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Paradoxically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Wisdom Through SufferingIn this episode, Brandon Tumblin (from The Strong Stoic) and J.W. Bertolotti (from In Search of Wisdom & Perennial Meditations) explore the idea that we can gain wisdom, strength, and virtue through the not-so-pleasant experiences that life throws at us. They also discuss subjective versus objective truth, humility, and much more.Specifically, the following are contemplated:* The difficulty of inaction* Suffering, and how we can learn from it* The importance of humility, and how to achieve it* Subjective truth, objective truth, and aligning the twoSupport the Show You can expect two free episodes of the podcast per month. For the full paradoxical experience, we encourage you to consider becoming a paid subscriber. You’ll get access to several bonus episodes and multi-part series on the writing and philosophy of figures like Fyodor Dostoevsky, Seneca, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Michel de Montaigne, Leo Tolstoy, and many others. ***If you’d like to become a paid member but cannot afford it. Feel free to contact us; we’ll happily provide a complimentary membership (no questions asked).Stay Connected* Brandon Tumblin is most well-known for his podcast, The Strong Stoic Podcast, where he discusses philosophical ideas (solo and guest episodes). * Follow The Strong Stoic Podcast: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube* J.W. Bertolotti is probably best known for In Search of Wisdom, a conversational podcast interested in timeless principles and practices for everyday life.* Follow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paradoxicallyspeaking.substack.com/subscribe
Paradoxically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Wisdom Through Suffering
In this episode, Brandon Tumblin (from The Strong Stoic) and J.W. Bertolotti (from In Search of Wisdom & Perennial Meditations) explore the idea that we can gain wisdom, strength, and virtue through the not-so-pleasant experiences that life throws at us. They also discuss subjective versus objective truth, humility, and much more.
Specifically, the following are contemplated:
* The difficulty of inaction
* Suffering, and how we can learn from it
* The importance of humility, and how to achieve it
* Subjective truth, objective truth, and aligning the two
Support the Show
You can expect two free episodes of the podcast per month. For the full paradoxical experience, we encourage you to consider becoming a paid subscriber. You’ll get access to several bonus episodes and multi-part series on the writing and philosophy of figures like Fyodor Dostoevsky, Seneca, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Michel de Montaigne, Leo Tolstoy, and many others.
***If you’d like to become a paid member but cannot afford it. Feel free to contact us; we’ll happily provide a complimentary membership (no questions asked).
Stay Connected
* Brandon Tumblin is most well-known for his podcast, The Strong Stoic Podcast, where he discusses philosophical ideas (solo and guest episodes).
* Follow The Strong Stoic Podcast: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube
* J.W. Bertolotti is probably best known for In Search of Wisdom, a conversational podcast interested in timeless principles and practices for everyday life.
* Follow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube
Paradoxically Speaking is a podcast featuring a practicing Stoic (Brandon Tumblin from The Stong Stoic) and a Seeker (J.W. Bertolotti from In Search of Wisdom) who share an insatiable curiosity about human nature and the art of living. Each episode embarks on a casual exploration of the paradoxes and complexities around living our highest good in the modern world.
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