DiscoverThe Strong Stoic Podcast#386 - Don't Trade Your Problems for Other Problems
#386 - Don't Trade Your Problems for Other Problems

#386 - Don't Trade Your Problems for Other Problems

Update: 2025-10-07
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In this episode, I explore the idea that life is not about escaping problems but learning how to face them. We often think the grass is greener on the other side—that a new job, relationship, or lifestyle will free us from the struggles we face today. But in reality, every path comes with its own weeds.

Drawing from Stoic philosophy, I break down why problems aren’t curses but gifts—opportunities to grow stronger, more competent, and more resilient. Instead of trading one set of problems for another, we should focus on tending our own garden, cultivating gratitude for the challenges we already have, and using them to shape our character.

If you’ve ever caught yourself daydreaming about an easier life, this episode will help you see your problems in a new light.

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#386 - Don't Trade Your Problems for Other Problems

#386 - Don't Trade Your Problems for Other Problems

Brandon Tumblin