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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you hate your job? Is your work pointless or meaningless? Do you spend most of your time stuck in meetings or doing something you don’t want to do? What can you do to make your work more meaningful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when your life’s work is meaningless. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you hate your job? Is your work pointless or meaningless? Do you spend most of your time stuck in meetings or doing something you don’t want to do? What can you do to make your work more meaningful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when your life’s work is meaningless.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Is it important to have direction in life? Do we need direction to have purpose or meaning? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether direction is important. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is it important to have direction in life? Do we need direction to have purpose or meaning? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether direction is important.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is it important to have direction in life? Do we need direction to have purpose or meaning? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether direction is important.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why are suicide rates increasing? What about modern life might cause someone to lose hope? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why suicide rates are higher now. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to someone or call the hotline at 988 Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Why are suicide rates increasing? What about modern life might cause someone to lose hope? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why suicide rates are higher now.</p><p>If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to someone or call the hotline at 988</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Does life seem like it’s harder than ever? Do you find yourself struggling to stay positive, to keep things in perspective? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss some everyday worries they’ve been dealing with. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Does life seem like it’s harder than ever? Do you find yourself struggling to stay positive, to keep things in perspective? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss some everyday worries they’ve been dealing with.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Does life seem like it’s harder than ever? Do you find yourself struggling to stay positive, to keep things in perspective? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss some everyday worries they’ve been dealing with.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you lonely? Do you find it hard to meet people and make new friends? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss friendship in the age of distractions. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you lonely? Do you find it hard to meet people and make new friends? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss friendship in the age of distractions.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you lonely? Do you find it hard to meet people and make new friends? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss friendship in the age of distractions.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does capitalism create a desire to act unethically? Can you have ethics in capitalism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ethics of capitalism. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Does capitalism create a desire to act unethically? Can you have ethics in capitalism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ethics of capitalism.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does capitalism create a desire to act unethically? Can you have ethics in capitalism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ethics of capitalism.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What is the Daoist concept of wu-wei? Is wu-wei similar to any concepts from Western philosophy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the Daoist concept of wu-wei or effortless action.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Does life seem unfair? What would life look like if it was fair? What do we mean when we say that something is unfair? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why life is unfair and what you can do about it.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Does life seem unfair? What would life look like if it was fair? What do we mean when we say that something is unfair? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why life is unfair and what you can do about it.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What does it mean to be happy? Why does it seem like so few people are actually happy? Will most people find happiness? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why most people will never truly be happy.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What does it mean to be happy? Why does it seem like so few people are actually happy? Will most people find happiness? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why most people will never truly be happy.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>What Would Nietzsche Think of the World Today?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What would Nietzsche think of the world today? Would he find any of the social changes positive or negative? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Nietzsche would think of the world today. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What would Nietzsche think of the world today? Would he find any of the social changes positive or negative? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Nietzsche would think of the world today.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What would Nietzsche think of the world today? Would he find any of the social changes positive or negative? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Nietzsche would think of the world today.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever used AI to get answers to philosophical questions? What are the top ten philosophical questions people ask AI? In this episode, Danny and Randy answer the top ten philosophical questions people ask AI. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever used AI to get answers to philosophical questions? What are the top ten philosophical questions people ask AI? In this episode, Danny and Randy answer the top ten philosophical questions people ask AI.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever used AI to get answers to philosophical questions? What are the top ten philosophical questions people ask AI? In this episode, Danny and Randy answer the top ten philosophical questions people ask AI.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>If Marcus Aurelius traveled to our time, what would he think of it? Would he be amazed by our scientific and technological progress? Would he find our political leaders lacking? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Marcus Aurelius would think of the world today.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>If Marcus Aurelius traveled to our time, what would he think of it? Would he be amazed by our scientific and technological progress? Would he find our political leaders lacking? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Marcus Aurelius would think of the world today.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you depressed? Do you know why you are depressed? Does being civilized cause depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being civilized causes depression and what we can do about it.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you depressed? Do you know why you are depressed? Does being civilized cause depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being civilized causes depression and what we can do about it. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you depressed? Do you know why you are depressed? Does being civilized cause depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being civilized causes depression and what we can do about it. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you noticed that the cost of everyday items has skyrocketed? Are you finding it difficult to purchase the things you need? What do you need? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live with rising prices. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you noticed that the cost of everyday items has skyrocketed? Are you finding it difficult to purchase the things you need? What do you need? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live with rising prices.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you noticed that the cost of everyday items has skyrocketed? Are you finding it difficult to purchase the things you need? What do you need? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live with rising prices.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are there things you learned later in life that you wish you had known much earlier? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life lessons that they wish they knew earlier in life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you get anxious when you have to make a big choice? Are you responsible for the choices you make? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the hidden cost of choice.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you want to be happy? Are you trying to live a good life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live a good life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to be happy? Are you trying to live a good life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live a good life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to be happy? Are you trying to live a good life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live a good life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you living your best life? Should we chase our dreams? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the dark side of chasing your dreams. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you living your best life? Should we chase our dreams? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the dark side of chasing your dreams.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you living your best life? Should we chase our dreams? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the dark side of chasing your dreams.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What does the future hold? Do science fiction books ever get the future right? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the future. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What does the future hold? Do science fiction books ever get the future right? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the future.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What does the future hold? Do science fiction books ever get the future right? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the future.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you dream of being an overnight success? What would you sacrifice for success? Should we focus on success or character? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss short term success versus character. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you dream of being an overnight success? What would you sacrifice for success? Should we focus on success or character? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss short term success versus character.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you dream of being an overnight success? What would you sacrifice for success? Should we focus on success or character? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss short term success versus character.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  How are you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how they’re doing and what’s been bothering them recently. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How are you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how they’re doing and what’s been bothering them recently.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How are you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how they’re doing and what’s been bothering them recently.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you avoid reading because it makes you tired? What are the benefits of reading? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to read. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you avoid reading because it makes you tired? What are the benefits of reading? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to read.