Ep 181 – When You Quiet the World, You Hear Yourself Again

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Scott Smith blends wisdom from Lao Tzu and Zeno to reveal how small steps toward stillness create profound clarity and inner alignment.

🎙️ Episode Summary

“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” — Lao Tzu
“Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing.” — Zeno of Citium

Modern life keeps your mind noisy. Lao Tzu shows us the power of stillness; Zeno reminds us that tranquility is built one small choice at a time. When you quiet the world, you finally hear yourself again.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:
• Why stillness reveals clarity you can’t find in noise
• How small daily choices compound into inner peace
• What Lao Tzu and Zeno teach about alignment
• How quiet strengthens intuition and direction

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Stoicism, Lao Tzu, Zeno, Stillness, Tranquility, Inner Peace, Leadership, Clarity, Scott Smith, The Stoic Inner Strategy

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