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A Review of Working Clean
In this episode, we review the book "Working Clean" and mainly look at the creation of a zero point for starting all tasks. This zero point will give us a clean slate ...
Cleaning Up As You Go
In this episode, I discuss the benefits of cleaning up as you go, and how I integrate that into my task management system. I also catch up on my travails of coaching s...
Vacation vs Traveling
We discuss my trip out west and contrast vacationing vs traveling
Stoicism and Externals
In this episode, we delve into the Stoic perspective on externals and how we can reduce our attachment to them. You might be surprised at what Stoicism has to say abou...
Revisiting The Morning Routine
In this week’s episode, I want to revisit my morning routine. I'll discuss what’s worked, what hasn’t worked, and the tweaks I made so that it fits my lifestyle better...
Stoicism and Judgement
In this episode, we explore how the Stoics viewed our judgments of the world around us. We discuss how our judgments influence our lives, and how we can use Stoic phil...
Creating a Morning Routine
In this episode, we explore the elements that make up a good routine and look at how to construct such a routine. We discuss the importance of having a routine, and ho...
Dealing with Change
In this episode, we explore the difficulty of dealing with change. We look at some Stoic tools that can help us accept what fate provides.
Applying Minimalistic Concepts to Our Daily Lives
In this episode, we explore the minimalist lifestyle. We talk about the good and bad of going minimalist in your daily life. We also consider if there are parts of min...
Bad Luck Part 2
In this episode we have some more fun with the day I was almost killed in one of the more random stories you will hear.
Advice for Parents of Soccer Players
In this episode I pass on my advice to parents of soccer players as they make their way through the waters of youth soccer
Bad Luck Part 1
In this episode we have some fun and take a look at some of my bad luck.
Thoughts on the Chimp Paradox
In this episode we look at the Chimp Paradox written by Steve Peters. We discuss how stoic principles can be used to manage the chimp within all of us.
Reflection as a Tool for Focus
In this episode, we explore the challenges of coaching youth soccer. We also discuss the challenges of staying focused on task during the day and how reflection can be...
Dealing With Self Doubt
In this episode, we explore the nature of self-doubt and how it can lead to procrastination. We also discuss Stoic tools that can help us deal with self-doubt and brea...
Are Habits A Good Thing?
This week we're talking about habits. Are they good or bad? How do you tell? What about habits that are somewhere in between productive and unproductive? Do they have ...
My Daily Task Management System
I've tried various iterations of a task management system, and I'm sharing my experience in the hopes that it will provide you with ideas for your own system.
Struggling to Manage Day to Day Tasks?
"Ah, I forgot to do that!" Is that a question you find yourself saying frequently? If so this first episode in a two episode series is for you!We talk about the first ...
Reasons for Inconsistency
This episode explores why we can be inconsistent and addresses ways we might be able to overcome those deficiencies.
Keys to Consistency in Execution
We take a look at the need for consistency in execution and what factors we need to master in order to gain that consistency
Why Is It So Hard to Change Our Behavior?
We take a look at why it is so hard for us to change our behavior. We explore the forces aligned against us in our quest to better ourselves.
Teaching of Philosophical Ethics Past and Present
We talk about the history of teaching ethics from the earliest days of philosophy to today.
Introducing Stoicism Part 3
I finish a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.To learn more about stoicism check out The Little ...
Introducing Stoicism Part 2
I continue a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.To learn more about stoicism check out The Littl...
Introducing Stoicism Part 1
I begin a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.To learn more about stoicism check out The Little B...
Origin Story
The origin story for this podcast