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you avoid reading because it makes you tired? What are the benefits of reading? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to read.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is it possible to be happy now? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what happiness is. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is it possible to be happy now? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what happiness is.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is it possible to be happy now? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what happiness is.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Sartre famously argued that we are absolutely responsible for ourselves, our actions, and our choices. In contrast, many people blame the world, society, and others for their problems. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how responsible you should be. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: exi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Sartre famously argued that we are absolutely responsible for ourselves, our actions, and our choices. In contrast, many people blame the world, society, and others for their problems. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how responsible you should be.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Sartre famously argued that we are absolutely responsible for ourselves, our actions, and our choices. In contrast, many people blame the world, society, and others for their problems. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how responsible you should be.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you want to be successful? Do you grind every day in pursuit of success? What does success look like? Will being successful make you happy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the brutal truth about success no one talks about. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonma...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is your life your own? Do you feel like you’re constantly doing things because you have to, not because you want to? Do you know yourself? Danny and Randy discuss what it means to be true to yourself.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you struggling to get things done? Do you find yourself feeling unmotivated, down? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling unmotivated. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you struggling to get things done? Do you find yourself feeling unmotivated, down? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling unmotivated.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you struggling to get things done? Do you find yourself feeling unmotivated, down? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling unmotivated.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are some of your habits hurting you? Are there habits you’d be better off without? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss habits worth quitting. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are some of your habits hurting you? Are there habits you’d be better off without? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss habits worth quitting.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are some of your habits hurting you? Are there habits you’d be better off without? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss habits worth quitting.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>What’s the meaning of life? What is consciousness? What’s the basis of morality? In this episode, Danny and Randy answer 10 of the top philosophy questions. </p><p>We referenced the following list of philosophy questions in this episode: <a href='https://dougvos.com/top-10-philosophy-questions/'>https://dougvos.com/top-10-philosophy-questions/</a> </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s the meaning of life? What is consciousness? What’s the basis of morality? In this episode, Danny and Randy answer 10 of the top philosophy questions. </p><p>We referenced the following list of philosophy questions in this episode: <a href='https://dougvos.com/top-10-philosophy-questions/'>https://dougvos.com/top-10-philosophy-questions/</a> </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you afraid to fail? When you fail, does it always feel like you are moving backwards? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to fail forward. Listen now and start facing failure. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you afraid to fail? When you fail, does it always feel like you are moving backwards?</p><p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to fail forward. Listen now and start facing failure.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you afraid to fail? When you fail, does it always feel like you are moving backwards?</p><p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to fail forward. Listen now and start facing failure.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  We always encounter challenges and difficulties in life. Most of us even create problems when none exist. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to manage life’s difficulties. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We always encounter challenges and difficulties in life. Most of us even create problems when none exist. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to manage life’s difficulties.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We always encounter challenges and difficulties in life. Most of us even create problems when none exist. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to manage life’s difficulties.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you living your best life? What does it even mean to live your best life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether it is important to live your best life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you living your best life? What does it even mean to live your best life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether it is important to live your best life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you living your best life? What does it even mean to live your best life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether it is important to live your best life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  The ideal of Bushido, often translated as "The Way of the Warrior," represents a code of moral principles followed by samurai in feudal Japan. What are the core virtues of Bushido? Is the ideal of Bushido still applicable in contemporary times? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ideal of Bushido.  Thanks to listener Alex B. for this episode idea. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listen...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>The ideal of Bushido, often translated as &quot;The Way of the Warrior,&quot; represents a code of moral principles followed by samurai in feudal Japan. What are the core virtues of Bushido? Is the ideal of Bushido still applicable in contemporary times? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ideal of Bushido. </p><p>Thanks to listener Alex B. for this episode idea.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>The ideal of Bushido, often translated as &quot;The Way of the Warrior,&quot; represents a code of moral principles followed by samurai in feudal Japan. What are the core virtues of Bushido? Is the ideal of Bushido still applicable in contemporary times? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ideal of Bushido. </p><p>Thanks to listener Alex B. for this episode idea.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Will meditation make you happier? Do you feel burdened by social obligations? Do you place unreasonable expectations on yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss happiness, meditation, and more. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Will meditation make you happier? Do you feel burdened by social obligations? Do you place unreasonable expectations on yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss happiness, meditation, and more.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Will meditation make you happier? Do you feel burdened by social obligations? Do you place unreasonable expectations on yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss happiness, meditation, and more.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you hate yourself? Do you think criticizing yourself will make you better? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why hating yourself won’t make you better and what you can do.  Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@prot...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you hate yourself? Do you think criticizing yourself will make you better? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why hating yourself won’t make you better and what you can do. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you hate yourself? Do you think criticizing yourself will make you better? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why hating yourself won’t make you better and what you can do. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you always stressed? Do you seek small dopamine hits to feel better? Can you imagine not being stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss our addiction to stress and what to do about it.  Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: exis...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you always stressed? Do you seek small dopamine hits to feel better? Can you imagine not being stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss our addiction to stress and what to do about it. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you always stressed? Do you seek small dopamine hits to feel better? Can you imagine not being stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss our addiction to stress and what to do about it. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do people usually regret on their deathbed? What do these regrets tell us about how we should live? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss 5 regrets of the dying. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What do people usually regret on their deathbed? What do these regrets tell us about how we should live? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss 5 regrets of the dying.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do people usually regret on their deathbed? What do these regrets tell us about how we should live? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss 5 regrets of the dying.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you find life difficult? We all face challenges, difficulties, and struggles in life. What are the challenges we face? Do we all face the same challenges? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the challenges of being human. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find life difficult? We all face challenges, difficulties, and struggles in life. What are the challenges we face? Do we all face the same challenges? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the challenges of being human.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find life difficult? We all face challenges, difficulties, and struggles in life. What are the challenges we face? Do we all face the same challenges? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the challenges of being human.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you need a teacher to learn something? Does it make sense to learn something even if you aren’t going to make money from it? Is self-education important? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of self-education.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you need a teacher to learn something? Does it make sense to learn something even if you aren’t going to make money from it? Is self-education important? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of self-education.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you struggle with letting things go? Do you find yourself holding grudges? Does it feel impossible to let things go? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why letting go feels impossible and how to actually do it.  Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you struggle with letting things go? Do you find yourself holding grudges? Does it feel impossible to let things go? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why letting go feels impossible and how to actually do it. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you struggle with letting things go? Do you find yourself holding grudges? Does it feel impossible to let things go? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why letting go feels impossible and how to actually do it. