Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life
Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast
The Stoic Mindset in Sports and Life
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The Stoic Mindset in Sports and Life

Listen to my conversation with Mark Tuitert, author of The Stoic Mindset

In this episode, I speak with Mark Tuitert. Mark is an Olympic gold medallist in speed skating. He is the author of a new book called The Stoic Mindset: Living the Ten Principles of Stoicism.

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Highlights

  • How Mark’s accomplishments in speed skating shaped his life

  • How he first become interested in Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius inspire you

  • How do you Stoicism helped Mark as an athlete

  • What do you think were the key things that helped you deal with your own anger?

  • What do you think the relationship is between the sporting or Olympic mindset and the Stoic mindset?

  • What’s your favorite exercise from the book and why?

  • How do you feel about the experience of being in Athens and visiting the home of philosophy?

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Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life
Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast
Donald Robertson, the author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor", and a cognitive-behavioral therapist, talks about how to apply Stoicism in the modern world, discussing philosophy, psychology and self-improvement with guests from all walks of life. Available on Google and Apple podcasts.