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Stoic Risk Tolerance (Episode 148)
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In this episode, Caleb and Michael explore how Stoicism reframes our understanding of risk, teaching us to embrace uncertainty while focusing on what truly matters. They discuss:
- Why Stoics aren't reckless, but cultivate caution
- How Stoicism offers the highest reward with the lowest real risk
- Critiques that Stoicism is for the risk-averse, and why they fall short
- Why Stoicism may provide the ultimate psychological aid for meaningful risk-taking
Learn how ancient wisdom can help you navigate life's gambles with grace and purpose. The Stoics knew: true risk lies not in external outcomes, but in compromising your character.
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Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/
Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
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Manage episode 439117531 series 3462781
In this episode, Caleb and Michael explore how Stoicism reframes our understanding of risk, teaching us to embrace uncertainty while focusing on what truly matters. They discuss:
- Why Stoics aren't reckless, but cultivate caution
- How Stoicism offers the highest reward with the lowest real risk
- Critiques that Stoicism is for the risk-averse, and why they fall short
- Why Stoicism may provide the ultimate psychological aid for meaningful risk-taking
Learn how ancient wisdom can help you navigate life's gambles with grace and purpose. The Stoics knew: true risk lies not in external outcomes, but in compromising your character.
***
Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribe
Download the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/pod
If you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.
Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/
Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
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