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The Stoics taught that courage isn’t fearlessness—it’s action guided by principle. Scott Smith explains how courage strengthens leadership by choosing what’s right even when fear is present.
🎙️ Episode Summary
“Don’t let the force of your impressions carry you away.” — Epictetus
Courage isn’t the absence of fear.
It’s refusing to let fear decide.
In this episode, Scott Smith explores the Stoic understanding of courage as steady action guided by values, not emotion. Fear is natural. What matters is whether it informs you—or controls you.
True courage shows up quietly. In hard conversations. In firm boundaries. In choosing integrity when retreat would be easier.
The Stoics didn’t wait to feel confident.
They acted—and let confidence follow.
🧠 What You’ll Learn Today
• Why courage is action, not fearlessness
• Epictetus on mastering impressions
• How fear distorts judgment under pressure
• Why values—not emotions—should guide decisions
• What courage looks like in everyday leadership
🔍 Tags:
Stoicism, Courage, Epictetus, Leadership, Fear, Decision Making, Discipline, Inner Strength
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The Stoic Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.
Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.
No fluff. Just focused, grounded insight you can apply right now.
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