The Inner Strategy: A Stoic Blueprint Behind Bold Leadership

Episode 130 – Endurance Over Excitement

• The One and Only Scott Smith • Season 2 • Episode 130

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🎧 Episode Summary
Cleanthes, an early Stoic, said: “Endure and renounce.” Leadership isn’t built on excitement—it’s built on endurance. Excitement fades. Endurance lasts. And endurance is rare, which makes it valuable.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

  • Why excitement fades but endurance sustains
  • How Stoicism trains leaders to renounce distractions
  • Why rare endurance is the mark of great leadership

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

  • Struggles with consistency
  • Needs encouragement to endure long-term
  • Wants to lead with resilience, not hype

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🔑 Keywords: Stoicism, Leadership, Cleanthes Quote, Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany, Geoffrey Chaucer, Chaucer, Trudging, Endurance in Leadership, Resilient Leadership, The Inner Strategy, Entrepreneur Mindset

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