you actually complete? Person: Marcus Aurelius Person: Epictetus Person: Seneca Time: 11:47 p.m. Unread messages: 43 - Marcus Aurelius wrote private morning journals to order his interior world before the day began. - Epictetus advocated changing yourself through daily practice and the compound interest of small choices. - Seneca warned of "mental dispersion," spending attention across many things so you're present for none. - The episode centers on a set of twelve ideas distilled from the three Stoics' writings. - The narrator describes a common nightly state: inbox with 43 unread messages and a report left open since 2 p.m. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 30-day free trial at obomedia.com (https://obomedia.com/en/podcast/stoic-principles). © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

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