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Attention is destiny. Scott Smith ties together lessons from Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus to show how focus shapes both thought and character.
🎙️ Episode Summary
“The things you think about determine the quality of your mind.” — Marcus Aurelius
“Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.” — Epictetus
“Pay attention to what’s in your own control and let go of what isn’t.” — Epictetus
What you feed your mind becomes your fate. Marcus taught that focus is filtration; Epictetus taught that embodiment turns thought into action. Your attention is your greatest asset—spend it on what you can shape, not what you can’t.
🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:
• Why attention defines identity
• How Stoic focus becomes visible action
• How to separate control from concern
• A daily audit for reclaiming mental energy
💬 Share This With a Leader Who:
• Feels pulled by distraction or uncertainty
• Wants to sharpen attention and execution
• Believes wisdom should be visible in action
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stoicism, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, focus, attention, discipline, control, mindset, 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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