Existential Stoic Podcast

When we are more productive, we can get more done and focus on accomplishing those things that matter most to us. Discover tips to increase your productivity and realize your goals.

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Many of us tie our self-worth to our productivity. We assume we need to prove our worth and validate our existence. Is there more to self-worth than productivity? Danny and Randy explore self-worth a…

To persist is to endure, to continue even when facing difficulties. If we are persistent, we are more likely to overcome obstacles and challenges in life. Discover what you can do to be more persiste…

Questions are a part of life. When we find an answer to one question or problem, it seems like we immediately are confronted by another question and need another answer. We all look for answers. We w…

How do you find your passion? What do you do if you’re not feeling passionate about anything in particular? Danny and Randy explore how to find your passion in this Quick Fix. Discover what you can d…

How do we know when enough is enough? Is there a line, some way to measure, to know when we’ve reached our goals and have enough? Discover why it is so hard to know when enough is enough and what you…

Our attitude and mindset greatly influence how we feel and how we interpret the world. An optimistic attitude makes us more energetic and positive. It makes us better equipped to tackle life’s challe…

Most of us favor short-term over long-term thinking. This can make problems seem insurmountable, it can make real change seem impossible. Practicing long-term thinking can help us gain perspective on…

Having good memory helps us in all aspects of life. Having good memories ensures positivity and promotes wellbeing. Danny and Randy explore tips for increasing memory in this Quick Fix. Discover what…

Gandhi said that we should “be the change we want to see in the world.” Most of us want to be a good person. Being good, however, is difficult. The good person is responsible, consistent, thoughtful,…

Whether we work alone, as part of a team, or whether we lead a team, we can all benefit from leadership skills. Danny and Randy explore Being a Better Leader. Discover how being a better leader can h…

We are told time and time again that we shouldn’t quit, that quitters never win. We live in a world, a culture, that tells us to keep going, to keep pushing, but what if things are not working out? I…

It’s common to hear people talk about side-hustles nowadays. What does it really mean to hustle and work hard? Is hustling enough to guarantee success, or do we need to do more? Danny and Randy explo…

What should I do with my life? What am I doing with my life? When we face these questions, we can also face an existential crisis and despair. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like these, you …

Work is a part of life. How we work determines whether we succeed or fail, whether we reach our goals or give up. Danny and Randy explore Working Smarter in this Quick Fix. Discover what you can do t…

There will be times in our lives when we feel stuck, when we feel like we aren’t making the progress that we want to make. For many of us, the pandemic has upended our lives and we might feel stuck, …

Danny and Randy explore Stoic Philosophy with special guest Kai Whiting. Kai co-wrote the new book: Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In. We discuss Kai’s work, his new book, and what i…

We all want to live a good, fulfilling life…We all want to be happy. Why, then, do so many of us struggle with being happy? We imagine we will be happy at some later time or when we accomplish some g…

It has been said that we are the sum of our habits. Creating the right habits, then, is essential to live the life we want. Take control of yourself and your life and discover what you can do to star…

Truth and lies are often separated by a very fine line. We are taught that lying is wrong and that only selfish, immoral people lie. Is it possible that there are benefits to lying? Danny and Randy e…