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The Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastLOVE on every Billboard.TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT PLEASE VISIT WWWW.LOVEONEVERYNILLBOARD.COM.2021-09-2757 min
Tangled Mind PodcastEpisode #34 Ashley Simcock - Gambling AddictionAshely talks about his recovery from having a gambling addiction2021-03-1535 min
The Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastShort Term Pleasures vs The Joy of Abstaining“Whenever yox`u get an impression of some pleasure, as with any impression, guard yourself from being carried away by it, let it await your action, give yourself a pause. After that, bring to mind both times, first when you have enjoyed the pleasure and later when you will regret it and hate yourself. Then compare to those the joy and satisfaction you’d feel for abstaining altogether. However, if a seemingly appropriate time arises to act on it, don’t be overcome by its comfort, pleasantness, and allure—but against all of this, how much better the consciousness of conqu...2021-02-1326 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastHow to be Free by becoming aware of your perceptions.Protect your Peace of Mind
“Keep constant guard over your perceptions, for it is no small thing you are protecting, but your respect, trustworthiness and steadiness, peace of mind, freedom from pain and fear, in a word your freedom. For what would you sell these things?”
—EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 4.3.6b–8
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIlZ3i2AkcRzDzWmRAhZKNw2021-02-1223 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastWhy Kings are defined on who you are beingHero or nero
“Our soul is sometimes a king, and sometimes a tyrant. A king, by attending to what is honorable, protects the good health of the body in its care, and gives it no base or sordid command. But an uncontrolled, desire-fueled, over-indulged soul is turned from a king into that most feared and detested thing—a tyrant.”
—SENECA, MORAL LETTERS, 114.24
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2021-02-1124 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastWhy, Anger is short SightedAnger is bad fuel
“There is no more stupefying thing than anger, nothing more bent on its own strength. If successful, none more arrogant, if foiled, none more insane—since it’s not driven back by weariness even in defeat, when fortune removes its adversary it turns its teeth on itself.”
—SENECA, ON ANGER, 3.1.52021-02-1023 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastHow having No Opinion calms the Mind“We have the power to hold no opinion about a thing and to not let it upset our state of mind—for things have no natural power to shape our judgments.”
—MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 6.522021-02-0923 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastHow bring sympathetic to hate can make you Invincible.Did that make you feel better
“You cry, I’m suffering severe pain! Are you then relieved from feeling it, if you bear it in an unmanly way?”
—SENECA, MORAL LETTERS, 78.172021-02-0819 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastHow to transend your fear of Not being enoughFear as a self-furfilling prophecy
“Many are harmed by fear itself, and many may have come to their fate while dreading fate.”
—SENECA, OEDIPUS, 9922021-02-0721 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastHow to feel inspired by choosing Peace in front of than Hustle..Don’t seek out strife “I don’t agree with those who plunge headlong into the middle of the flood and who, accepting a turbulent life, struggle daily in great spirit with difficult circumstances. The wise person will endure that, but won’t choose it—choosing to be at peace, rather than at war.” —SENECA, MORAL LETTERS, 28.7”2021-02-0620 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastHow to Rise above the lies that tell you that you need to Scream back.Steady your impulses
‘’don’t bexx` bounced around, but submit every
Impulse to the claimsof justice, and protect
Your clear conviction in every appearance.
Marcus Aurelius'2021-02-0512 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastHow Practising Self-Control helps you to move EffortlesslyOn being invincible “Who then is invincible? The one who cannot be upset by anything outside their reasoned choice.” —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 1.18.212021-02-0414 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastWant NOTHING, and take Control of the orchestra“When I see an anxious person, I ask myself, what do they want? For if a person wasn’t wanting something outside of their own control, why would they be stricken by anxiety?” —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 2.13.12021-02-0311 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastYou don't have to react to everything.A proper frame of mind
“Frame your thoughts like this—you are an old person, you won’t let yourself be enslaved by this any longer, no longer pulled like a puppet by every impulse, and you’ll stop complaining about your present fortune or dreading the future.”
—MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 2.22021-02-0213 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastHow inner Calm can improve your Rational Actions“Keep this thought handy when you feel a fit of rage coming on—it isn’t manly to be enraged. Rather, gentleness and civility are more human, and therefore manlier. A real man doesn’t give way to anger and discontent, and such a person has strength, courage, and endurance—unlike the angry and complaining. The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength.”
—MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 11.18.5b2021-02-0120 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastPhilosophy can Heal us of any Clouded Perceptions..“Don’t return to philosophy as a task-master,
but as patients seek out relief in a treatment of
sore eyes, or a dressing for a burn, or from an
ointment. Regarding it this way, you’ll obey reason
without putting it on display and rest easy in its care.”
—MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 5.92021-01-3115 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastYou don't have to know everything about everything“If you wish to improve, be content to
appear clueless or stupid in extraneous
matters—don’t wish to seem knowledgeable.
And if some regard you as important, distrust
yourself.”
—EPICTETUS, ENCHIRIDION, 13a”2021-01-3009 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastThe best things are always the simple things, sp...keep it simple.At every moment keep a sturdy mind on the task at hand,
as a Roman and human being, doing it with strict and simple
dignity, affection, freedom, and justice—giving yourself a
break from all other considerations. You can do this if you
approach each task as if it is your last, giving up every
distraction, emotional subversion of reason, and all drama,
vanity, and complaint over your fair share. You can see how
mastery over a few things makes it possible to live an ab...2021-01-2912 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastYou can’t make a crooked straight without a Ruler“Take a good hard look at people’s ruling principle, especially of the wise, what they run away from and what they seek out.” —MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 4.38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tyW9u-Xrm8&t=17s2021-01-2810 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastThe 3 Critical Areas of Training, Our Judgement, Our Passions or Desire and Our Actions.“There are three areas in which the person who would
be wise and good must be trained. The first has to do with desires
and aversions—that a person may never miss the mark in desires nor
fall into what repels them. The second has to do with impulses to
act and not to act—and more broadly, with duty—that a person may act
deliberately for good reasons and not carelessly. The third has to do with
freedom from deception and composure and the whole area of judgm...2021-01-2709 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastReminding yourself of a Mantra ''Erase the impressions from your mind by consistently saying to yourself, I have it in my power to keep out any evil, desire, or any kind of disturbance - instead seeing the true nature of things, I will give them only their due. Always remember this gift that nature gave to you. Marcus Aurelius.''
Marcus Aurelius'
2021-01-2607 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastYou have the only Prize worth having.January 25th THE ONLY PRIZE “What’s left to be prized? This, I think—to limit our action or inaction to only what’s in keeping with the needs of our own preparation … it’s what the exertions of education and teaching are all about—here is the thing to be prized! If you hold this firmly, you’ll stop trying to get yourself all the other things…. If you don’t, you won’t be free, self-sufficient, or liberated from passion, but necessarily full of envy, jealousy, and suspicion for any who have the power to take them, and you’ll plot agains...2021-01-2514 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastAre you paying attention?January 24th PUSH FOR DEEP UNDERSTANDING “From Rusticus … I learned to read carefully and not be satisfied with a rough understanding of the whole, and not to agree too quickly with those who have a lot to say about something.” — Marcus Aurelius2021-01-2407 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastExternal things do not fix internal problems.SHOW LESSJanuary 23rd THE TRUTH ABOUT MONEY “Let’s pass over to the really rich—how often the occasions they look just like the poor! When they travel abroad they must restrict their baggage, and when haste is necessary, they dismiss their entourage. And those who are in the army, how few of their possessions they get to keep …” —SENECA, ON CONSOLATION TO HELVIA, 12.1.
2021-01-2320 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastBe the Judge and Jury of your own lifeJanuary 22nd THE DAY IN REVIEW “I will keep constant watch over myself and—most usefully—will put each day up for review. For this is what makes us evil—that none of us looks back upon our own lives. We reflect upon only that which we are about to do. And yet our plans for the future descend from the past.” —SENECA, MORAL LETTERS, 83.22021-01-2216 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastWhat’s your morning Routine?January 21st A MORNING RITUAL “Ask yourself the following first thing in the morning: What am I lacking in attaining freedom from passion? What for tranquility? What am I? A mere body, estate-holder, or reputation? None of these things. What, then? A rational being. What then is demanded of me? Meditate on your actions. How did I steer away from serenity? What did I do that was unfriendly, unsocial, or uncaring? What did I fail to do in all these things?” —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 4.6.34–35
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Add2021-01-2117 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastProtect your Principles.SHOW LESSJanuary 20th REIGNITE YOUR THOUGHTS “Your principles can’t be extinguished unless you snuff out the thoughts that feed them, for it’s continually in your power to reignite new ones…. It’s possible to start living again! See things anew as you once did—that is how to restart life!” —MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 7.2 Have you had a bad couple.
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2021-01-2013 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastFreedom is in here, it’s a lie to believe it’s out thereSHOW LESSJanuary 19th WHEREVER YOU GO, THERE YOUR CHOICE IS “A podium and a prison is each a place, one high and the other low, but in either place your freedom of choice can be maintained if you so wish.” —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 2.6.25 The Stoics all held vastly
2021-01-1914 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastPaying attention to all the small things you can be Grateful for makes a big difference.January 18th SEE THE WORLD LIKE A POET AND AN ARTIST “Pass through this brief patch of time in harmony with nature, and come to your final resting place gracefully, just as a ripened olive might drop, praising the earth that nourished it and grateful to the tree that gave it growth.” —MARCUS AURELIUS,2021-01-1809 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastYou are a capable. What story is telling you that you are not?REBOOT THE REAL WORK “I am your teacher and you are learning in my school. My aim is to bring you to completion, unhindered, free from compulsive behavior, unrestrained, without shame, free, flourishing, and happy, looking to God in things great and small—your aim is to learn and diligently practice all these things. Why then don’t you complete the work, if you have the right aim and I have both the right aim and right preparation? What is missing? … The work is quite feasible, and is the only thing in our power…. Let go of the past. We must on...2021-01-1713 min
Daily Meditation PodcastBreathing for Inner Strength "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." ~ Colin Powell, 4-star General and Statesman This week, you'll be guided on a Confidence Journey to begin to accept yourself exactly as you are. This is part of a collection of meditation series focused on Your Inward Journey. You'll focus on tapping into your inner wisdom. This is part 3 of a 7-part Confidence meditation series, episodes 2138-2144. Thank you to Mr. Ashley Simcock who shared his meditation journey. (I apologize I referred to him as a female in the show!) If...2020-10-1312 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastEpisode #4 Neil Fachie – From Depression to a Golden MomentIt gave me great pleasure to chat with fellow RP’er Neil Fachie, on his Journey from his personal despair, to rebuilding his life, culminating in Olympic Gold at London 2012.
8 years on he has dominated his Paracycling Discipline, and now has published his first book which goes though how you can ‘’Earn Your Stripes’’.
Got any questions about RP?
Please get in touch via –
Email asimcock@btinternet.com
Or facebook Page The Guide to RP2020-08-231h 11The Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastEpisode #3 Learn to Appreciate what you have not what you Do Not – Amin AfzalAmin opens up on his courageous Journey when he was diagnosed with RP, and reveals what has helped him to begin to accept whatever life has in store.
Feel Free to reach out with any questions or comments-
email asimcock@ntinternet.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Guide-to-RP-1102425806865942020-08-1725 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastEpisode #2 Ninja Warrior – Clara FightmasterEpisode #2 Ninja Warrior – Clara Fightmaster
Clara Reveals her battle to come to terms with RP and other Personal Situation. and how she has used her Fighting Spirit to become a Taekwando World Champion.
Feel Free to reach out with any questions or comments-
email asimcock@ntinternet.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Guide-to-RP-1102425806865942020-08-1732 minThe Daily Stoic Recovery PodcastEpisode #1 My Story with RP - Ashley SimcockEpisode #1 My Story with RP - Ashley Simcock
Before we start sharing interviews with other people, who have RP, here is My Solo Episode, where I go through my Personal Journey with RP.
Enjoy!
