The Everyday Stoic

• 5 Stoic Habits That Changed My Life In One Week | The Everyday Stoic

  In this episode, William shares five Stoic habits that completely transformed his life in just one week. No theory, no empty quotes, just real practices, real progress, and honest reflection from over a decade of living Stoicism every day.He breaks down each habit, from waking with purpose to practicing moderation and digital discipline, showing how ancient Stoic wisdom can create instant results when applied with intention. William tracks his daily progress, drawing from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, and explains how these timeless lessons lead to confidence, peace, and direction.Through personal stories—from sleepless nights building a business in a cramped attic to rediscovering empathy and presence through mindful living—he proves that Stoicism isn’t just for scholars or philosophers. It’s for anyone ready to stop being anxious, weak, and directionless, and start living like a philosopher in the real world.If you’re tired of hearing hollow “self-help” advice and want practical steps that work, this episode delivers. Clear, tested, and grounded in lived experience, these five Stoic habits will help you wake with clarity, act with purpose, and live with meaning.

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• 7 Things a Stoic Would Never Do | The Everyday Stoic

  In this episode, William lays out seven behaviours the ancient Stoics warned against and explains why each one poisons your peace of mind. He breaks down how complaining and blaming others robs you of power, how emotional overreactions cloud judgment, and how chasing validation turns you into a puppet for public opinion. Each behavior is examined through Stoic teachings from Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca, with practical advice for modern life.William also explores the Stoic view of hardship, showing why struggle and discomfort are essential for growth. He talks about the danger of wasting time on meaningless distractions, how giving in to desires weakens your discipline, and why taking responsibility for your actions is the cornerstone of inner strength. Through real examples and grounded philosophy, he reminds us that virtue, not comfort, leads to freedom.

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• The Truth About the Law of Attraction and Stoicism - I've Done Both. | The Everyday Stoic

  In this episode, William digs into how Stoicism and the Law of Attraction are surprisingly similar yet completely different. Both claim that our thoughts shape our reality, but they take wildly different routes to get there. William shares how he once practiced manifestation, believing he could think success into existence, and how years later he came to see the Stoic view as a more grounded path.He breaks down how Stoicism teaches focus on what is within our control, while the Law of Attraction focuses on belief and visualization. Both have truth, both can guide you, and both can lead to real change if you understand them properly. Through his own experiences, stories of hardship, and lessons from Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, William explores what it really means to shape your life through thought and action.This episode will challenge anyone who thinks Stoicism is too cold or that manifestation is just magic. It is philosophy meeting practicality, no fluff, no nonsense, and no mystical shortcuts.

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• The Stoic Protocol - How to Stay Unbothered in Chaotic Times |The Everyday Stoic

  In today's episode, William walks through a four-step Stoic protocol to protect your peace in a chaotic, outrage-driven world. Drawing on Marcus Aurelius and Viktor Frankl, William explains how to build an unshakable foundation by writing and testing your rules, model virtue by listing the people and characters you admire, use the pause to choose your response, redirect outrage into purposeful action, and finally face pain directly so it stops running the show. This episode is for anyone battling anxiety, stress, trauma, or everyday distraction and looking for practical emotional regulation, resilience training, and clarity.Listen to learn how to stop giving your attention to algorithms, trolls, and habitual outrage and instead channel that energy into creative work, courage, and service. William shares personal stories about family, phones as escapism, and the momentary pause that rewired his behavior, plus step-by-step exercises you can use immediately to protect your mental space and lead by example.

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• THE SHIFT - Why You Are Recently Drawn to Andrew Tate and Monks | The Everyday Stoic

  In this episode, William explores why so many people are drawn to figures like Andrew Tate and what that desire reveals about our search for control, confidence, and meaning. William doesn’t argue for or against these influencers. Instead, he examines the psychological pull they have, the way their certainty and mastery seem to promise relief from our own uncertainty and pain. He reflects on his own experiences with anxiety, showing how the attraction to strong, decisive voices can arise from a longing for stability when life feels chaotic.Through personal stories, reflections, and simple, actionable advice, William invites listeners to step away from the noise of self-proclaimed gurus and return to something quieter but more powerful: self-trust, curiosity, and the courage to face discomfort. This episode is a reminder that growth rarely feels glamorous, and the real path forward is the one you walk yourself.

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