You Have Power Over Your Mind — Marcus Aurelius, Panic to Power, and Practicing Thought Control

Caffeine at 3 a.m. and a big idea: you have more power over your thoughts than you think. In today’s Daily Podcast, Jonathan unpacks Marcus Aurelius’ line, “You have power over your mind, not outside events.” We explore how to interrupt anxious spirals, why ancient Stoics trained for tough realities, a Shark Tank panic-to-poise story, clutch performance under stadium pressure, the golf “overthinking” trap, and a simple daily practice to steer your inner dialogue. Plus: a brief look at mindset in the Christian tradition (“be transformed by the renewal of your mind”).

You’ll learn:

• How to question whether a thought reflects reality—or just a story you’re telling yourself
• A practical self-talk pattern to interrupt anxiety in real time
• Why acceptance of outside chaos + control of inner narrative = strength
• How elite performers manage pressure at the decisive moment

Quote of the day:

“You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius

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