It’s a difficult time right now and how we react to things can be more extreme than usual. Mo has been thinking about how stoicism can help us through this strange time. Some of its core principles are about how to deal with the bad stuff that happens to all of us. Since many of the texts on stoicism can be very academic and philosophical, Mo sought out a book that is more practical in its approach. Even though he’s only halfway through the book, he has already found ways to apply it to his life. In this episode Mo and Carter talk about dealing with angry people, adjusting to life as it is right now and not letting your emotions dictate your behaviour.
•What led Mo to thinking about stoicism (00:33)
•Finding a book about the practical side of stoicism (01:57)
•A way he recently applied stoic ideas to his life (03:08)
•Dealing with angry messages from people receiving mail-outs (06:26)
•How you feel about something is all about perspective (11:50)
•At a certain point you have to get on and live your life, but mindfully (14:27)
•How training has changed for Carter (15:49)
•Mo talks about his recent experience watching courses on Masterclass (18:45)
•The jab is always the solution (21:13)
•Mike Tyson is going to do another fight (25:00)
•How ageing impacts elite athletes (31:45)
•Limitations don’t define your happiness or your ability to live your life (35:53)
•What Mo did about the guy who was reacted angrily to getting a mail-out (37:04)
•Living an honourable life (39:00)
•Not letting your emotions dictate your behaviour or make good decisions (40:26)
•A lot of your happiness will come from you trying to control something you have no control over (43:29)
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius by Donald Robertson
https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Like-Roman-Emperor/dp/1250621437
The Shawsahank Redemption
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shawshank_Redemption
Masterclass
https://www.masterclass.com/
Chris Hadfield
https://chrishadfield.ca/
Mike Tyson comeback: Evander Holyfield reveals talks under way for trilogy exhibition fight
https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/706770/mike-tyson-comeback-evander-holyfield-trilogy-exhibition-fight/
Rafael Cordeiro
https://kingsmma.com/history