Feel Free to reach out with any questions or comments-
email asimcock@ntinternet.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Guide-to-RP-1102425806865942020-08-1711 min
The Game Changing PodcastEpisode #8 Williams Eppula : Make loads of mistakes and LearnWilliams has opened up 2 exciting new Projects recently and tells his story of his childhood challenges growing up in Italy, then having to learn a New lifestyle in Manchester.
He travelled to India which taught him to appreciate what he has got.
Enjoy!
connect with Williams here- https://www.linkedin.com/in/williams-eppula-86874a198/ 2020-06-0522 min
Living free with RPAshley Simcock’s JourneyAshley like me has his own podcast about RP and he’s also a runner. Very inspiring man. Enjoy!2020-05-181h 18The Game Changing PodcastEpisode #7 Ross Grant - “You can fail at what you don't want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.”When Ross went to his Local Optician to sign off his Driving Licence, His Game completely Changed.
He was soon after Diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa(RP).
But, it hasn't stopped him taking risks and doing what he loves doing.
Enjoy listening to his story, and how you can use adversity to fuel your Success.
Contact Ross on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossagrant/, and check out his Act on Tv Podcast Here https://www.actonthis.tv/
Episode T...2020-05-0824 min
In ConversationIn Conversation Episode 19 - Sam WinsburyThis episode was edited by Ashley Simcock. Check Ash out on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-simcock/
This week brings you an In Conversation first - an episode without a guest.
Whilst this goes against the typical nature of the (not a) podcast, I think it’s important to stop and reflect on the conversations you’re having with yourself every now and then.
So I’m bringing you into the conversations I’ve been having with myself about personal branding and entrepreneurship.
In the episode, there may not be a gue...2020-04-2522 minThe Game Changing Podcast#6 Gavin Preston - How to keep your Boat Afloat in Covid-19 TimesIn this episode Ashley is joined by Gavin Preston, Inspirational Speaker and Business strategist, to chat about how Business Owners can ‘’keep their boat afloat’’ during the Covid-19 times.
Show Notes-
2:30 Gavin’s Covid-19 situation
3:30 How we connected
4:54 Gavin’s Background
7:15 Mission statement – I want to help people enjoy it more
9:50 how to deal with customers in in these times
12:00 mindset journey of covid-19
15.20 sailing analogy
17:10 how keep your boat afloatpdf bit.ly/keepyourboatafloat
25:14 things to do in lockdown for fitness...2020-04-241h 00The Game Changing PodcastEpisode #5 Katie Cope - How to choose the Correct Font in your VisionAt 7 Months pregnant, at short notice Katie was made redundant from her full time job.
This event led to Katie to explore how she could turn her love for branding into a thriving business.
1 year later Katie tells her successful story of the transition from employee to business owner.
You can contact Katie at-
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whattheactualfont/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandbykatie/?hl=en 2020-04-1553 minThe Game Changing PodcastEpisode #4 Daniel Williams : Passion, Drive and Courage is EverythingOn this episode Ashley Simcock and Daniel Williams, founder of Visualise, sit down to talk about Daniel's numerous Game Changing moments.
Daniel opens up about how he went from dark depression and not knowing what to do next to opening a whole new world at Royal National College for the Blind.
He reminds us that your condition shouldn't define you, but your passion, Personality and Drive can help you achieve anything.
Now, Daniel educates the general public and organisation on how to support and work with people who have visual impairment and how...2020-03-2728 minThe Game Changing PodcastEpisode #3 - Sam WinsburyJoin Ashley as he talks to his personal branding coach about his Game Changing Story.2020-02-2827 minThe Game Changing PodcastEpisode #2 - Ruth SimmondsJoin Ashley on the next episode of the Game Changing Podcast! This week he is joined by his life coach and mentor, Ruth Simmonds, who tells stories about how her dream career of being a dance teacher was shattered after a back injury in 2013/14, and how that made her turn to helping business owners be more successful by working from the soul.2020-02-1430 min
The Game Changing PodcastEpisode #1 - Jim SimcockJoin Ashley on this first episode of the Game Changing Podcast! This week he is joined by his father, Jim Simcock, who tells stories about the birth of his son and his experiences of having a Guide Dog.2020-01-3114 min