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Quotes:
"The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject." — Marcus Aurelius
"Don’t allow yourself to be carried away by the noise of the world." — Epictetus

🎧 Episode Summary:
Scott calls out the loud, opinion-heavy world we all navigate—and challenges us to reclaim our focus by refusing to be swept away by the noise. Drawing on Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus, he explores how stillness isn’t passive, but a powerful practice for clarity, peace, and purposeful leadership. Scott also shares a personal recommendation: Donia Becker’s Present Pause—a short, guided meditation program he’s found helpful for tuning out the noise and tuning in to presence.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• How to filter out unhelpful opinions and reclaim mental space
• Why quiet and stillness are necessary for clear thinking and strong leadership
• How to establish personal practices to resist the world’s constant noise

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Feels overwhelmed by constant opinions and social noise
• Wants to build a practice of mental stillness and clarity
• Needs to protect their energy and focus for what matters most

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🌿 Recommended Resource:

Present Pause with Donia Becker
✅ You Deserve a 10 Minute Break.
✅ 11:30 AM PDT, 2:30 PM EDT, Tuesdays to Fridays (Add to your calendar)
✅ Guided meditation on Zoom
✅ Learn more about Donia: www.doniabecker.com

🔑 Keywords:

Noise, Stillness, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Leadership Clarity, Focus, Mental Health, Present Pause, Donia Becker, The Inner Strategy

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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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