Existential Stoic Podcast

Finding inner peace is essential to live a good life. It suggests a certain level of comfort with oneself and a deep self-knowledge. Quiet the noise, find a way past the distractions, and explore the benefits of inner peace. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live bette...

Being mindful is about being present and focused. Discover the important role mindfulness can play in your life and learn tips to become more mindful.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening! 

Most of us push ourselves to do more and more every day. We multi-task, take on new projects, and try to manage our time to accomplish as much as possible. When we push ourselves too much, we need to recharge and take a break. Discover why it is important to slow down and give yourself time to relax. Listen to learn tips for how to recharge most effectively. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel...

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. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening! 

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 and value. Discover why you are more valuable than you think.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for add...

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 persistent and confidently face the challenges in your life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional t...

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 want to understand ourselves, our lives, and the world around us. What kinds of questions should we ask? What answers should we look for? Danny and Randy Look for Answers... Subscribe to ESP's YouT...

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 do to find your passion and start living a life that is your own. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for...

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 can do to find balance in your life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help y...

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 challenges and find enjoyment. Danny and Randy explore how to be more optimistic in this Quick Fix. Discover short routines and practices to help you increase your optimism and start working to improve your...

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 our lives, making it easier to solve problems and focus on what really matters.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Dan...

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 you can do to increase your memory and quiet your mind. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for addition...

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, and…Danny and Randy explore why it is hard to be a good person. Listen to discover why being good is so difficult and what it takes to be a good person and live a good life. Subscribe to ESP's Yo...

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 help you overcome obstacles, solve problems, and succeed. Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Being a Better Leader. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP upda...

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? Is it ever appropriate to simply give up, to quit something? What is the cost of persisting even when we are unhappy or heading in the wrong direction? Danny and Randy explore the cost of persistence an...

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 explore Hustling/Working Hard in this Quick Fix. Discover the difference between simply hustling and actually working hard and smart to realize your goal. Listen to Quick Fix 21 to hear ESP’s tips for how t...

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 know what it’s like to feel lost, adrift, and without direction. It’s common to feel this way at times – We all want to know we are living a life that is right for us, that we are doing what we are sup...

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 to approach work differently and find out how to work efficiently. Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Working Smarter. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP u...

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, like we are just spinning our wheels but getting nowhere.  Listen to find out what you can do to get unstuck and start making progress is life. Don’t spin your wheels – take initiative and start moving...

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 it means to adopt Stoicism. Listen to learn about Kai’s book and discover what it means to practice your philosophy. Please check out Kai’s Twitter @KaiWhiting and his website, StoicKai , for more info...

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 goal, and we miss out on opportunities to be happy now. Danny and Randy explore being happy in this Quick Fix.  Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Being Happy. ..Don’t put off being happy any longer…  Subscr...

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 start creating habits that are right for you.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to he...

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 explore the benefits of lying and ask whether lying can help your life. Discover why and when lying can be a benefit and even help you succeed. Find out how to distinguish between good lies and bad lies...

Practicing gratitude is crucial for building a positive attitude. Through gratitude we express what we are thankful for and become more aware of the good in everyday life. Discover how to be more grateful and start changing how you see the world! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel ! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools...

At some point in our lives, most of us think: “I wish I had known that when I was younger!” We gain wisdom from experience, we learn things, we learn about ourselves, and reflecting on what we’ve learned is a good way to reflect on who we are and who we are becoming.  Danny and Randy explore the wisdom of experience – what I would tell my younger self…Discover some of the things we wish we had kno...