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you disappointed with life? Do you often find yourself unhappy with circumstances? Do you wish things turned out differently in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with disappointments in life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you disappointed with life? Do you often find yourself unhappy with circumstances? Do you wish things turned out differently in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with disappointments in life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you disappointed with life? Do you often find yourself unhappy with circumstances? Do you wish things turned out differently in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with disappointments in life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Join Danny and Randy as they explore the top questions related to spirituality and philosophy that were searched by each state in the U.S.A. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Join Danny and Randy as they explore the top questions related to spirituality and philosophy that were searched by each state in the U.S.A.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Join Danny and Randy as they explore the top questions related to spirituality and philosophy that were searched by each state in the U.S.A.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you like to be in control? Does your desire for control limit your freedom? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss losing control and finding freedom.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you like to be in control? Does your desire for control limit your freedom? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss losing control and finding freedom.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you like to be in control? Does your desire for control limit your freedom? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss losing control and finding freedom.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Science fiction books and movies often imagine futures with amazing inventions, technological marvels, and other advances that are currently impossible. Will any of the futures these stories imagine actually become reality? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether the future will happen like science fiction predicts.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Is how you think influencing how you feel? Are there thoughts we should all avoid? What types of thinking are most harmful?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss 3 thoughts that will ruin your life. We reference the following book in this episode: “How to Make Yourself Happy, and Remarkably Less Disturbable,” by Albert Ellis, PhD. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you hav...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is how you think influencing how you feel? Are there thoughts we should all avoid? What types of thinking are most harmful?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss 3 thoughts that will ruin your life.</p><p>We reference the following book in this episode: “How to Make Yourself Happy, and Remarkably Less Disturbable,” by Albert Ellis, PhD.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is how you think influencing how you feel? Are there thoughts we should all avoid? What types of thinking are most harmful?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss 3 thoughts that will ruin your life.</p><p>We reference the following book in this episode: “How to Make Yourself Happy, and Remarkably Less Disturbable,” by Albert Ellis, PhD.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you look for meaning or purpose through your job? Is there more to life than work? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss finding meaning beyond your career. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you look for meaning or purpose through your job? Is there more to life than work? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss finding meaning beyond your career.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you look for meaning or purpose through your job? Is there more to life than work? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss finding meaning beyond your career.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you waiting for the perfect moment to make a big change in your life? Have you ever put your own desires, wants, or happiness on hold because the time just wasn’t right? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you should stop wasting life waiting for the perfect moment.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you waiting for the perfect moment to make a big change in your life? Have you ever put your own desires, wants, or happiness on hold because the time just wasn’t right? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you should stop wasting life waiting for the perfect moment.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you special? Do you think you’re unique and that you will impact the world? What if you’re wrong? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you’re not special and why that’s the good news.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you special? Do you think you’re unique and that you will impact the world? What if you’re wrong? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you’re not special and why that’s the good news.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is life meaningless? Is everything a matter of interpretation, perspective? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Camus thought life is absurd. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is life meaningless? Is everything a matter of interpretation, perspective? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Camus thought life is absurd.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is life meaningless? Is everything a matter of interpretation, perspective? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Camus thought life is absurd.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Has someone ever told you that you should try meditation? What’s the point of meditation? Danny and Randy discuss Shunryu Suzuki’s “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind.”</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Has someone ever told you that you should try meditation? What’s the point of meditation? Danny and Randy discuss Shunryu Suzuki’s “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind.”</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you have a highly critical inner-voice? Does your inner voice say things to you that you would never say to a friend? Why is it so difficult to practice self-compassion? Danny and Randy discuss self-compassion.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you have a highly critical inner-voice? Does your inner voice say things to you that you would never say to a friend? Why is it so difficult to practice self-compassion? Danny and Randy discuss self-compassion.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Self-help books tell us to go after the life we want, but what if that’s wrong? Is it possible to want the life you get? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to want the life you get. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Self-help books tell us to go after the life we want, but what if that’s wrong? Is it possible to want the life you get? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to want the life you get.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Self-help books tell us to go after the life we want, but what if that’s wrong? Is it possible to want the life you get? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to want the life you get.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  John Stuart Mill famously claimed that “is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied…”  Do you often find that you’re dissatisfied? When you are feeling satisfied, does it last? Why are we so prone to dissatisfaction? What can we do to be satisfied with our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be satisfied. Subscribe to E...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>John Stuart Mill famously claimed that “is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied…” </p><p>Do you often find that you’re dissatisfied? When you are feeling satisfied, does it last? Why are we so prone to dissatisfaction? What can we do to be satisfied with our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be satisfied.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>John Stuart Mill famously claimed that “is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied…” </p><p>Do you often find that you’re dissatisfied? When you are feeling satisfied, does it last? Why are we so prone to dissatisfaction? What can we do to be satisfied with our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be satisfied.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Everyone dies…Danny and Randy discuss regrets of the dying. Discover what you can do to live authentically and without regrets! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Everyone dies…Danny and Randy discuss regrets of the dying. Discover what you can do to live authentically and without regrets!</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Everyone dies…Danny and Randy discuss regrets of the dying. Discover what you can do to live authentically and without regrets!</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you get upset when things don’t go exactly as you planned? Do you wish you had more control? Do you struggle with feelings of insecurity? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should let go of control. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you get upset when things don’t go exactly as you planned? Do you wish you had more control? Do you struggle with feelings of insecurity? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should let go of control.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you get upset when things don’t go exactly as you planned? Do you wish you had more control? Do you struggle with feelings of insecurity? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should let go of control.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you ever think about your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? What happens after we die? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss death and other stuff. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you ever think about your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? What happens after we die? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss death and other stuff.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you ever think about your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? What happens after we die? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss death and other stuff.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you take pleasure in other people’s misfortune? Do you wish you were able to stop and enjoy the simpler things in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the concepts of Schadenfreude or the Simple Pleasures.  Thanks to listener Jon B. for suggesting this topic.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you take pleasure in other people’s misfortune? Do you wish you were able to stop and enjoy the simpler things in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the concepts of Schadenfreude or the Simple Pleasures. </p><p>Thanks to listener Jon B. for suggesting this topic. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you take pleasure in other people’s misfortune? Do you wish you were able to stop and enjoy the simpler things in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the concepts of Schadenfreude or the Simple Pleasures. </p><p>Thanks to listener Jon B. for suggesting this topic. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What is consciousness? Is consciousness based completely on the physical, on neurons firing in the brain? What makes us who we are? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore consciousness and the self. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What is consciousness? Is consciousness based completely on the physical, on neurons firing in the brain? What makes us who we are? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore consciousness and the self.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What is consciousness? Is consciousness based completely on the physical, on neurons firing in the brain? What makes us who we are? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore consciousness and the self.