“Someone bathes in haste; don’t say he bathes badly, but in haste. Someone drinks a lot of wine; don’t say he drinks badly, but a lot. Until you know their reasons, how do you know that their actions are vicious? This will save you from perceiving one thing clearly, but then assenting to something different.” – Epictetus

In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:

In a world quick to categorize, cancel and condemn, the Stoic path invites us to inquire and seek the reasons behind actions before passing judgment. By adopting this mindset, we shield ourselves from the trap of seeing one thing clearly but then assenting to something different. We talk about it on the podcast today!

Resources + Links:

Connect with Kristofor | www.kristoforhealey.com

Connect with Kristofor on Instagram | @team_healey

Subscribe to The Stoic Responder on Substack | https://thestoicresponder.substack.com

Subscribe to The Stoic Responder on YouTube | The Stoic Responder

Buy your copy of In Valor: 365 Stoic Meditations for First Responders, here!

Buy your copy of Indispensable: A Tactical Plan for the Modern Man, here!

Book Kristofor for a speaking event, here!

Sponsor Discounts:

Friend of the show Dan Hickman (@danieljasonhickman on Instagram) hosts the Competitive Edge Podcast and is a father, entrepreneur and hybrid athlete. As a MyZone Ambassador, Dan is offering The Stoic Responder Podcast listeners $60 off of a MyZone heart rate monitor using discount code TMZUS001-51445-60.

If you aren’t using a heart rate monitor to train, you’re missing out on critical data. Through accurate heart rate tracking and real-time feedback, all effort counts.

Takeaways

• Being disciplined in how we approach life and order our lives is a key theme in stoicism.
• Understanding the external from the internal and focusing on what we control can help simplify our lives.
• The Overwatch Collective is a nonprofit organization that supports mental health initiatives for first responders and their families.
• It is important to inquire and seek the reasons behind actions before passing judgment and making assumptions.

Until Next Time…out of role!

“Occupy thyself with few things, says the philosopher, if thou wouldst be tranquil.“ – Marcus Aurelius

In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:

It is only by decluttering our minds and lives, that we can create space for clarity, purpose, and serenity to flourish. This requires discipline, self-awareness, and a willingness to embrace simplicity in our thoughts, actions, and possessions. We talk about it on the podcast today!

Resources + Links:

Connect with Kristofor | www.kristoforhealey.com

Connect with Kristofor on Instagram | @team_healey

Subscribe to The Stoic Responder on Substack | https://thestoicresponder.substack.com

Subscribe to The Stoic Responder on YouTube | The Stoic Responder

Buy your copy of In Valor: 365 Stoic Meditations for First Responders, here!

Buy your copy of Indispensable: A Tactical Plan for the Modern Man, here!

Book Kristofor for a speaking event, here!

Sponsor Discounts:

Friend of the show Dan Hickman (@danieljasonhickman on Instagram) hosts the Competitive Edge Podcast and is a father, entrepreneur and hybrid athlete. As a MyZone Ambassador, Dan is offering The Stoic Responder Podcast listeners $60 off of a MyZone heart rate monitor using discount code TMZUS001-51445-60.

If you aren’t using a heart rate monitor to train, you’re missing out on critical data. Through accurate heart rate tracking and real-time feedback, all effort counts.

Takeaways

• Occupying ourselves with fewer things can lead to greater tranquility.
• Simplifying our lives and detaching from unnecessary distractions can bring greater contentment and fulfillment.
• We have control over our thoughts, actions, reactions, attitude, and effort.
• Identifying and eliminating distractions and temptations can help us achieve tranquility.
• Supporting the podcast through Substack or purchasing the book 'In Valor 365 Stoic Meditations for First Responders' can be ways to promote tranquility in our lives.

Until Next Time…out of role!

“To bear trials with a calm mind robs misfortune of its strength and burden.” – Seneca

In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:

Facing trials is an inevitable part of the human experience. Avoiding them is not an option, and attempting to do so only leads to further suffering. Worse yet, emotional responses to adversity often intensify the experience.

So what do we do instead? We talk about it on the podcast today!

Resources + Links:

Connect with Kristofor | www.kristoforhealey.com

Connect with Kristofor on Instagram | @team_healey

Subscribe to The Stoic Responder on Substack | https://thestoicresponder.substack.com

Subscribe to The Stoic Responder on YouTube | The Stoic Responder

Buy your copy of In Valor: 365 Stoic Meditations for First Responders, here!

Buy your copy of Indispensable: A Tactical Plan for the Modern Man, here!

Book Kristofor for a speaking event, here!

Sponsor Discounts:

Friend of the show Dan Hickman (@danieljasonhickman on Instagram) hosts the Competitive Edge Podcast and is a father, entrepreneur and hybrid athlete. As a MyZone Ambassador, Dan is offering The Stoic Responder Podcast listeners $60 off of a MyZone heart rate monitor using discount code TMZUS001-51445-60.

If you aren’t using a heart rate monitor to train, you’re missing out on critical data. Through accurate heart rate tracking and real-time feedback, all effort counts.

Takeaways

• Maintaining a calm mind is crucial in dealing with trials and challenges.
• Controlling our thoughts and emotions is essential for achieving success.
• Social media fame can quickly turn into a platform for controversy and backlash.
• Reacting with fear, anger, or despair only adds to the burden of difficult situations.
• By bearing trials with a calm mind, we can rob misfortune of its strength and burden.

Until Next Time…out of role!