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Marcus Aurelius taught presence over planning. Scott Smith explains why dignity in the task at hand matters more than chasing fresh starts or big plans.
🎙️ Episode Summary
“Every moment think steadily…” — Marcus Aurelius
We’re drawn to fresh starts and big plans—but Marcus Aurelius taught something quieter and harder: presence.
In this episode, Scott Smith reflects on the Stoic discipline of doing what’s directly in front of you with clarity, dignity, and focus. Stress, he argues, doesn’t come from workload, but from divided attention.
The year doesn’t end with grand gestures.
It ends with follow-through.
🧠 What You’ll Learn Today
• Marcus Aurelius on presence and dignity
• Why divided attention creates stress
• How Stoicism reframes productivity
• The importance of finishing cleanly
• Why follow-through closes the year well
🔍 Tags:
Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius, Focus, Presence, Discipline, Productivity, Inner Strategy
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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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Memento Mori — so live today to your fullest!