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Did ancient thinkers get anything right about modern life? Is ancient wisdom still applicable in contemporary life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what ancient wisdom got right about modern life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Did ancient thinkers get anything right about modern life? Is ancient wisdom still applicable in contemporary life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what ancient wisdom got right about modern life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Did ancient thinkers get anything right about modern life? Is ancient wisdom still applicable in contemporary life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what ancient wisdom got right about modern life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do your thoughts limit you? Is it possible to change how you think, to free yourself from the confines of your beliefs and values? Can we ever break free from the prison of our own minds? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how our thoughts imprison us and how to break free. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, se...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do your thoughts limit you? Is it possible to change how you think, to free yourself from the confines of your beliefs and values? Can we ever break free from the prison of our own minds? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how our thoughts imprison us and how to break free.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do your thoughts limit you? Is it possible to change how you think, to free yourself from the confines of your beliefs and values? Can we ever break free from the prison of our own minds? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how our thoughts imprison us and how to break free.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Everyone has problems. Where do our problems come from? Can we ever be free of problems? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the origin of problems. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Does life seem like it’s harder than ever? Do you find yourself struggling to stay positive, to keep things in perspective? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss some everyday worries they’ve been dealing with.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Misattribution is a cognitive bias that occurs when someone incorrectly assigns the cause or source of their emotions, memories, or experiences. For example, you feel down or depressed, so you go buy something you don’t need. How can we address misattribution? What does modern Stoicism suggest for dealing with misattribution? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss misattribution and modern stoicism. </p><p>Thanks to listener @_thenyounoticeyourethinking for this episode topic.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Should we structure our lives around certain principles? Can adopting Stoic principles make our lives better? Danny and Randy discuss Stoic principles to live by. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Should we structure our lives around certain principles? Can adopting Stoic principles make our lives better? Danny and Randy discuss Stoic principles to live by.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Should we structure our lives around certain principles? Can adopting Stoic principles make our lives better? Danny and Randy discuss Stoic principles to live by.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>What is the Daoist concept of wu-wei? Is wu-wei similar to any concepts from Western philosophy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the Daoist concept of wu-wei or effortless action.</p><p>Thanks to listener Jon B. for suggesting this topic! </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is the Daoist concept of wu-wei? Is wu-wei similar to any concepts from Western philosophy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the Daoist concept of wu-wei or effortless action.</p><p>Thanks to listener Jon B. for suggesting this topic! </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Why do you feel depressed, anxious, or unhappy? Do we have control over our emotions? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we are responsible for our emotions. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Why do you feel depressed, anxious, or unhappy? Do we have control over our emotions? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we are responsible for our emotions.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Why do you feel depressed, anxious, or unhappy? Do we have control over our emotions? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we are responsible for our emotions.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Have you ever struggled with your own negative thoughts? Have you said things to yourself that you would never say to someone you love? How can we quiet our negative inner monologue? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss quieting the mind. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Have you ever struggled with your own negative thoughts? Have you said things to yourself that you would never say to someone you love? How can we quiet our negative inner monologue? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss quieting the mind.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Have you ever struggled with your own negative thoughts? Have you said things to yourself that you would never say to someone you love? How can we quiet our negative inner monologue? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss quieting the mind.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you lonely? Do you find it hard to meet people and make new friends? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss friendship in the age of distractions. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you lonely? Do you find it hard to meet people and make new friends? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss friendship in the age of distractions.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you lonely? Do you find it hard to meet people and make new friends? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss friendship in the age of distractions.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  When you’re depressed or anxious, does it seem like you'll feel that way forever? Do you resist change? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the reality that nothing lasts forever. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When you’re depressed or anxious, does it seem like you&apos;ll feel that way forever? Do you resist change? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the reality that nothing lasts forever.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When you’re depressed or anxious, does it seem like you&apos;ll feel that way forever? Do you resist change? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the reality that nothing lasts forever.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is self-improvement more important than self-acceptance? Does wanting to improve yourself mean you don’t accept yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss self-improvement and self-acceptance. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you lie to yourself? Do you make up reasons to justify your actions? What does it mean to be honest with yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss being honest with oneself. Thanks to listener Eli for suggesting this topic!  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you lie to yourself? Do you make up reasons to justify your actions? What does it mean to be honest with yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss being honest with oneself.</p><p>Thanks to listener Eli for suggesting this topic! </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you lie to yourself? Do you make up reasons to justify your actions? What does it mean to be honest with yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss being honest with oneself.</p><p>Thanks to listener Eli for suggesting this topic! </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  If we are living in a simulation, would you be able to tell? Would your sense of right and wrong change if you knew everything is a lie? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what we know and whether everything we know is a lie. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>If we are living in a simulation, would you be able to tell? Would your sense of right and wrong change if you knew everything is a lie? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what we know and whether everything we know is a lie.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>If we are living in a simulation, would you be able to tell? Would your sense of right and wrong change if you knew everything is a lie? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what we know and whether everything we know is a lie.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Nietzsche famously argued that truth is a matter of perspective. If truth depends on perspective, is it possible to know anything without assuming a point of view? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss truth and perspective. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Nietzsche famously argued that truth is a matter of perspective. If truth depends on perspective, is it possible to know anything without assuming a point of view? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss truth and perspective.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Nietzsche famously argued that truth is a matter of perspective. If truth depends on perspective, is it possible to know anything without assuming a point of view? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss truth and perspective.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you wish things went faster? Does it take too long to learn something new or master a new skill? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything is so slow.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you wish things went faster? Does it take too long to learn something new or master a new skill? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything is so slow.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you wish things went faster? Does it take too long to learn something new or master a new skill? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything is so slow.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are we responsible for our actions, our choices? Are we free, or are our actions determined by other factors? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we have free will. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are we responsible for our actions, our choices? Are we free, or are our actions determined by other factors? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we have free will.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are we responsible for our actions, our choices? Are we free, or are our actions determined by other factors? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we have free will.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are ancient philosophies like Epicureanism still relevant today? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Epicureanism is still applicable.   Thanks to listener Alex B. for this episode topic. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are ancient philosophies like Epicureanism still relevant today? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Epicureanism is still applicable.  </p><p>Thanks to listener Alex B. for this episode topic.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are ancient philosophies like Epicureanism still relevant today? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Epicureanism is still applicable.  </p><p>Thanks to listener Alex B. for this episode topic.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you care too much? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the subtle art of not giving a f*ck. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you care too much? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the subtle art of not giving a f*ck.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you care too much? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the subtle art of not giving a f*ck.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you anxious? Do you know what causes your anxiety? What can you do to overcome your anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, depression, and what might help. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you anxious? Do you know what causes your anxiety? What can you do to overcome your anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, depression, and what might help.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you anxious? Do you know what causes your anxiety? What can you do to overcome your anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, depression, and what might help.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>What is &#39;Good&#39;?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Is it possible to define the good in a way that everyone would accept? Is ‘good’ something defined only relative to the individual or community?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and what is good. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is it possible to define the good in a way that everyone would accept? Is ‘good’ something defined only relative to the individual or community?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and what is good.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is it possible to define the good in a way that everyone would accept? Is ‘good’ something defined only relative to the individual or community?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and what is good.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you find it hard to be positive? Do you wish you were happy, joyful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be joyful. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find it hard to be positive? Do you wish you were happy, joyful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be joyful.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Importance of Reading</itunes:title>
