Episode

361 - Ataraxia: The Stoic Skill of Staying Level

Podcast: Stoic Coffee Break
Published: Jan 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 694
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Summary

Can you stay calm in the storm? Or do you let your emotions cloud your judgment, leading to poor decisions? Today I want to talk about the Stoic concept of ataraxia and how it can help you be more mentally tough. “Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace.” — Epictetus, Enchiridion 8 Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoici...