In a world where “more” is sold as the shortcut to happiness, the Stoics stood in stubborn, refreshing opposition.They argued that wealth, status, and praise, far from guaranteeing joy, often entangle us in new anxieties.This episode explores that ancient wisdom through voices from Plutarch and Seneca to George C. Scott, the Hollywood star who famously refused his Oscar.Along the way, we ask: if happiness can’t be bought, bestowed, or voted on, what’s left to shape it?👇 👇 👇📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENTCheck out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack:☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: Do You Have This Aim?<a href="https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-do-you-have-a93" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-do-you-have-a93</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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