“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Aristotle Using a Covid 19 – Delta Variant medical article, Dr. Curtis explores the value of reading critically. Never before in the history of man have we had so much information. This has created opportunity, growth and […]
EP 037: Stoicism 101-Ancient Operating System for 2020
I will throw you into prison.” Correction – it is my body you will throw there. ― Epictetus, Discourses I, 1.24 Our lives are disrupted right now no doubt, but perspective can be a powerful thing. Can you imagine being tortured for the better part of decade and having to write messages with a piece […]
EP 036 COVID-19, Life Challenges, and Stoicism
That what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger…. Random Ancient Warrior Topics Covered Covid-19 Life challenges Rise of the Virtual Life Social stressors, lost graduations, playoffs, and opportunity Lies, damn lies, and statistics Stoic conversation rises again Get your house (health) in order…it matters Social distancing? Think again Media fasting could save you sanity Amazing […]
EP 031 Failure: Thoughts on Overcoming Setbacks and Building Success
“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” Winston Churchill We hope you enjoy this insightful short episode exploring how personal failures do not define who we are. Everyone comes up short sometimes! Coming up short happens in life, but how we frame failures mentally and how we focus on improvement, […]
EP 030 Crucible Experiences: The Value of Challenges
That what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger…. Random Ancient Warrior Do you avoid pain or strain? Do you sometimes do something hard, just to see if you can do it? In this Episode Lt Col Story and Dr. William Curtis explore the role of obstacles and crucible experiences in life. This wide ranging conversation […]