The Practical Stoic Podcast with Simon Drew

Sometimes the way we value ourselves is unfair to say the least. In this episode Simon Drew shares some wise advice from the Stoics that will encourage you to place different valuations on yourself; one that sees you for what you really are.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew shares an interview that he recently did on the Fit For The Kingdom Podcast with Trent Holbert. They discuss Stoicism, stories from Simon's life, and how Christians can use Stoicism to enhance their faith.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

What is it that separates the philosophers from the imposters? What makes a person truly wise? In this episode Simon Drew shares a passage from Epictetus that will encourage you to show your virtue through actions, not words. This is the way of a true philosopher.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In live we need both positive and negative. We can't always be thinking positive, and we definitely can't always be thinking negative. In this episode Simon Drew shares a message from Jim Rohn that encourages us to have a little bit of balance in our life.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In today's Wednesday podcast Simon Drew shares listeners' answers to the question "which daily disciplines have been most beneficial to you and why?".  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

Built into us as human beings is a tendency to make quick judgements about people and situations, but even though this can be and has been helpful, most of the time this habit only gets in the way. In this episode Simon Drew shares a passage from Epictetus and encourages us to drop the assumptions.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

When you have specific goals for your life there are things that you'll need to learn and there are things that you'll need to avoid. Ignorance isn't always bad, and in this episode Simon Drew shares some wise advice from Epictetus about the path to the good life.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew shares an important message from Seneca about the quick passing of our time. Now is the time to live, learn and love, and now is the time to become a stronger, wiser, better human being.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

As humans we tend to think that life should conform to our desires, but the reality is that we must conform to the nature of the world. In this episode Simon Drew shares a passage from Seneca where he encourages us to be unsurprised by the potential happenings of the future so as to make sure that no matter what happens we are unscathed.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

We all know a person, or maybe the person is ourselves, who is always dominating conversations with stories and anecdotes, never leaving room for others to share. In this episode Simon Drew shares some quick advice from Epictetus that encourages us to avoid the "me-monster" mentality.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

There are times in our lives where we need to burn the boats. There are things that we need to achieve, and sometimes the best way to achieve is to cut some ties and declare that there are no other options. In this episode Simon Drew encourages us to burn the boats.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

Is your appetite getting in the way of your happiness? Do you want more than you actually need? In this episode Simon Drew shares some wise instruction from Seneca about what it is that we really need in life.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

Should we set long term goals? Of course there is always room for planning, but in this episode Simon Drew (and Epictetus) suggest that maybe a more immediate approach is necessary, and that maybe a broader vision of your future is what you need.  To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew asks listeners to talk about their favourite journaling techniques, and if there's one takeaway then it's that there is more than one way to see positive results from journalling! 5 Minute Journal: ​https://www.amazon.com/Five-Minute-Journal-Happier-Minutes/ Daily Stoic Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Stoic-Journal-Writing-Reflection/ To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/

In this episode Simon Drew talks about his friend's new album called "No Enemy Within". He also discusses how the true aim of Stoicism and this podcast is to help us all to remove our inner enemies so that we can live lives of peace, wisdom, strength and purpose.  Lachlan Hawkins "No Enemy Within" Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX1u-ZwLw38 "No Enemy Within" on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/lachlan-hawkins/1394292434 Lachlan Hawkins Website: http://lachlanhawkins.com/ To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/ One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/ Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/ Twitter: ​twitter.com/Simonjedrew  WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? BECOME A PATRON ON PATREON: patreon.com/simondrew/