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The Daily Stoic
An excerpt from chapter 3, "Finding Calm", was featured in this podcast episode. The author discussed applying Stoic philosophy to overcoming challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing internal strength and resilience.
I am writing in the midst of a raging pandemic. We are under siege.
— Episode: Finding Calm – Chapter 3 from Nancy Sher...
Episode: Finding Calm – Chapter 3 from Nancy Sherman’s “Sto...
An excerpt from chapter 3, "Finding Calm", was featured in this podcast episode. The author discussed applying Stoic philosophy to overcoming challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing internal strength and resilience.
I am writing in the midst of a raging pandemic. We are under siege.
Co-19 has lurched us into worldwide war against an invisible enemy for which we have little armor.
It is a time to test the full promise of Stoicism.
When you are dealing with an infectious disease, you know, you always have that metaphor that people talk about, that Wayne Gretzky, he doesn't go where the puck is, he's going where the puck is going to be.
Pre-rehearsal, anticipation, learning how to dwell in advance, vividly imagining future evils as if now present, are key to the stoic approach of mitigating anxiety.
Episode: Author Nancy Sherman on Building Resilience and Li...
The podcast host discussed Sherman's new book, which applies Stoicism to modern problems faced by both warriors and working people, helping them build resilience. He highlighted its influence on him and how it helps people become better and more resilient.
Professor Sherman applies Stoicism to where it is most needed for our warriors and working people alike. And it helps them become better and more resilient.