Stoicism has opened my eyes to a new way of thinking. I have been able to apply Stoic principles in my practice and my personal life. For those not familiar with Stoicism, it is a philosophy of personal ethics informed by its system of logic and its views on the natural world. Dr. Matthew Standridge is the person who introduced me to this philosophy. And this week, he is my guest!  Dr. Matthew Standridge is a dentist and host of the podcast, Ketodontist. Through his work, he explores the worlds of low carb and ketogenic diets, primal and paleo lifestyles, and oral and whole-body health. In this episode, we discuss Stoicism, including how to get started, books to read, and how we both apply Stoic principles and techniques in our everyday lives. Stoicism has made a significant impact on my life. I hope you find today’s episode insightful and impactful too.  In this episode, you’ll hear: Stoicism is an actionable philosophy The practical uses of Stoicism including some applications in the dental office setting Personal mantras can help to snap yourself out of the current situation  Some resources and books for those interested in the practice of Stoicism We ponder the question, “Why do we worry about our legacy?”   Connect with Dr. Matthew Standridge: Dr. Matthew Standridge Practice Dr. Standridge’s Practice Blog Ketodontist Podcast Ketodontist Ketodontist Facebook Ketodontist Youtube Ketodontist Twitter Ketodontist IG The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Meditations by Marcus Aurelius The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey    Connect with Russell: Dr. Russell Kirk Podcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/businessofdentistrypodcast/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/businessofdentistry/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/businessdentist LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-of-dentistry/   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com