In today's episode, Adam and Mick discuss the press, its freedom, and how a Stoic approaches the new and the news cycle. Topics covered include the historical context of the press going back to Roman times, the duty and responsibility of being informed as Stoics, and the duty that we have to question the information coming to us to identify what is true and how we feel about it. Tips on dealing with the modern news cycle, and also examples of other parts of media (not just news) round out the conversation.

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Today, Adam and Mick talk about how to deal with the seemingly endless number of national and international events going on, and ways in which one may be able to better deal with them as a Stoic. Stoic perspectives, practices, and mindsets form the core of the discussion centering around the ideas of choice, action, and what we control. Key Stoic exercises also form the latter half of the conversation including the View from Above and The River.

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In today's episode, Mick and Adam discuss Stoicism and its presence in sport, as well as examples of some sports who inherently embody some of the classic attributes of Stoic principles. Sports discussed include: Boxing, Biathlon, Cross Country Skiing, American Football, Australian Football, Tennis, Running, Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Speed Skating, and much more. Stories of historical athletes include those from both recent times and ancient history, as well as reference to the pankration (an ancient form of MMA) which Marcus Aurelius practiced. The use of sports to hone our own minds as well as our bodies is also discussed.

Major figures included in today's episode include:

Fernando Mendoza - Heisman trophy winner

Hans Christer Holund - Cross Country Skier

Teddy Atlas - Boxing Coach

Jim Telfer - Rugby Coach

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