Zen Stoic Path Show

We have all been given the advice to act rationally and make decisions based on logic without emotion. Unfortunately, this advice sees humans in an overly optimistic light. We are ALL emotional and primarily operate within our preconceived biases, prejudices, limited perceptions (ALL of which are rooted in emotion). Not every decision is so simple or black and white. Thinking and reasoning are required.Making decisions without the rational faculty makes us take our emotions literally, and act impulsively.The key is understanding how to use emotion and rationality. Buddhism sees both emotion and logic as equally illusory (this is impractical for everyday use in civilized society), while Stoicism seeks to replace logic with emotion (Zen would see this as just as much a mistake to operate on emotions exclusively).The reality is that both logic and emotion are part of our reality and rather than choosing sides, use them harmoniously to direct you.

It seems as though it's nearly impossible to go online these days without the inclination to start comparing yourself and your lifestyle to others. It’s almost as if our society has become a never-ending cycle of one-upmanship and we struggle to keep up, no matter how much good there is in our lives. There’s always someone who looks happier or more successful on their social media than we feel in that moment. Or who seems to be more "spiritually evolved" (whatever that means) as they take a filtered picture of their yoga pose from this morning and reciting some quotes from Maya Angelou. How do we stop comparing ourselves to others? Tune into this episode and find out!

Dr. Mario Garcia is the gold standard when it comes to training professional coaches and leadership development. Many of the principles he discusses are very aligned in Zen Stoicism and even enhance the application of the philosophy. He’s been in the coaching world since 1992 and today he walks us through what he has learned in the last 3 decades.

In this episode, we discuss the Zen Stoic method of defining success, moving towards that success, and becoming more productive in everyday life.

In this episode, we discuss how to keep your emotions in check when chaos, noise, and sensationalism on social media attempts to hijack your mind.

In this episode, we discuss a profound lesson from Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius and the mentality he used to keep his character pure despite being in a position of absolute power and the most powerful man in the world of his time.

In this episode, we go discuss the Zen story of, The Starfish. Through this story, you will discover the mindset needed to never waste a moment and remain peacefully present to each moment.

Growing up in the sound system culture, Nicko Rebel gained a love for music at an early age. He learned the importance of music distribution through his popular mixtapes and became intrigued with the creative aspects of music.Check him out at https://nickorebelmusic.com/

Have you ever found yourself everything "right" yet still feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, we dive into the best ways to deal with overwhelm so that you can not only get things done but also enjoy the process along the way without being buried in your own stress.

The quality of our lives is highly correlated with the amount of uncertainty we're able to stomach at any one time. In this episode, we dive into the pain of uncertainty we all face as human beings and how to effectively bring our focus into the right place to more effortlessly move through uncertainty.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of letting go. We dive into how to become comfortable with change and minimize suffering with the changing tides of life.

In this episode, we explore the story of "Maybe." This story has the power to help you keep inner peace through the volatile times of all of the good and bad.

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In this episode, we answer an audience member's question on the Zen Stoic way of preventing stress.

There is one teaching that has been the focal point of most self-help programs for decades. What if this teaching is actually causing most of our suffering?

In this episode, we discuss an Epictetus quote to help overcome procrastination, how to create a worthy goal, and ultimately live a life of meaning.

A Zen story that shows us how to effortlessly let go of that which causes us suffering.

“True friendship which does not hope nor fear nor concern for personal advantage ever sunders, that friendship in which and for which people are ready to die. Something that can never happen when mutual inclination draws two personalities together in a fellowship of desire for all that is honorable.” -Seneca

In this episode, we discuss the Zen and Stoic lessons that allow you to deal with heartbreak without losing your center, and even emerge happier and more peaceful than ever!

In this episode, we'll be going through the exact Zen and Stoic lessons that helped me resolve my burnout, rebuild myself professionally after a halt in income, and ultimately exit hustle culture, resulting in professional success and a massive reduction of work-related stress!

In this episode, we discuss the Zen Stoic lessons on how to deal with the death of a loved one and how to support a loved one who is confronted with their own mortality.

"It is better to be a warrior in a garden, rather than a gardener in a war."-Japanese ProverbOn this very first episode of The Zen Stoic Path, you will:Discover what Zen and Stoicism are, how they differ, and how they come together to create the hybrid philosophy of Zen Stoicism. We will also be going over how Zen Stoicism prevented me from hitting rock bottom in 2020, and how you can apply the same lessons to create unshakeable inner peace in your life!2020 was a crazy year for everybody,We all dealt with political polarity and a global pandemic that triggered chaos.Social isolation and social media didn’t help, either.We lived through it, though...but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t scary.The scariest part of 2020 for me, surprisingly, was not the pandemic, though:It was the fact that my personal life changed entirely.In 2020 alone,My dad got diagnosed with melanoma (and I lost my mom to cancer when I was a kid, so this hit home hard for me)...My grandpa passed away…A business deal that I invested heavily into, fell sideways & the money disappeared…One of my close, trusted friends & I fell out…I had minor injuries from Jiu Jitsu (which is basically my version of therapy), and it prevented me from practicing...Finally, my marriage fell apart.These experiences made me feel hopeless at the time, but because of them, I discovered an unexpected gift…Since I was pushed to the extremes of my emotional endurance, and I had nothing else to fall back on…I leaned on to what I DID have: Zen and Stoicism.Zen and Stoicism essentially formed my new, internal compass…Zen kept me fully present, meaning I actually felt my emotions and the pain of my experience, rather than blocking them out. Stoicism helped me take ownership of the problems..so I could do whatever was in my control, to move forward with a clear mind. ...So it didn’t turn out to be a rock bottom year for me after all.For YEARS, I had been helping others create unshakeable peace, even when it felt like the world around them was falling apart. So in 2020,The same methods and insights I once developed to serve my clients…Were then the exact things I relied on -- to help myself.And I survived a year of hell. It WORKED.I actually emerged more happy, peaceful, and accepting of myself than I’ve ever been.-I was able to help my dad, who decided to take his health into his own hands (and is now healthier than ever)!-I had my most successful financial year of business, with the least amount of work-related stress.-My marriage dissolved, but I passed through the heartbreak without losing my own center...and everything was managed with peace and respect.In a deeply personal sense, all of these situations illustrated how POWERFUL the combination of Zen and Stoicism can be.It won’t keep you from experiencing hardships...But it CAN permanently alter the way you respond to the storms you inevitably get caught in.For months, I’ve been preparing something new to share with the world…Prior to 2020, I wouldn’t have had the courage to share this (because I wore a mask that I thought others wanted to see).But it seems like the protective layers I once had, have largely dissolved & revealed who I really am. So now, I’m excited to share the new embodiment of the timeless wisdom that has meant so much to me, and I hope it serves you.Join me on this very first episode of, The Zen Stoic Path!

You are here because you believe that it is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war. You want to conquer your goals without sacrificing your well-being while also enjoying the things that matter most.The Zen Stoic path will guide you to unshakable inner peace through a unique approach that blends the timeless wisdom of Zen Buddhism and Stoicism. Through this journey, you’ll apply thousands of years of lessons, while integrating modern techniques of emotional mastery. You'll be ready to conquer any challenge life throws your way while being peacefully, present to each moment.Join us on the Zen Stoic path today.