We conclude the season reflecting on the most powerful lessons of stoicism and how to incorporate them into our lives to make lasting changes and improvements. We embark on a journey through Stoic wisdom for handling life's uncertainties and the Stoic approach to facing fears and anxieties. Uncover how Stoic practices for modern life challenges can transform your approach to daily obstacles, fostering a profound sense of contentment and resilience. The essence of Stoic teaching distinguishes between opinion and fact, and how this critical thinking can lead to a more fulfilled existence. By applying Stoicism to enhance personal growth, we explore strategies for simplifying life and understanding our duties to help others. Tune in to discover the transformative power of Stoicism in cultivating a growth mindset and steering your life towards true happiness and fulfillment. - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. - - - Connect with Sam: Creativity Newsletter - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: 10 Stoic Questions For a Full Life Chapters: 00:00 Connecting Stoic wisdom and growth mindsets 01:38 Pre-roll advert 01:48 10 Stoic questions for growth 02:22 Am I Practicing What I Preach? 03:41 How can I simplify my life to focus on what's important? 05:41 Will this matter in one year or five years? 08:00 What is within my control? 09:53 How can I turn obstacles into opportunities? 12:00 What is the simplest action to improve things? 13:56 Mid-roll advert 14:00 What fears are holding me back? 14:56 How am I contributing to my dissatisfaction? 16:24 To be or to do? 17:54 Are you doing your job? 18:58 Bonus - What would it mean to live a good life today? 20:30 Send off Topics Psychology of growth mindset and fixed mindset Increasing happiness through Stoicism How Stoic philosophy improves daily life Turning obstacles into opportunities Stoicism Stoic practices for modern life challenges Stoicism according to science Benefits of living a Stoic life Applying Stoicism to enhance personal growth Stoic questions for self-reflection and improvement Achieving contentment with Stoic principles Stoic wisdom for handling life's uncertainties Building resilience through Stoic teachings Difference between opinion and fact in Stoicism Stoic approach to facing fears and anxieties Simplifying life with Stoic guidance Understanding duties and helping others Stoicism Living a good life according to Stoics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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