I am Max

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Self-Reflection and Personal Growth: A Stoic Approach In this video, Max Roeck explores the concept of self-reflection and constant improvement through the lens of Stoicism. Drawing from Seneca's practice of looking back at his behavior, actions and plans, Max emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the day, seeking improvement, and recording these r...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Morning Rituals and Self Reflection In this episode, Max Roeck discusses the essentiality of morning rituals, particularly self-reflection activities like journaling, as practiced by stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus. He emphasizes on the importance of introspective questions in paving the path to tranquility and inner freedom while advi...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Ignite Your Thoughts: Reconnecting with Your Principles In this episode, host Max Roeck covers the topic of getting back to your principles in times of setback, inspired by a note from Marcus Aurelius. He reminds listeners that though they may drift away from their values during challenging times, the principles remain constant and they can always return to...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Freedom of Choice and Life's Constant Unpredictability: A Stoic Perspective In this episode, hosted by Max Roeck, the theme of freedom of choice, a key concept in Stoicism, is explored. Drawing on the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the Stoics, Max underscores that regardless of our life status, advantage or adversity, the crucial task remains to...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a Poet On this episode of 'I'm Max', your host Max Roeck explores the beauty of appreciating nature and ordinary events from artistic and poetic perspectives, with insights gleaned from 'Meditations' by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. He discusses the influence of Marcus Cornelius Fronto, a renowned or...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Reboot the Real Work: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Growth In this enlightening episode, your host, Max Roeck, encourages listeners to aim towards unhindered completion, freedom from compulsive behavior, unrestrained growth, and most importantly, happiness. Through his words, he evokes the fear most people have had in their early life or school years when t...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Breaking Bad Habits | Max Roeck's Empowerment Journey In this episode, host Max Roeck discusses the importance of breaking free from the grip of bad habits. Citing the danger of mindlessly following routines that may not be beneficial, he challenges the viewer to critically assess their actions and perceptions revolving around pain, pleasure, life, deat...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Finding Tranquility: A Seneca-inspired discussion In this episode, host Max Roeck explores the idea of tranquility, taking inspiration from Seneca's essay on the subject. Max discusses 'Eptimia', a Greek word meaning self-belief and trust in one's own path as key elements in achieving tranquility. He encourages not constantly comparing ourse...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Cutting the Strings of Distraction: A Talk with Marcus Aurelius and Viktor Frankl In this episode, host Max Roeck delves into the philosophies of Marcus Aurelius and Viktor Frankl, exploring how external forces and internal drives can act like puppet strings, manipulating our behaviours and emotions. Drawing parallels between the distractions faced by the p...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: The Circle of Control: A Stoic's Guide In this episode, host Max Roeck discusses the Stoic principle of the 'Circle of Control'. He delves into the Stoic belief that the only thing within our control is our own mind and reasoned choice. Expressing that understanding this drastically simplifies our responsibilities, the episode encourages listene...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: The Path to Serenity and Happiness: Understanding Your Sphere of Choice In this empowering episode, host Max Roeck directs you on the one path to serenity and happiness: focusing on what's within your control and surrendering the rest. Max emphasizes the importance of recognizing your unique ability to make choices and to apply reason when doing so, a p...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Stoicism and the Power of Choice: A Journey with Max Roeck In this episode, host Max Roeck discusses the concept of Stoicism and the power of personal choices. He highlights the contrast between the images of Zen and Stoic philosophers, and expounds on the idea that peace and stability are results of personal judgment and choices. Max guides listeners to sh...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Achieving Steadiness: An Insight into Stoic Philosophy In this episode, host Max Roeck delves into the stoic philosophy teachings of Epictetus with a focus on achieving steadiness, stability, and tranquility in life. Max discusses how making reasoned choices and straight judgments about external events can lead to tranquility. The episode concludes with a r...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Understanding What We Control and What We Don't In this episode, host Max Roeck discusses the concept of what is within and outside of our control. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the power and freedom of our own minds, choices and opinions. This episode encourages listeners to focus inwardly, understanding that events may be outside of co...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Addictions and the Reclaiming of Freedom: A Daily Thought with Max Roeck In this episode, host Max Roeck discusses the dangers of what we consider 'harmless indulgences' turning into full-blown addictions. These compulsions, be they coffee, the internet, or even small acts like biting nails, can chip away at our personal freedom and clarity. The hos...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: 7 Functions of the Mind and their Importance in Life In this episode of 'I'm Max' with host Max Roeck, we discover the seven functions of the mind: choice, refusal, yearning, propulsion, preparation, purpose, and ascent. Each function's significance in tackling life's challenges is examined, suggesting how these capabilities can lead us...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Finding Your True Self: Life Reflections This episode of podcast 'I’m Max' hosted by Max Roeck, discusses the significance of self-understanding and self-awareness. Max examines how unknowingness about one's identity and purpose can lead to an unfulfilled life. Using comic Mitch Hedberg's story, Max iterates the importance of a substantive a...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: The Power of Saying No: Manage Your Life Better In this episode, Max Roeck explores the power of 'saying no' to the things that don't matter in life. He reflects on how much time is wasted on pointless grief, foolish joy, greedy desire, and meaningless social engagements, and how these distractions can seize control of our life. Max speaks about...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: The Three Essential Parts of Stoic Philosophy In this episode, Max Roeck delves into Stoic philosophy, discussing its three overlapping, critical disciplines namely, perception, action, and will. He emphasizes the importance of controlling perceptions, directing actions properly, and accepting what's outside of our control. He stresses that trivial fact...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: Stoic Philosophy and Productivity: Clarifying Intentions In this episode, Max Roeck, discusses the importance of having clear intentions to avoid disturbance and chaos in life, citing key insights from Stoic philosophy, the 48 Laws of Power, and the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. He emphasizes the consequences of not having an end goal in mind and...

Welcome to I am Max. About this Episode: I Am Max: The Importance of Education and Self-Knowledge In this episode of 'I Am Max,' host Max Roeck, an experienced accountant turned consultant, discusses the significance of education and self-knowledge in achieving tranquility, fearlessness, and freedom. According to Max, one should read and meditate on the wisdom of great minds for a purpose,...

Welcome to I am Max. About the episode: Understanding Control and Choice: A Dive into Stoic Philosophy and Practice In this episode of 'I'm Max', host Max Roeck discusses the key concepts of Stoic philosophy, primarily focusing on understanding control and choice. He examines the crucial task of distinguishing between what we can change and what we cannot, the impact such discernment h...

Welcome to I am Max. About the episode: Introducing Max's 2024 Surprise Journey into Stoicism In this episode, Max Roeck, a seasoned accountant turned consultant, shares the exciting surprise for 2024, his intention to begin reading and discussing the book 'The Daily Stoic' by Ryan Holiday. Max explains that he will share these insights into stoicism daily on his podcast. He invites li...

Welcome to I am Max. About the episode: I Am Max: A Journey of Personal Growth and Reflection In this welcome episode of the 'I Am Max' podcast, host Max Roeck, a seasoned accountant turned consultant, returns after a hiatus of three and a half years. He shares his experience of running a marathon on his 30th birthday. He announces the relaunch of his podcast, promising to post episodes in...

Welcome to my first Podcast. About the episode: My 54th episode with the title "We finish what we start! #running #marathon #neverstop" is the continuance of my story. This is a special episode on the day of the release I'm running my first Marathon. 26.2 miles or 42.195 KM and this episode is there to keep me motivated on the second half of the marathon. This episode will also get you motivated t...