Author: Lucas Jackson

  • Overcoming Fear with Stoicism: How to Manage Fear and Anxiety

    Overcoming Fear with Stoicism: How to Manage Fear and Anxiety
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    Overcoming Fear with Stoicism Fear is a natural human emotion that often arises in response to uncertainty or perceived threats. Overcoming fear with Stoicism offers a powerful framework for addressing these feelings. Stoic philosophy teaches us to understand and manage fear, not by avoiding it, but by facing it with clarity and reason. The Stoics… Read more

  • Virtue in Stoicism: How to Align Your Actions with Your Values

    Virtue in Stoicism: How to Align Your Actions with Your Values

    Understanding the Role of Virtue in Stoicism Virtue in Stoicism is the foundation of a well-lived life. It is the pursuit of moral excellence, rooted in the idea of living in harmony with nature. The Stoics believed that virtue is the only true good in life. Everything else, whether it’s wealth, fame, or pleasure, is… Read more

  • How to Build Mental Toughness Using Stoic Principles

    How to Build Mental Toughness Using Stoic Principles
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    Understanding Mental Toughness Mental toughness is often described as the ability to stay resilient, focused, and composed in the face of adversity. It is the inner strength that allows us to stay calm under pressure and to overcome challenges without letting them break us down. Life has a way of throwing curveballs—unexpected setbacks, stressful situations,… Read more

  • Turning Problems into Opportunities for Personal Growth

    Turning Problems into Opportunities for Personal Growth

    The Stoic Approach to Overcoming Challenges Adversity Is a Natural Part of Life Adversity is something everyone experiences. Whether personal, professional, or societal, challenges are an inevitable part of life. From dealing with unexpected setbacks at work to navigating personal loss or societal upheaval, adversity can take many forms. What makes adversity so difficult is… Read more

  • Developing Emotional Resilience with Stoicism

    Developing Emotional Resilience with Stoicism
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    What is Emotional Resilience? Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt to stress, adversity, and difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed. It’s the capacity to face life’s challenges head-on, process the emotions that arise, and continue moving forward. Resilience isn’t about avoiding hardship, but about learning to respond in a way that doesn’t diminish our well-being.… Read more

  • How Stoicism Can Help Leaders Make Better Decisions

    How Stoicism Can Help Leaders Make Better Decisions

    The Pressure of Leadership Decisions Leadership is often seen as a path of strength, decisiveness, and unwavering confidence. We envision leaders making bold choices, always with clarity and purpose. However, in reality, leadership often feels like standing at the edge of a cliff. Leaders are faced with decisions that can shape the future of their… Read more

  • Building A Stoic Mindset Through Reflection: The Power of Journaling

    Building A Stoic Mindset Through Reflection: The Power of Journaling
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    Finding Clarity Through Journaling Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos around you, unsure how to make sense of it all? A few years ago, I found myself in a difficult spot. There was a lot going on, work, personal decisions, and an unsettling sense of uncertainty. It felt like I was standing in… Read more

  • Understanding The Dichotomy of Control

    Understanding The Dichotomy of Control

    The Journey Begins In 2019, I set off on a journey that would change me in ways I could never fully prepare for: thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. I quickly realized that the journey was an intense lesson in the dichotomy of control, learning what I could control, like my preparation and mindset, and accepting… Read more