    <title>The Importance of Reading</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you read? Are you convinced reading isn’t worthwhile? Do you want to read more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of reading. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you read? Are you convinced reading isn’t worthwhile? Do you want to read more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of reading.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you read? Are you convinced reading isn’t worthwhile? Do you want to read more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of reading.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you chasing perfection? Are you trying to be your ‘ideal self’? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ‘ideal self’ trap and how to deal with it.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you chasing perfection? Are you trying to be your ‘ideal self’? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ‘ideal self’ trap and how to deal with it. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you chasing perfection? Are you trying to be your ‘ideal self’? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ‘ideal self’ trap and how to deal with it. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is life ultimately meaningless? Is it possible to figure out the meaning of life? What can you do to find meaning in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the meaning of life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is life ultimately meaningless? Is it possible to figure out the meaning of life? What can you do to find meaning in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the meaning of life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you find yourself rushing from one thing to the next? Do you feel stressed, overworked, exhausted? Are you afraid that if you slow down, you’ll love momentum? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to slow down. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find yourself rushing from one thing to the next? Do you feel stressed, overworked, exhausted? Are you afraid that if you slow down, you’ll love momentum? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to slow down.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find yourself rushing from one thing to the next? Do you feel stressed, overworked, exhausted? Are you afraid that if you slow down, you’ll love momentum? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to slow down.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you depressed? Do you know why you are depressed? Does being civilized cause depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being civilized causes depression and what we can do about it.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you depressed? Do you know why you are depressed? Does being civilized cause depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being civilized causes depression and what we can do about it.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you depressed? Do you know why you are depressed? Does being civilized cause depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being civilized causes depression and what we can do about it.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What is existential despair? Is existential despair the same thing as existential dread or angst? What triggers existential despair? What should you do if you experience the profound sense of anxiety, alienation, or disorientation that arises from contemplating fundamental aspects of the human condition/experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss existential despair.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!&nb...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What is existential despair? Is existential despair the same thing as existential dread or angst? What triggers existential despair? What should you do if you experience the profound sense of anxiety, alienation, or disorientation that arises from contemplating fundamental aspects of the human condition/experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss existential despair. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What is existential despair? Is existential despair the same thing as existential dread or angst? What triggers existential despair? What should you do if you experience the profound sense of anxiety, alienation, or disorientation that arises from contemplating fundamental aspects of the human condition/experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss existential despair. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Wouldn’t it be nice if there were rules for how to live life? Would having rules for life make it easier to live a good life? Should we be applying rules to our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss rules for life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Wouldn’t it be nice if there were rules for how to live life? Would having rules for life make it easier to live a good life? Should we be applying rules to our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss rules for life.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Wouldn’t it be nice if there were rules for how to live life? Would having rules for life make it easier to live a good life? Should we be applying rules to our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss rules for life.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>When Your Momentum Stops: How to Respond to Plateaus in Life</itunes:title>
    <title>When Your Momentum Stops: How to Respond to Plateaus in Life</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you stuck? Do you feel lost? Have you hit a plateau? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to respond to plateaus in life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you stuck? Do you feel lost? Have you hit a plateau? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to respond to plateaus in life. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Why does it sometimes seem like everything is a gimmick, a scam? What does it mean to trust? Are we facing a trust crisis? Can you trust anyone? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss trust.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Have you ever lied to someone? Do you believe lying is always wrong? When, if ever, is lying justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether lying is ever justified. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Have you ever lied to someone? Do you believe lying is always wrong? When, if ever, is lying justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether lying is ever justified.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Have you ever lied to someone? Do you believe lying is always wrong? When, if ever, is lying justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether lying is ever justified.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you having an existential crisis? Do you know what you believe? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how we can live even when we don’t know what to believe. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you having an existential crisis? Do you know what you believe? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how we can live even when we don’t know what to believe.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you having an existential crisis? Do you know what you believe? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how we can live even when we don’t know what to believe.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Does it ever feel like things just suck? Was there ever a time when things didn’t suck? Why does everything suck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything sucks. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Does it ever feel like things just suck? Was there ever a time when things didn’t suck? Why does everything suck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything sucks.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Does it ever feel like things just suck? Was there ever a time when things didn’t suck? Why does everything suck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything sucks.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find being present a struggle? Are you constantly worried about the future or living in the past? Are our memories reliable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the power of now.   </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find being present a struggle? Are you constantly worried about the future or living in the past? Are our memories reliable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the power of now.   </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you lash out at others? Does it feel like the world is full of idiots? Are you constantly arguing and stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what it really means to pick your battles. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you lash out at others? Does it feel like the world is full of idiots? Are you constantly arguing and stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what it really means to pick your battles.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you lash out at others? Does it feel like the world is full of idiots? Are you constantly arguing and stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what it really means to pick your battles.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is suicide ever okay? What is the difference between euthanasia and assisted suicide? What is philosophical suicide? Danny and Randy explore the topic of suicide.  </p><p>If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help.   </p><p>Suicide hotline #988</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is suicide ever okay? What is the difference between euthanasia and assisted suicide? What is philosophical suicide? Danny and Randy explore the topic of suicide.  </p><p>If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help.   </p><p>Suicide hotline #988</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What is the best way to deal with feeling overwhelmed? How can you keep your momentum while still taking time to enjoy yourself? What video games are Danny and Randy playing/excited to play? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss their recent problems, victories, video games, and more.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What is the best way to deal with feeling overwhelmed? How can you keep your momentum while still taking time to enjoy yourself? What video games are Danny and Randy playing/excited to play? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss their recent problems, victories, video games, and more.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Many of us chastise ourselves for our errors, berate ourselves for our failures, and generally use overly critical self-talk. Discover how to change your relationship to yourself with positive self-talk. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Many of us chastise ourselves for our errors, berate ourselves for our failures, and generally use overly critical self-talk. Discover how to change your relationship to yourself with positive self-talk.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Many of us chastise ourselves for our errors, berate ourselves for our failures, and generally use overly critical self-talk. Discover how to change your relationship to yourself with positive self-talk.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  “The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates   A worthwhile life, Socrates thought, is an examined life. It is through questions that we begin to explore and examine life. What questions are important? What questions should we ask if we want to live a good life?  