The Inner Strategy: A Stoic Blueprint Behind Bold Leadership

You Could Leave Life Right Now – A Stoic Reflection for Today’s Leader

Scott Smith Season 1 Episode 2

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In today’s episode, we explore a timeless reminder from Marcus Aurelius:

"You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think."


This isn’t about fear—it’s about focus.

When we embrace the impermanence of life, we stop wasting energy on things that don’t matter… and start leading with presence, purpose, and peace.

Join me for a few quiet minutes of reflection and strategy, centered in Stoic thought, modern leadership, and the art of building with stillness and strength.

Keywords: Stoicism, Leadership, Business Mindset, Personal Development, Marcus Aurelius, Self-Mastery, Stillness, Strategic Leadership, Entrepreneurial Wisdom, The Inner Strategy

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.

No fluff. Just focused, grounded insight you can apply right now.

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Memento Mori — so live today to your fullest!