Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)

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In this episode of Dying Every Day, we explore the ancient wisdom behind money, prosperity, and the search for a good life. Drawing on Senecaā€™s teaching that 'the proper limit to a personā€™s wealth is first having what is essential, and second, having what is enough,' we examine why chasing more never brings contentmentā€”and why living according to nature frees us from endless craving.

With insights from Boethius, who reminds us that fortuneā€™s gifts are always temporary, this meditation invites you to rethink your relationship with money, success, and security. Rather than fearing its loss or worshiping its presence, the Stoics show us how to hold prosperity lightly, use it wisely, and root our peace in the one form of wealth no one can steal: our character, our choices, and our inner clarity.

If youā€™re looking for a deeper, saner way to think about money and happinessā€”this meditation is for you.

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What is Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)?

Dying Every Day is a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. Each episode turns a selected passage from Stoic philosophy into a guided meditation designed to help you (and me) contemplate what it means to live a ā€˜goodā€™ life. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.