The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks

91% of Goals Fail — A Stoic Philosopher Explained Why 2,000 Years Ago

March 16, 2026·18 min
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Start here: If you want to build a consistent Stoic practice — not just listen to one — I made a free 7-day challenge. One short audio lesson per day, one practice to try. No fluff. stoicchallenge.co --- Most resolutions fail because they're built wrong — not because you lack willpower. Epictetus figured out why 2,000 years ago. In this video I break down three tests from Stoic philosophy that expose whether your goal is real or just fantasy dressed up with good intentions: Control, Cost, ...

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