The Stoic Gym Rat
The Stoic Gym Rat
Liam Kincaid
Hosted By: Liam Kincaid - Just your average educated gym rat's introspective outlook on life, philosophy, nutrition, and fitness through the lens of personal experience & lessons learned.
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May 2, 2022
8 min
This Too Shall Pass
I'm this episode I talk about Marcus Aurelius' famous quote "this too shall pass" and how you can use it to gain more perspective in your life. I hope you enjoy!
Oct 17, 2021
6 min
How Failure Leads to Success
In this episode I talk about some of the lessons on failure & success from Dan Crenshaw's amazing book "Fortitude." I hope you enjoyed the episode and if so share it widda buddy ❤️
Oct 2, 2021
6 min
The Stoic Principle of "Phantasia Kataleptike"
In this episode I discuss the stoic principle of Phantasia Kataleptike, an ancient teaching that was originally from ancient Roman philosophy.
Sep 18, 2021
6 min
Exercise Intensity v. Exercise Selection
In this episode I go through a video example by Dr. Mike Isretael at Renaissance Periodization, in which he outlines the principles of F.S.S.D during training. In essence, the utilization of these principles in conjunction with advance training techniques like slow eccentrics, pauses, MYO sets, showed how brutal a workout can be in only 6 sets.
Sep 11, 2021
12 min
A Stoic Interpretation of Death
In this episode, I read the final few paragraphs of the book "How To Think Like A Roman Emperor" by Donald Robertson. In essence, the paragraphs go over how to not fear death and why philosophy helps you do so.
Sep 6, 2021
7 min
Why Learning How to Cook is Integral to Succeeding With Your Weight-loss Goals
In this episode I go over some reasons as to why and how learning/knowing how to cook in general and more "healthy" foods will not only expand your dietary diversity, but also give you more nutritional freedom.
Sep 4, 2021
15 min
You Shouldn't Be Here. So Start Living.
In this episode I pose a philosophical mind experiment to help put the rarity of life into perspective so that you guys can find reason to go love life with purpose.
Aug 30, 2021
14 min
Ep.2: Practical Ways to Become More Active
In this episode, I go over the why and how for ways in which to increase your NEAT and how doing so benefits your overall health and long-term weight goals.
Aug 27, 2021
8 min
Perspective & Why Complaining Gets You NOWHERE
Looking into why complaining and ultimately not putting things into perspective hinders not only your outlook on life but how others perceive you.
Aug 23, 2021
15 min
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