Episode #139 – Moving Away from MediocrityWhat can a person do to stop the slow decline into mediocrity? We all make poor choices from time to time, but what happens when those choices compound over time and lead you down a road that is far from where you want to be? In this episode Simon…
Read detailsEpisode #138 – There’s Nothing Special About UsIs there really anything special about us? Is there a secret ingredient that places human beings in a special realm? In this episode Simon drew shares an exercise that will hopefully help you to become a kinder, humbler and a more understanding person. To contact Simon Drew: risetothegoodlife.com/contact/One-on-one mindset coaching: risetothegoodlife.com/coaching/Facebook: facebook.com/practicalstoicwisdom/Twitter: twitter.com/Simonjedrew WANT…
Read detailsEpisode #137 – Why Are You Doing That?How often do you really stop and think about why you do the things you do? How often do you question your actions and try to get to the real motivations behind who you are and how you act? This is the kind of inquiry that philosophy requires…
Read detailsEpisode #136 – Stoic People Skills Part 2 – ListeningOne of the most difficult yet most valuable skills to develop is that of active listening. Most of us speak far more than we listen, and in this episode Simon Drew shares some wise advice about the art of listening. 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…
Read detailsEpisode #135 – Interview with Dr. James KelleyIn this episode Simon Drew has a wide ranging conversation with Dr. James Kelley. They discuss topics like leadership, authenticity, self awareness, self-improvement, and remembering that you’re going to die. ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. James Kelley, author of The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity,…
Read detailsEpisode #134 – Thoughts on Pursuing Worldly SuccessIs it wrong to seek worldly success? Is it wrong to want a great career and a big house with a nice car? Some might think that the Stoics say it is wrong to want these things, but the Stoics thought differently. In this episode Simon Drew shares…
Read detailsEpisode #133 – Understanding and EmpathyWhen we begin the journey of life change it can be easy for us to forget where we came from. We become intolerant of those who think or act differently to us, and yet it is we who should be the most kind and empathetic towards our fellow citizens of…
Read detailsEpisode #132 – Dying Every DayWhat if you could literally see how much time you had left to live? What if there was a battery symbol in the corner of your eye that showed a percentage for how much life you had left? Would you live your life differently? In this episode Simon shares a…
Read detailsEpisode #131 – Find Your Pace-RunnersWe all need people to look up to and people to learn from. In this episode Simon Drew shares his recent experience in the Sunshine Coast Half Marathon along with some Stoic advice about how we can all be better people by simply following the examples of those who are…
Read detailsEpisode #130 – Stoic People Skills Part 1 – Mind Your MannersWe all know that we have to learn how to interact harmoniously and courteously with our fellow people, but how do we act? In this series of episodes Simon Drew will share some of the best tips from the Stoics in regards to developing…
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