The Inner Strategy: A Stoic Blueprint Behind Bold Leadership

Episode 129 – The Courage to Be Unpopular – A Daily Insight for Modern Leaders

• The One and Only Scott Smith • Season 2 • Episode 129

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🎧 Episode Summary
Marcus Aurelius reflected: “We love ourselves more than others, but care more about their opinions than our own.” Leadership requires courage—the courage to stand for principle even when it costs approval.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

  • Why leaders must act from principle, not popularity
  • How Stoicism reframes opinion as distraction
  • Why courage often means being unpopular

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

  • Struggles with people-pleasing
  • Needs courage to make hard calls
  • Wants to lead from principle, not popularity

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🔑 Keywords: Stoicism, Leadership, Marcus Aurelius Quote, Alex Hormozi, Hormozi, Courage in Leadership, Popularity vs Principle, Entrepreneur Mindset, The Inner Strategy

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