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Navigate The Day

Still struggling with your thought patterns?

 Tune in to Navigate the Day, a daily podcast where I share my personal journey learning stoicism in pursuit of self-mastery, perseverance, and wisdom. 

You'll learn how to control your thoughts and live a more content life.

 Listen now! 

Meditations and Prompts are based on Ryan Holidays The Daily Stoic book and companion journal.


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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
10 minutes
Episodes
454
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Impulse Control

Impulse Control

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 In today's episode of Navigate the Day, we're diving deep into the Stoic concept of impulse control, inspired by the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. We explore how our impulses can often enslav…

00:34:49  |   Sun 20 Apr 2025
Test Your Impressions

Test Your Impressions

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 This week, I’ve been sitting with a heavy but powerful reminder from Epictetus: “You are an impression, not at all what you appear to be.” That line has echoed in my mind as I’ve wrestled …

00:28:51  |   Sun 13 Apr 2025
Expect Trouble Embrace It Anyway

Expect Trouble Embrace It Anyway

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 This week, I’m sitting with a hard truth—life doesn’t owe me peace, ease, or predictability. And as much as I want things to go a certain way, they rarely do. Seneca’s words hit home: it’s…

00:26:31  |   Sun 06 Apr 2025
No Need To Impress

No Need To Impress

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 Life has a way of making us feel like we need to prove ourselves—to be seen, admired, validated. But is that really where fulfillment lies? In this episode of Navigate the Day, I reflect o…

00:29:21  |   Sun 30 Mar 2025
The Best Retreat Requires No Travel

The Best Retreat Requires No Travel

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 I’ve spent a lot of time chasing after peace, believing it could be found in the right setting—a quiet walk, a vacation, or even just a day spent somewhere other than here. But Marcus Aure…

00:26:56  |   Sun 23 Mar 2025
Patience, Perspective, and Letting Go

Patience, Perspective, and Letting Go

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 Today on Navigate the Day, I reflect on the challenges of patience, perspective, and the art of letting go. Inspired by Marcus Aurelius' wisdom, we explore how understanding the motives be…

00:27:47  |   Sun 16 Mar 2025
What Is The Real Cost Of Things

What Is The Real Cost Of Things

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 In this episode of Navigate the Day, I take a hard look at the hidden costs of our pursuits—those things we chase after without fully understanding their true value. Inspired by Seneca’s w…

00:27:23  |   Sun 16 Mar 2025
Cultivate Indifference

Cultivate Indifference

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 Some things are good, some are bad, and some lie in between. That’s the core of what Epictetus teaches in his Discourses—that external things like wealth, health, pleasure, and even pain a…

00:25:28  |   Sun 02 Mar 2025
Reduce Desires, Raise Happiness

Reduce Desires, Raise Happiness

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 In today’s episode of Navigate the Day, I’m diving into the idea of finding happiness by reducing our desires. Inspired by Epictetus’ metaphor of life as a banquet, I reflect on how often …

00:26:06  |   Sun 23 Feb 2025
The Price of Perception

The Price of Perception

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 Perception shapes everything. How we interpret the world, our past, and even ourselves can either free us or imprison us. In this episode of Navigate the Day, I reflect on the weight of un…

00:23:44  |   Sun 16 Feb 2025
You Don’t Have To Have An Opinion

You Don’t Have To Have An Opinion

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 Lately, I’ve found myself in an unexpected place—less anxious, but not exactly at peace either. It’s almost as if I’ve stopped fighting the current and let life carry me where it wants. Th…

00:24:06  |   Sun 09 Feb 2025
The Weight Of What Remains

The Weight Of What Remains

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 Lately, I’ve been wrestling with a sense of stagnation, feeling like I’m simply going through the motions of life without a clear sense of direction or purpose. I turn to Stoicism for guid…

00:26:31  |   Sun 02 Feb 2025
In the Silence of Struggle: When Meaning Slips Away

In the Silence of Struggle: When Meaning Slips Away

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 In this episode of Navigate the Day, I dive into the difficult truth that sometimes, life feels devoid of meaning. I've been grappling with the idea of purpose and how easily it can slip t…

00:29:27  |   Sun 26 Jan 2025
The Dawn of Discipline: Mastering Your Inner World

The Dawn of Discipline: Mastering Your Inner World

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 Today’s episode of Navigate the Day is a heartfelt exploration of discipline, purpose, and resilience. Drawing wisdom from Marcus Aurelius’ timeless words, we reflect on the daily battle t…

00:25:41  |   Sun 19 Jan 2025
The Sphere Of Choice: Letting Go And Trusting Life Beyond Our Control

The Sphere Of Choice: Letting Go And Trusting Life Beyond Our Control

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 In this episode of Navigate the Day, I open up about the struggles of finding clarity and steadiness when life feels overwhelming. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Epictetus, we explore …

00:26:16  |   Sun 12 Jan 2025
What is Within Our Realm of Influence and What is Outside of it

What is Within Our Realm of Influence and What is Outside of it

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 In this episode of Navigate the Day, I explore a core principle of Stoic philosophy: understanding what is within our control and what lies outside of it. Inspired by Epictetus' timeless w…

00:26:52  |   Sun 05 Jan 2025
Turn Words Into Works

Turn Words Into Works

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 How often do we hide behind preparation, waiting for the 'right moment' to act? This episode of Navigate the Day is your wake-up call to transform intention into action. Inspired by the wi…

00:25:33  |   Sun 29 Dec 2024
Stake Your Own Claim

Stake Your Own Claim

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Today’s episode is a heartfelt exploration of self-reflection, personal growth, and the courage to live authentically. Inspired by Seneca’s powerful call to “stake your own claim,” I dive i…

00:22:42  |   Sun 22 Dec 2024
Keep The Rhythm

Keep The Rhythm

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 Hey there, friends! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a profound idea inspired by the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius: the rhythm of life. In his Meditations, he reflects on the unc…

00:29:42  |   Sun 15 Dec 2024
Be Stingy With Time

Be Stingy With Time

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 Welcome back to Navigate the Day! In this episode, we dive deep into the wisdom of Seneca and explore his compelling argument that time—our most precious and irreplaceable resource—is ofte…

00:26:14  |   Sun 08 Dec 2024
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