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Ep 193 – Calm Is the Only Response That Works
Meta Description: Epictetus taught that impressions—not events—disturb us. Scott Smith explains why calm is the only response that preserves power under pressure.🎙️ Episode Summary“It is not things that disturb us, but our judgments about them.” — EpictetusDisrespect isn’t an insult.It’s a test.In this episode, Scott Smith unpacks the Stoic discipline of assent and explains why reacting quickly always benefits the least disciplined person in the room.Calm doesn’t avoid conflict. It removes leverage. When you stay centered, you force others to confront their own behavior instead of feeding the…
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