Stoicism Is a Practice, Not Just a Philosophy

What if I told you that most people who study Stoicism aren’t actually practicing it?

That’s exactly what I discussed with

Donald J. Robertson

, one of the world’s leading Stoic authors and CBT experts.

In this eye-opening conversation, we explore a huge misconception about Stoicism:

🚨 Knowing Stoicism ≠ Living Stoicism.

Many people read Marcus Aurelius, nod along to Seneca’s wisdom, and call themselves Stoic. But that’s not how this works.

Stoicism was never meant to be just a philosophy to study—it’s a mental training system used by warriors, emperors, and high performers throughout history.

👉 Watch the full conversation here:

How the Ancient Stoics Actually Trained

Donald shared something that blew my mind—many academic philosophers who spend their lives studying Stoicism never apply it to their own lives.

Imagine reading every book on weightlifting but never picking up a barbell.
That’s how most people approach Stoicism—and it’s why they don’t get the real benefits.

So what does it actually mean to practice Stoicism?

In this episode, we break down:
✅ The #1 mistake modern Stoics make—and how to fix it
✅ Why ancient Stoics trained their minds like athletes
✅ How to move beyond “reading about Stoicism” to truly living it
✅ A simple, practical exercise you can start using today

Want to actually start training your mind like a Stoic instead of just reading about it?

Watch the video here.

Let me know in the comments—what’s one Stoic exercise you actually practice?