The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks
The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks
Stoicism is Martial Arts for the Mind
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Stoicism is Martial Arts for the Mind

"Life is more like wrestling than dancing."

I am a longtime practitioner of martial arts, but my greatest love is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

The depth of this practice has truly transformed the way I relate to my body, my “self” and the world around me.

But most importantly it has shown me how to learn, and I am fascinated by the overlap between Stoicism and martial arts training.

In this episode, I discuss some ways Stoicism can be learned much more efficiently if you approach it more like a martial art than a theoretical framework.

I also share something special that I’m working on in the podcast, so keep an eye open for that.

The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks
The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks
Modern practical breakdowns of the best ideas in ancient Stoicism