Explore questions that will change your life. Learn to look at the world differently, at life differently, and change your perspective. Subs...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates  </p><p>A worthwhile life, Socrates thought, is an examined life. It is through questions that we begin to explore and examine life. What questions are important? What questions should we ask if we want to live a good life? </p><p>Explore questions that will change your life. Learn to look at the world differently, at life differently, and change your perspective.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>How to Stop Limiting Yourself</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are there things you don’t do because you think you’re not good enough? Do you keep working at a job you hate simply because you’re afraid of pursuing something new? Do you feel constrained by social pressures, beliefs, and obligations? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to stop limiting yourself. Free yourself from limiting beliefs and start living your best life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!&nbs...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are there things you don’t do because you think you’re not good enough? Do you keep working at a job you hate simply because you’re afraid of pursuing something new? Do you feel constrained by social pressures, beliefs, and obligations? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to stop limiting yourself. Free yourself from limiting beliefs and start living your best life. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are there things you don’t do because you think you’re not good enough? Do you keep working at a job you hate simply because you’re afraid of pursuing something new? Do you feel constrained by social pressures, beliefs, and obligations? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to stop limiting yourself. Free yourself from limiting beliefs and start living your best life. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  If you are anything like us, you have a hard time resting. It can be challenging to take time out from our busy lives, even when we need to. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to rest. Take a break and listen now. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>If you are anything like us, you have a hard time resting. It can be challenging to take time out from our busy lives, even when we need to. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to rest. Take a break and listen now.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>If you are anything like us, you have a hard time resting. It can be challenging to take time out from our busy lives, even when we need to. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to rest. Take a break and listen now.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you feel lost? Do you dream of doing something different? Did you choose your path in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to find your way. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel lost? Do you dream of doing something different? Did you choose your path in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to find your way.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel lost? Do you dream of doing something different? Did you choose your path in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to find your way.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you struggle to build good, healthy relationships? Do you wish it was easier to make friends and meet people? Do you want strong, lasting relationships? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to build relationships.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@pr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you struggle to build good, healthy relationships? Do you wish it was easier to make friends and meet people? Do you want strong, lasting relationships? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to build relationships.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you struggle to build good, healthy relationships? Do you wish it was easier to make friends and meet people? Do you want strong, lasting relationships? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to build relationships.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>What to do When You&#39;re Tired </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you get angry or depressed when you’re tired? Do you struggle with being tired? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you’re tired. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you get angry or depressed when you’re tired? Do you struggle with being tired? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you’re tired.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you get angry or depressed when you’re tired? Do you struggle with being tired? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you’re tired.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you wish you had less problems? Do you ever feel like there will always be problems in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why there are always problems. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you wish you had less problems? Do you ever feel like there will always be problems in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why there are always problems.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you wish you had less problems? Do you ever feel like there will always be problems in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why there are always problems.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>What Should We Do with the Existential Stoic? </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Existential Stoic podcast is now in its sixth season. Should we continue doing the podcast? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what they’ll do with the podcast.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Existential Stoic podcast is now in its sixth season. Should we continue doing the podcast? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what they’ll do with the podcast. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Existential Stoic podcast is now in its sixth season. Should we continue doing the podcast? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what they’ll do with the podcast. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you find it hard to interact with some people? Are there people that get on your nerves, stress you out, or annoy you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with assholes. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find it hard to interact with some people? Are there people that get on your nerves, stress you out, or annoy you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with assholes.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How often do you spend time in nature? Is technology distracting you from experiencing the world around you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the role of nature in our lives.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Many of us struggle at times with feelings of boredom and loneliness. Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you are feeling bored and lonely. Listen now to discover healthy ways to get through difficult times in life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Many of us struggle at times with feelings of boredom and loneliness. Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you are feeling bored and lonely. Listen now to discover healthy ways to get through difficult times in life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Many of us struggle at times with feelings of boredom and loneliness. Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you are feeling bored and lonely. Listen now to discover healthy ways to get through difficult times in life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you struggle with organization? Would you like less ‘stuff’ in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to tidy up. Listen now and start dropping the stuff that is holding you back! </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you struggle with organization? Would you like less ‘stuff’ in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to tidy up. Listen now and start dropping the stuff that is holding you back! </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you get angry with yourself? Do you criticize or even hate yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to love yourself. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you get angry with yourself? Do you criticize or even hate yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to love yourself.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you get angry with yourself? Do you criticize or even hate yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to love yourself.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  When a situation makes you anxious, do you immediately remove yourself from it? Do you stay away from things or situations that make you anxious or depressed? What’s the best way to overcome the obstacles and limits created by anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how exposure can help us overcome our anxiety.  This episode references an episode of This American Life, “Swim Towards the Shark” Subscribe ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When a situation makes you anxious, do you immediately remove yourself from it? Do you stay away from things or situations that make you anxious or depressed? What’s the best way to overcome the obstacles and limits created by anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how exposure can help us overcome our anxiety. </p><p>This episode references an episode of This American Life, “Swim Towards the Shark”</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When a situation makes you anxious, do you immediately remove yourself from it? Do you stay away from things or situations that make you anxious or depressed? What’s the best way to overcome the obstacles and limits created by anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how exposure can help us overcome our anxiety. </p><p>This episode references an episode of This American Life, “Swim Towards the Shark”</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are problems always a part of life? Are there certain problems that persist no matter what you do? In this episode, Danny and Randy ask whether problems are permanent.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are problems always a part of life? Are there certain problems that persist no matter what you do? In this episode, Danny and Randy ask whether problems are permanent. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are problems always a part of life? Are there certain problems that persist no matter what you do? In this episode, Danny and Randy ask whether problems are permanent. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you get anxious when you have to make a big choice? Are you responsible for the choices you make? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the hidden cost of choice. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you get anxious when you have to make a big choice? Are you responsible for the choices you make? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the hidden cost of choice.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you get anxious when you have to make a big choice? Are you responsible for the choices you make? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the hidden cost of choice.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you in a rut? Are you unhappy, tired...miserable? Do you need a fresh start? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to start over. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you in a rut? Are you unhappy, tired...miserable? Do you need a fresh start? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to start over.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you in a rut? Are you unhappy, tired...miserable? Do you need a fresh start? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to start over.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Is going to work a struggle? Do you feel trapped at work? Does the thought of work make you exhausted…depressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why your job sucks. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are some of your habits hurting you? Are there habits you’d be better off without? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss habits worth quitting. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are some of your habits hurting you? Are there habits you’d be better off without? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss habits worth quitting.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are some of your habits hurting you? Are there habits you’d be better off without? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss habits worth quitting.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Success versus Fulfillment - Can You Have Both?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Should you pursue success or fulfillment? Is it possible to both succeed and be fulfilled? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine success and fulfillment and ask whether it is possible to have both. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Should you pursue success or fulfillment? Is it possible to both succeed and be fulfilled? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine success and fulfillment and ask whether it is possible to have both.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Should you pursue success or fulfillment? Is it possible to both succeed and be fulfilled? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine success and fulfillment and ask whether it is possible to have both.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you want to be highly effective? Do you want to get more done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be effective. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you want to be highly effective? Do you want to get more done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be effective.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you want to be highly effective? Do you want to get more done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be effective.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier</itunes:title>
