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Dropping the Boulder: How to Overcome Resentment Using Stoicism and Science
John Sampson 2/17/26 John Sampson 2/17/26

Dropping the Boulder: How to Overcome Resentment Using Stoicism and Science

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Overcoming Envy: The Neuroscience and Stoic Wisdom of Social Comparison
John Sampson 2/10/26 John Sampson 2/10/26

Overcoming Envy: The Neuroscience and Stoic Wisdom of Social Comparison

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From Lonely to Alone: Stoic Secrets and Neuroscience for a Stronger Mind
John Sampson 2/3/26 John Sampson 2/3/26

From Lonely to Alone: Stoic Secrets and Neuroscience for a Stronger Mind

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Why Less is More: Ancient Philosophy and the Science of Choice Curation
John Sampson 1/27/26 John Sampson 1/27/26

Why Less is More: Ancient Philosophy and the Science of Choice Curation

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The Necessary Friction: Stoic Secrets to Perseverance After a Setback | John Sampson (Weekly Wisdom)
John Sampson 1/20/26 John Sampson 1/20/26

The Necessary Friction: Stoic Secrets to Perseverance After a Setback | John Sampson (Weekly Wisdom)

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Stop The Chase for "More" | Stoic Philosophy, Neuroscience, & Finding What is Enough
John Sampson 1/13/26 John Sampson 1/13/26

Stop The Chase for "More" | Stoic Philosophy, Neuroscience, & Finding What is Enough

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Discipline Equals Freedom: The Neuroscience of Unbreakable Self-Control, Stoic Wisdom, and How to Grow Your aMCC
John Sampson 1/6/26 John Sampson 1/6/26

Discipline Equals Freedom: The Neuroscience of Unbreakable Self-Control, Stoic Wisdom, and How to Grow Your aMCC

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The 8% Solution: Master Goal Execution & Overcome the Intention-Action Gap (Stoic & Neuroscience)
John Sampson 12/30/25 John Sampson 12/30/25

The 8% Solution: Master Goal Execution & Overcome the Intention-Action Gap (Stoic & Neuroscience)

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Stop Failing Your Resolutions: Stoic Wisdom & Brain Science for Goals That Stick
John Sampson 12/23/25 John Sampson 12/23/25

Stop Failing Your Resolutions: Stoic Wisdom & Brain Science for Goals That Stick

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The Radical Necessity of Stillness: Stoic Wisdom, Neuroscience, and the Cure for Burnout
John Sampson 12/16/25 John Sampson 12/16/25

The Radical Necessity of Stillness: Stoic Wisdom, Neuroscience, and the Cure for Burnout

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The Hubris Trap: Why Humility Is the #1 Leadership Trait | Freud, Stoics & The Titanic Disaster
John Sampson 12/9/25 John Sampson 12/9/25

The Hubris Trap: Why Humility Is the #1 Leadership Trait | Freud, Stoics & The Titanic Disaster

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How to Find Your Role Model: Advice from the Stoics, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Frankl, and Neuroscience
John Sampson 12/2/25 John Sampson 12/2/25

How to Find Your Role Model: Advice from the Stoics, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Frankl, and Neuroscience

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5 Strategies to Ignite Your Motivation
John Sampson 11/25/25 John Sampson 11/25/25

5 Strategies to Ignite Your Motivation

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How to Overcome a Quick Temper: Stoic Wisdom and the 4-Step Cognitive Framework
John Sampson 11/18/25 John Sampson 11/18/25

How to Overcome a Quick Temper: Stoic Wisdom and the 4-Step Cognitive Framework

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How to Stop Procrastinating: Practical tools from Stoic Philosophy and Psychology
John Sampson 11/11/25 John Sampson 11/11/25

How to Stop Procrastinating: Practical tools from Stoic Philosophy and Psychology

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How to Accept Your Reality and Move Forward with Purpose After Life's Challenges
John Sampson 11/4/25 John Sampson 11/4/25

How to Accept Your Reality and Move Forward with Purpose After Life's Challenges

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The 'Like' Trap: How to Stop Chasing External Praise and Find Inner Worth
John Sampson 10/29/25 John Sampson 10/29/25

The 'Like' Trap: How to Stop Chasing External Praise and Find Inner Worth

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