The Stoic Inner Strategy

Ep 183 – The Glory of Overcoming Difficulty

• The One and Only Scott Smith • Season 2 • Episode 183

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Epicurus reminds us that difficult victories shape who we become. Scott Smith shares why hardship creates inner confidence and why leaders should embrace the struggle rather than chase ease.

🎙️ Episode Summary

“The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it.” — Epicurus

Easy wins don’t build leaders. Hard ones do. This episode explores the power of pushing through what was supposed to break you and how overcoming difficulty creates quiet, unshakable confidence.

The mountain shapes you more than the plateau ever will.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today
• Why difficulty creates long-term confidence
• How adversity forges leadership
• The difference between easy wins and meaningful wins
• How to build resilience through challenge

🔍 Tags: Stoicism, Epicurus, Resilience, Leadership, Mindset, Overcoming Challenges, Motivation, Inner Strength

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