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The Strong Stoic Podcast

Brandon Tumblin

The Strong Stoic Podcast is a raw, honest, and unapologetically deep podcast about philosophy and self-improvement. Join your host, Brandon Tumblin, as he breaks down a wide variety of complex and difficult topics while bringing together different philosophies, sciences, and perspectives.

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16:25

#81 - Embrace Your Inner Nerd

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/06/15

Are you a nerd? "No, of course not!" you may think. Or maybe you're thinking "hell yes!". The very word - nerd - can cause embarrassment and/or pride depending on who you're talking to. Though high school probably made you believe that being a nerd is something worth being picked on for, I beg to differ! Being a nerd is great, and we should all work on embracing our inner nerd. Listen in on this episode to understand why! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:48

#80 - Be An Artist

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/06/10

What do you think about when you think of art? Is it famous paintings and sculptures? Or perhaps it's some modern abstract compilations?Actually, art is a very broad term. It's hard to define, truly. Perhaps we can say it is "the expression of beauty" or "the expression of the soul." In any case, art should play at least some part in your life. In fact, I would argue that you should aim to be an artist of some kind. So, if you're looking to get creative and feel the muse, check out this episode

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22:28

#79 - In The Blood

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/06/08

What's more powerful: nature or nurture? Is it always in the blood, or can we wash it out in the water? Fortunately for us, modern neuroscience sheds some much-needed light on this question.We now understand that, generally speaking, who we are is 50% nature and 50% nurture. Though, each specific trait isn't half, and it can vary considerably! In fact, the better way of thinking about it is that nature provides the potential in the world while nurture manifests this potential. In this episode, I'll

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20:03

#78 - Unethical Acts

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/06/03

Virtue and justice are two of the four pillars of Stoicism. In fact, it's a core idea in many philosophies, though they don't all agree on what that really means. Aiming for the good is, well, good! However, is there ever a situation in which doing an "unethical act" is actually ethical?Life is bloody complicated; that much is for sure. The line between moral acts and immoral acts isn't exactly black and white. How, then, do we know if an act is truly ethical? What criteria can we use in such

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68:38

#77 - Renaissance Wisdom with Shane Sorensen

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/06/01

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Shane from Renaissance Wisdom. Shane runs a popular Instagram page titled "Renaissance Wisdom" where he shares ancient philosophical wisdom. He also provides his personal input and analysis to many of the ideas so that they can be applied to modern life.Shane is also an author. He is currently writing a book with a focus on the importance of personal responsibility and how to find eudaemonia - the flourishing life. If you enjoyed the conversation, please

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19:58

#76 - Self-Reliance

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/05/27

One of the key moments in our history and our individual lives is the moment we become conscious of our individual power. It wasn't always this way! There were points in time when people relied on external dogma - such as religion - to determine what is right and wrong.Would it surprise you to know that we are actually heading back towards this Group Think?That's right: we are losing the ability to critically think for ourselves and instead are becoming more and more consumed by ideology and the

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19:05

#75 - Your Parent's Funeral

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/05/25

One of the hardest things we will ever have to deal with in our lives is the death of our parents. We all dread it, whether we are conscious of it or not. Still, many find strength in such times, and are able to get through this rough patch and move on with their lives.In this episode, I'll be talking about the importance of meaning in one's life, and why, though happiness is important, meaning is actually the most important thing you can hope to achieve in your life. Learn more about your ad

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21:23

#74 - The Ascent

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/05/20

Picture this: you get arrested for no apparent reason. You tell yourself that it must be a mistake and it'll get sorted out, but before you know it you're being tortured into a confession for political crimes, and you're off to work in a labour camp for 10 years.It may horrify you to know that this is not fiction, but rather historical fact for millions of Russian citizens during the Soviet Union. Solzhenitsyn documents it quite well in "The Gulag Archipelago". He also documents the spiritual growth

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22:14

#73 - Live Modestly

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/05/18

Humility, a core value for anyone interested in self-improvement, is tied in closely with modesty. But what's the difference? What does it mean to "live modestly", and why should you do it?We can define living modestly financially as "spending less than you make". The bottom limit is spending just enough to survive. Though, should you sell your nice clothes and wear rags? Should you only drink the bare minimum amount of water you need? Is this extreme, or is it living modestly? In this episode, I'll

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16:53

#72 - Seekers of Truth

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/05/13

Disagreement can be very uncomfortable for everyone. However, it is important because the alternative to discussing controversial issues is war, and none of us should want that!Unfortunately, it seems that we are slipping away from being able to have productive conversations with those we disagree with. People are becoming ideologically possessed, and it seems to be the norm to simply disregard those who have differing opinions than you. How, then, can we bring dialogue back? Fundamentally, we need