    <title>Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are there things you learned later in life that you wish you had known much earlier? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life lessons that they wish they knew earlier in life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are there things you learned later in life that you wish you had known much earlier? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life lessons that they wish they knew earlier in life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are there things you learned later in life that you wish you had known much earlier? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life lessons that they wish they knew earlier in life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>A Field Guide to a Happy Life - with Massimo Pigliucci</itunes:title>
    <title>A Field Guide to a Happy Life - with Massimo Pigliucci</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Special guest, Massimo Pigliucci, joins Danny and Randy to discuss Stoicism and his recent book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living. In the main part of Field Guide, Massimo reimagines and updates Epictetus’ famous Enchiridion (or handbook).  Listen now to learn about Massimo’s wonderful new book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life, and discover practical tools to help you live a better, happy li...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Special guest, Massimo Pigliucci, joins Danny and Randy to discuss Stoicism and his recent book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living. In the main part of Field Guide, Massimo reimagines and updates Epictetus’ famous Enchiridion (or handbook). </p><p>Listen now to learn about Massimo’s wonderful new book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life, and discover practical tools to help you live a better, happy life.</p><p>Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. Check Massimo’s blog, Figs in Winter, for a list of published works and social media info.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Special guest, Massimo Pigliucci, joins Danny and Randy to discuss Stoicism and his recent book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living. In the main part of Field Guide, Massimo reimagines and updates Epictetus’ famous Enchiridion (or handbook). </p><p>Listen now to learn about Massimo’s wonderful new book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life, and discover practical tools to help you live a better, happy life.</p><p>Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. Check Massimo’s blog, Figs in Winter, for a list of published works and social media info.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>&quot;The Nicomachean Ethics&quot; by Aristotle</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  We explore The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle in our latest Books You Should Read series. Discover one of the most important works in philosophy. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We explore The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle in our latest Books You Should Read series. Discover one of the most important works in philosophy.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We explore The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle in our latest Books You Should Read series. Discover one of the most important works in philosophy.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Feeling Unmotivated</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you struggling to get things done? Do you find yourself feeling unmotivated, down? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling unmotivated. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you struggling to get things done? Do you find yourself feeling unmotivated, down? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling unmotivated.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you struggling to get things done? Do you find yourself feeling unmotivated, down? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling unmotivated.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Death, Guilt, and Other Topics</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  How can we live without regret? What should we do when we experience guilt? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore death, guilt, and other topics. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How can we live without regret? What should we do when we experience guilt? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore death, guilt, and other topics.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How can we live without regret? What should we do when we experience guilt? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore death, guilt, and other topics.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Bible Says Everything is Meaningless</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  “‘Meaningless! Meaningless!’ says the Teacher. ‘Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless!’” (Ecclesiastes 1)  The Bible says everything is meaningless? Is all meaning merely a construct? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine the claim in the Bible that everything is meaningless. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>“‘Meaningless! Meaningless!’ says the Teacher. ‘Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless!’” (Ecclesiastes 1) </p><p>The Bible says everything is meaningless? Is all meaning merely a construct? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine the claim in the Bible that everything is meaningless.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>“‘Meaningless! Meaningless!’ says the Teacher. ‘Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless!’” (Ecclesiastes 1) </p><p>The Bible says everything is meaningless? Is all meaning merely a construct? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine the claim in the Bible that everything is meaningless.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What’s the meaning of life? Is there a god? What makes life worth living? Are we free? In this episode, Danny and Randy tackle the most important existential questions. Listen now to hear their answers to some of the toughest questions. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@proton...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What’s the meaning of life? Is there a god? What makes life worth living? Are we free? In this episode, Danny and Randy tackle the most important existential questions. Listen now to hear their answers to some of the toughest questions.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What’s the meaning of life? Is there a god? What makes life worth living? Are we free? In this episode, Danny and Randy tackle the most important existential questions. Listen now to hear their answers to some of the toughest questions.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Should You Chase Money? </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Does money buy happiness? Should we pursue our passion or a paycheck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you should chase money.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Does money buy happiness? Should we pursue our passion or a paycheck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you should chase money. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does the future hold? Do science fiction books ever get the future right? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the future.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What does the future hold? Do science fiction books ever get the future right? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the future. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does the future hold? Do science fiction books ever get the future right? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the future. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We all want a shortcut, an easy path to a good life…Danny and Randy discuss the most important lifehacks, lessons, and routines they have learned.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We all want a shortcut, an easy path to a good life…Danny and Randy discuss the most important lifehacks, lessons, and routines they have learned.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  We live in a big world full of unknowns…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to understand the world around you. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We live in a big world full of unknowns…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to understand the world around you.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Change is the only constant in life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss change, the changing seasons, and the season of life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Change is the only constant in life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss change, the changing seasons, and the season of life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Change is the only constant in life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss change, the changing seasons, and the season of life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you have a negative outlook? How do our beliefs and thoughts determine or influence the world we experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss cognitive distortion and how to transform your thinking. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existent...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you have a negative outlook? How do our beliefs and thoughts determine or influence the world we experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss cognitive distortion and how to transform your thinking.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you have a negative outlook? How do our beliefs and thoughts determine or influence the world we experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss cognitive distortion and how to transform your thinking.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you always in a rush? Are you impatient? Do you never have enough time to do all the things you want to do? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the benefit of waiting. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you always in a rush? Are you impatient? Do you never have enough time to do all the things you want to do? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the benefit of waiting.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you always in a rush? Are you impatient? Do you never have enough time to do all the things you want to do? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the benefit of waiting.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  The more we turn away from our problems, the worse they tend to get. Danny and Randy discuss the importance of facing your problems and doing what’s difficult. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>The more we turn away from our problems, the worse they tend to get. Danny and Randy discuss the importance of facing your problems and doing what’s difficult.