The Everyday Stoic

In this episode, William explores the timeless wisdom of Epictetus and the Stoics, breaking down a powerful three-step framework that ensures victory in every situation—no matter the outcome. By mastering these principles, you’ll navigate life’s challenges with resilience, growth, and inner peace. The Dichotomy of Control  – Understanding what is truly within your power and what isn’t. Your though...

Are they really happier than you, or are they just better at marketing their lives? In this episode, we explore the deceptive nature of social media and the curated highlight reels that make us feel like we're missing out. William breaks down why the “perfect” lives we see online are nothing more than a well-crafted illusion—and how shifting our focus to presence and real joy can free us from...

In this episode, William takes a deep dive into a modern-day poison—our obsession with greatness and its weak imitation, clout. Drawing from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and the Stoics, he explores how this toxic pursuit has infiltrated every aspect of our lives, stripping us of true joy and fulfilment. Through a personal story of a childhood friend who lost his love for adventure to the validati...

What are you really avoiding right now? In this episode, William dives deep into the subtle ways we distract ourselves from discomfort—yes, even with self-improvement. William challenges you to confront the hidden reasons behind your impulse to watch this video, check social media, or dive into another productivity hack. This isn't about fixing or escaping uncomfortable feelings—it’s about acc...

In this powerful episode, William dives into a timeless lesson from Epictetus, the slave-turned-stoic philosopher who inspired even the great Marcus Aurelius. What are the two worst things you can do in life? The answer might surprise you— lack of persistence  and  lack of self-control . William breaks down why these two vices, according to Epictetus, are the roots of personal downfall and how emb...

Have you ever made a promise with the best intentions, only to let yourself—or someone else—down? You’re not alone. In this episode, William explores why good intentions aren’t enough and how failing to follow through erodes trust, respect, and self-discipline. William breaks down the Stoic approach to reliability, offering a simple but powerful framework to turn your words into action. Learn how...

Are you feeling lost, weak, or overwhelmed by life? Have you tried every self-help guru, every motivational speech, yet nothing seems to work? You're not alone. Even the greatest minds in history have felt this way—including Epictetus, a Greek slave who overcame immense suffering to become one of the most influential Stoic philosophers of all time. In this episode, William dives deep into Epic...

What advice would you give to your younger self? It’s a question we’ve all been asked—or at least heard being asked. And it always sparks deep reflection. But what if, instead of just looking back, we used that advice right now? In this episode, William challenges you to take the best wisdom you have for your younger self and apply it to your life today. Whether it’s believing in yourself, letting...

"Brakes make the car go faster." A strange phrase at first, but when you think about it, it holds a powerful truth—not just for racing but for life and discipline. In this episode, William explores the connection between discipline, freedom, and personal growth. You'll discover two practical methods for cultivating discipline: the Mouse Hole Method, a simple yet powerful exercise to clear your min...

In this episode, William explores Marcus Aurelius'  Meditations , Book 10, Passage 35—an insight into accepting all of life, not just the pleasant parts. William reflects on the Stoic concept of  amor fati —loving one’s fate—drawing connections to Buddhism, Taoism, and Nietzsche’s philosophy on human greatness. We discuss why resisting life's hardships only increases suffering, how embraci...

PewDiePie—once the biggest YouTuber on the planet—has stepped back from the internet spotlight to focus on something unexpected: philosophy. In this episode, William dives into his passion for Stoicism and the book he calls “the one book to rule them all”— The Enchiridion  and  Discourses  of Epictetus. Felix's book club is introducing Stoicism to a massive new audience, and we explore why  Th...

Feeling lost can be overwhelming, but what if it’s actually a sign that you’re exactly where you need to be? In this episode, William explores the idea that confusion and struggle are not obstacles but necessary steps toward growth. Instead of searching endlessly for answers in your mind, the key is to take action—creating results, not just ideas. Overthinking often keeps us stuck, imagining endle...

In this episode, William takes a bold and introspective look at the flaws and limitations of Stoicism. Despite being a daily practitioner and teacher of the philosophy, he opens up about the challenges he faced when reconciling Stoic teachings with modern psychology, science, and personal experience. He explores the common criticism that Stoics are emotionless and detached, addressing the misconce...

In this episode, William delivers a powerful message: you are not lazy. Instead, five critical barriers may be keeping you from achieving the life you want. With honesty and insight, William explores how these obstacles—lack of direction, dopamine overload, mental clutter, unresolved pain, and fear—limit your potential and how you can overcome them. Drawing from personal experience and Stoic philo...

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Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠#ad In today’s episode of Stoicism from Scratch, William delves into one of the most powerful and profound concepts of Stoic philosophy: Memento Mori, the practice of remembering our own mortality. The Stoics believed that contemplating death was not a morbid exercise, but a means to libera...

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Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠#ad In this inspiring episode, William dives into the essence of personal responsibility and the impact of small acts of goodness. Drawing from Stoic wisdom, he reflects on a poignant teaching from Marcus Aurelius: “Don’t talk about what it is to be a good man. Be one.” William discusses how se...

Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠#ad In this episode of The Everyday Stoic, William Mulligan, author of "The Everyday Stoic: Simple Rules for a Good Life," explores two fundamental Stoic principles: the dichotomy of control and amor fati.  He delves into the wisdom of Epictetus and Victor Frankl, explaining how to distinguish...

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Click here to check out HUEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my.huel.com/mulliganbros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠#ad In this episode, William introduces the essentials of Stoicism for navigating a chaotic world with resilience and clarity. Why is Stoicism still relevant thousands of years later, from ancient philosophers like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius to today’s modern challenges like social media stress...

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