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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: All philosophy lies in two words: sustain and abstain. — Epictetus

In this episode, Scott breaks down one of Epictetus’ most timeless teachings: leadership is about knowing what to carry, and what to cut. True clarity comes from learning how to sustain what matters and abstain from what doesn’t. In a world of noise and overload, this simple mindset shift builds powerful momentum.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• How to lead with clarity, not convenience
• The power of restraint and focus in leadership
• How to stop doing what’s holding you back

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• Moves fast but wants to go deeper
• Feels the weight of decision fatigue
• Is building something meaningful and needs inner clarity to keep going

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🔑 Keywords:

Stoicism, Leadership, Stillness, Inner Strength, Daily Reflection, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, Mindful Leadership, Simplicity, Mental Resilience, The Inner Strategy, Bold Leadership

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

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