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16:57

#71 - Judge Yourself

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/05/11

Self-improvement is obviously a good thing... or is it? I mean, if it's such a good thing, then why isn't everyone doing it? Why do many people live their comfortable lives, never concerned about getting better at anything?The truth is that self-improvement, by definition, is done by oneself. And so, in order to truly self-improve, you have to be willing to judge yourself. You have to be willing to note your own flaws and work on them. This can be emotionally draining, which is why many don't want

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20:58

#70 - The Wrong Path

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/05/06

Have you ever gone down a path in life only to realize at some point on that path that it was simply the wrong one?Sometimes we go down a path because we think it will be easier; other times, because we truly feel it is the right one. Given the difficulty of staying on your "optimal life path" without ever veering off, this is a common human experience.With that being said, why do we go down these paths? How bad can it actually get? And how do we best avoid them and get back on the right path ASAP

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17:49

#69 - Pay Your Damn Taxes

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/05/04

It's everyone's favourite (or least favourite) season: let's pay our taxes! Or, as many do, you can choose to complain about taxes. The government is stealing your money, right? Well yes, but perhaps there is a benefit to this.Complaining about taxes is like complaining about a lot of things in life: we don't like the cost associated with it, but we reap the benefits, even if we don't realize it. This points to a deeper idea present in all hierarchies: any leader is both just and tyrannical. Of

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20:24

#68 - Flawed Mentors

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/04/29

Having good mentors and role models in our lives is a necessary part of self-improvement. It is difficult, after all, to get somewhere if you don't have an idea of where you want to go!But mentors are human beings, not Gods, and so they come with inherent flaws. These flaws are hard to accept and deal with, in a similar way that our own flaws are. What is interesting is how many people idolize others who are no longer living. In our heads, they are perfect Gods when, in reality, they were just as

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19:12

#67 - Absolute Power

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/04/27

When people are given power, especially absolute power, something seems to psychologically click in their brain. There are numerous historical examples of this - the "Organs" in the Gulag example, or those minorities in Nazi Germany who were responsible for rounding the other minorities up for slaughter. There is even a well-known study on this phenomenon - the Stanford Prison Experiment - where some students were given absolute power over the others. The results were shocking and disturbing. It's

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17:54

#66 - Off The Bandwagon

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/04/22

So, you've fallen off the bandwagon and are looking to get back on the horse? You've come to the right episode! Failing is a natural part of the process leading towards success, but it still sucks every time. However, like all negative aspects of life, there are ways in which to make the fall hurt less and to change our perspective to a more productive one. This episode will talk about how to lick your wounds and pick up the reins again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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#65 - A Master's Burden

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/04/20

Everyone wants to play the guitar like Hendrix, or have the peace of mind like the Buddha. These masters - and masters they are - motivate us to improve at what we enjoy with the ultimate goal of becoming a master ourselves. Is being a master all fun and games, though, or is there a side most people don't see? In fact, becoming really good at something places a large burden on our shoulders. It is our duty, after all, to pass on what we have learned so that others may continue to carry the torch

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#64 - Offer Your Inequality

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/04/15

Believing in equality is seen as a noble thing, and for good reason. Inequality has been present for as long as anyone can remember. The definition of equality is clear enough, but what does it practically mean? And what exactly are we talking about in terms of equality? Income? Vacation days? Opportunity? Height? Weight?The discussion gets quite tangly really quick, especially if we add in the dreaded term "equity", which is discussed much but understood little. However, the difficulty of a topic

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21:27

#63 - Tough Times

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/04/13

I'm going through a tough time right now. Let's talk about how I personally deal with such things. Hopefully, you'll be pleased to hear that many of the things I preach on this podcast I actually DO. That doesn't make it any easier; no, in fact it's always difficult.This episode isn't perfect or complete, but it is real. I'm sure there are a few things worth learning that you can hopefully apply to your own life when you experience tough times. Keep looking up! Learn more about your ad choices

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18:47

#62 - A Good Job

The Strong Stoic Podcast ·

2021/04/08

How would you define a good job? Would it be how high you are in the corporate hierarchy? Or, perhaps, it would be how much money make. Another option is how much good you do for the world.The wonderful thing about that third option is that it is available to all of us. Regardless of what job we work, we can find meaning in it and do a good job or a poor job. We can give off the feeling of misery to those around us or we can be a shining light in an already dark enough world.In essence, we could say

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