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Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)

Day 131: The Hard Truth About Virtue (It Takes Work) | Dying Every Day

25 Nov 2025

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📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode of Dying Every Day, we explore the Stoic idea that virtue is a skill—something practiced, not merely understood. Drawing especially on the teachings of Musonius Rufus, the “Roman Socrates,” we look at why the Stoics believed that philosophy must be lived like an athlete trains: through repetition, effort, and real-world tests.With insights from Aristotle, Epictetus, and William James, this meditation shows how character is shaped not by what we admire or read, but by the choices we make every day—especially when they are difficult. You’ll learn why theory without practice does nothing to change us, and how small, daily actions form the habits that define who we become.If you want to train your character, not just think about it—this is your guide.---  🖇️ Stay Connected: Newsletter: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialMeditations---  🦉 Additional Resources: Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

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