The 7-Minute Mindset

In this 11th episode of Brolosophy, Mike & Nick simplify the ancient wisdom of the stoic philosophers into one simple, but extremely powerful, Golden Rule of Stoicism. Drawing from the inspiring stories of historic figures like Helen Keller, Nelson Mandela, and stoic philosopher Epictetus, the brothers prove how you can use this Golden Rule to not only change your life, but transform the lives of...

In this 10th episode of Brolosophy, we share 3 practical stoic tips for managing your emotions based on quotes from the philosopher-king, Marcus Aurelius. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of how your thoughts and emotional states actually work - and receive actionable tips for improving them starting today.   00:00 Intro 02:59 Tip # 1 - Understanding Your Emotion...

In this 9th episode of Brolosophy, Mike share's a psychedelic experience that changed his life, and the Fio Bros simplify the 2,000 year old philosophy of Stoicism into 3 simple, but extremely powerful truths to live by.   00:00 Intro to The 3 Stoic Truths 09:13 Truth #1 - Life is Now 15:37 Truth #2 - Nothing is Permanent 20:49 Truth #3 - We are One 23:16 Wrap-up & Call to Action   📱 FO...

In this episode of Brolosophy, Nick opens up about the time he was physically assaulted, and how we used the Stoic Mindset, a 3-step mental framework, to transform this traumatic event into the best thing that ever happened to him. Based on the wisdom of the ancient stoics from 2,000 years ago, you'll learn the exact steps we take anytime we are faced with adversity - big or small - and use it as...

In this episode of Brolosophy (lucky number 7!), we break down the science of luck and extract three actionable takeaways for attracting more luck into your daily life. We'll be pulling upon lessons shared by U.K. Author and Psychology Professor, Richard Wiseman, who wrote the bestselling book, The Luck Factor. 00:00 Intro 01:30 3 Actionable Ways to Become a Luck Magnet 01:49 BE Ballsy: How to Att...

In this "quickie" sixth episode of Brolosophy, we share one of our favoritre quotes from Stoic emperor, Marcus Aurelius, that has completely changed our daily levels of happiness in 2024 and what we think is his best advice for being happy. We also break down 3 actionable ways to incorporate more gratitude in our daily lives. 00:00 Intro 00:47 How much of happiness is genetic? 01:43 Marcus Au...

In this fifth episode of Brolosophy, we discuss how to balance ambition with gratitude, the reason type-A overachievers are 3x more depressed on average, and the mindset we need to cultivate in order to be happy no matter what's going on in our outer lives. This episode concludes our 5-part series on the book, The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware. 00:00 Intro 01:40 The Top Regret of...

In this fourth episode of Brolosophy, we discuss the most important factor for a happy life according to Harvard Researchers, the different ways we attempt to mask our loneliness, and why friendships are harder to maintain as we get older. This episode is part 4 of a 5-part series on the book, The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware. 00:00 Intro 01:41 How Bad is The Loneliness Epidemic? 05:...

In this third episode of Brolosophy, we discuss why it's so challenging for men to express our feelings, the importance of vulnerability and having difficult conversations, and how to stop being a conflict avoider. This episode is part 3 of a 5-part series on the book, The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware. 00:00 Intro  01:00 The Top Regret of the Dying  06:43 What Really M...

In this episode, we extract our biggest lessons from The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware and discuss how high achievers can avoid burnout, find true work-life balance, and live a more peaceful, wholesome life. 00:00 Intro 01:00 The Second Regret of the Dying 04:22 Why Hustle Culture is Toxic 05:25 The Importance of Work-Life Balance 06:21 What Americans Can Learn from Europeans 08:28 Ho...

We just finished reading The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware in our book club, and it completely blew us away. In this inaugural episode of Brolosophy, we introduce a 5-part series on the book and share actionable takeaways for avoiding the first, most common regret. 00:00 Intro 02:30 The Top Regret of the Dying 05:48 Signs You're in a Toxic Relationship 09:12 How to Choose the Right Ca...

In this episode, we break down why reacting with anger never works—and how the Anti-Reaction Rule instantly calms the situation. You’ll learn why anger is just stress in disguise, why your thinking brain shuts down for 20 minutes, and how giving space lets people come back as their real selves. From a heated phone fight, to road-rage meltdowns, to Buddha’s “gift of anger” story—this episode shows...

In this episode, we break down the five habits that impact your happiness more than anything else—and why most people never measure them. You’ll learn why sleep controls your emotions, how “cheap dopamine” wrecks your mood, and why alone time matters just as much as quality time. From the amygdala going haywire, to winter depression, to building your own blueprint—you’ll hear how tiny habits shape...