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Liberty begins in the soul. Scott Smith reflects on how Zeno and George Washington saw self-mastery as the true foundation of a free society — and why every leader must first govern themselves.
🎙️ Episode Summary
“Man conquers the world by conquering himself.” — Zeno of Citium
“The preservation of liberty depends upon the virtue of the people.” — George Washington
Nations rise and fall on character. Zeno, the founder of Stoicism, taught that self-mastery is the highest conquest. Washington echoed it centuries later: no republic survives without virtue.
Liberty doesn’t die in law—it dies in the heart when we stop practicing discipline, integrity, and compassion. The state of your inner republic shapes the world you lead.
🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:
• How Stoic discipline builds civic virtue
• Why self-rule is the foundation of all leadership
• The moral link between personal and national freedom
• A reflective practice for building your “inner republic”
💬 Share This With a Leader Who:
• Wants to lead with principle, not pressure
• Believes freedom is sustained by virtue
• Seeks to build strength from the inside out
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stoicism, Zeno of Citium, George Washington, virtue, self-mastery, freedom, leadership, inner republic, The Inner Strategy podcast, Scott Smith
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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.
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