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>The more we turn away from our problems, the worse they tend to get. Danny and Randy discuss the importance of facing your problems and doing what’s difficult.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel lost...stuck? Do you feel like you are on the wrong path and don’t know how to find your way again? Danny and Randy discuss how to find your path in life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel lost...stuck? Do you feel like you are on the wrong path and don’t know how to find your way again? Danny and Randy discuss how to find your path in life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Hell is Other People!</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Sartre famously wrote, “Hell is–other people!”  Do other people frustrate you? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore why we can become frustrated by others. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Sartre famously wrote, “Hell is–other people!”  Do other people frustrate you? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore why we can become frustrated by others.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Sartre famously wrote, “Hell is–other people!”  Do other people frustrate you? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore why we can become frustrated by others.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you say ‘Yes’ too often? Are you afraid that if you don’t take every opportunity that you might miss out? Should you say ‘No’ more often? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we shouldn’t hustle. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you say ‘Yes’ too often? Are you afraid that if you don’t take every opportunity that you might miss out? Should you say ‘No’ more often? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we shouldn’t hustle. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>How to Influence &amp; Persuade</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you wish more people listened to you? Do you want to be more persuasive and influential? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to influence and persuade. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you wish more people listened to you? Do you want to be more persuasive and influential? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to influence and persuade.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you wish more people listened to you? Do you want to be more persuasive and influential? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to influence and persuade.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Truth is Wrong!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Is it always wrong to lie? How often do you tell the absolute truth? Do people lie normally? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why the truth is wrong. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is it always wrong to lie? How often do you tell the absolute truth? Do people lie normally? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why the truth is wrong.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Is it always wrong to lie? How often do you tell the absolute truth? Do people lie normally? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why the truth is wrong.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Danny and Randy discuss how to stop feeling sorry for yourself. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Danny and Randy discuss how to stop feeling sorry for yourself.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Danny and Randy discuss how to stop feeling sorry for yourself.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When you’re bored or depressed, why does it seem like time drags on? In contrast, why does time literally fly-by when you’re having fun? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss time.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When you’re bored or depressed, why does it seem like time drags on? In contrast, why does time literally fly-by when you’re having fun? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss time.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  When people annoy you, do you turn the other cheek? Do you try to treat others as you would like to be treated? Does following the golden rule actually work? What does it mean to follow the golden rule? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the golden rule. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to:...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When people annoy you, do you turn the other cheek? Do you try to treat others as you would like to be treated? Does following the golden rule actually work? What does it mean to follow the golden rule? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the golden rule.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When people annoy you, do you turn the other cheek? Do you try to treat others as you would like to be treated? Does following the golden rule actually work? What does it mean to follow the golden rule? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the golden rule.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>“If it was meant to be, it would have happened…” “It’s okay, it just wasn’t meant to be.” What do we mean when we say something was or wasn’t “meant to be”? Is anything really meant to be? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what, if anything, is “meant to be,” and the reasons why we use this phrase.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>“If it was meant to be, it would have happened…” “It’s okay, it just wasn’t meant to be.” What do we mean when we say something was or wasn’t “meant to be”? Is anything really meant to be? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what, if anything, is “meant to be,” and the reasons why we use this phrase.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you have problems? Do you find it difficult to deal with problems in life? Do you feel like there are always problems?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why life has problems.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you have problems? Do you find it difficult to deal with problems in life? Do you feel like there are always problems?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why life has problems.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Existentialists and Stoics recognize the importance of choice. Our choices define us, through our choices we make ourselves and establish what is meaningful. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to choose like an existentialist and stoic. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialst...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Existentialists and Stoics recognize the importance of choice. Our choices define us, through our choices we make ourselves and establish what is meaningful. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to choose like an existentialist and stoic.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Existentialists and Stoics recognize the importance of choice. Our choices define us, through our choices we make ourselves and establish what is meaningful. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to choose like an existentialist and stoic.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>If you want something, you must ask for it. Asking the right question means knowing what you want, what you value, and therefore it requires knowing what you are asking for. In this Quick Fix, explore questions with Danny &amp; Randy, discover their importance, and learn how to ask more effective questions.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>If you want something, you must ask for it. Asking the right question means knowing what you want, what you value, and therefore it requires knowing what you are asking for. In this Quick Fix, explore questions with Danny &amp; Randy, discover their importance, and learn how to ask more effective questions.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  We find charismatic people inspiring and magnetic. When you are charismatic, people are more likely to listen to you and take notice. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We find charismatic people inspiring and magnetic. When you are charismatic, people are more likely to listen to you and take notice.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We find charismatic people inspiring and magnetic. When you are charismatic, people are more likely to listen to you and take notice.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  How we think defines us. Danny and Randy explore thinking big. Thinking big is about changing your perspective and planning for big success. Learn how to think differently, change your perspective, and think big. Listen to discover tips to help you start thinking big now. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How we think defines us. Danny and Randy explore thinking big. Thinking big is about changing your perspective and planning for big success. Learn how to think differently, change your perspective, and think big. Listen to discover tips to help you start thinking big now.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How we think defines us. Danny and Randy explore thinking big. Thinking big is about changing your perspective and planning for big success. Learn how to think differently, change your perspective, and think big. Listen to discover tips to help you start thinking big now.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What is the purpose of education? Does education prepare people for life? Is it worth the cost? Danny and Randy explore the flaws of education, the importance of teaching yourself, and the value of learning new things...</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What is the purpose of education? Does education prepare people for life? Is it worth the cost? Danny and Randy explore the flaws of education, the importance of teaching yourself, and the value of learning new things...</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you feeling down, stuck…depressed? Do you find it hard to be positive? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling shitty and what we can do to change our attitudes and feel better. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you feeling down, stuck…depressed? Do you find it hard to be positive? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling shitty and what we can do to change our attitudes and feel better.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you feeling down, stuck…depressed? Do you find it hard to be positive? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling shitty and what we can do to change our attitudes and feel better.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you feel out of sorts? Are you disorganized, stressed, anxious…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find balance in life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel out of sorts? Are you disorganized, stressed, anxious…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find balance in life. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel out of sorts? Are you disorganized, stressed, anxious…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find balance in life. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How do you handle misery? What do you do when you are depressed, dissatisfied ...suffering? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be miserable. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What do you do when the unexpected happens? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the unexpected curve balls life throws at us and how best to handle them.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When was the last time you really considered some deep philosophical questions? Questions like: Why does suffering happen? Is there anything wrong with being selfish? Does morality come from within or outside ourselves? In this episode (part 2), Danny and Randy ask and answer additional thought-provoking philosophical questions.   </p><p>Philosophical Question List used in this episode: <a href='https://homeschooladventure.com/blog/philosophical-questions/'>240 Thought-Provoking Philosophical Questions [Sorted By Category] - Homeschool Adventure</a></p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When was the last time you really considered some deep philosophical questions? Questions like: Why does suffering happen? Is there anything wrong with being selfish? Does morality come from within or outside ourselves? In this episode (part 2), Danny and Randy ask and answer additional thought-provoking philosophical questions.   </p><p>Philosophical Question List used in this episode: <a href='https://homeschooladventure.com/blog/philosophical-questions/'>240 Thought-Provoking Philosophical Questions [Sorted By Category] - Homeschool Adventure</a></p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you curious about Stoicism? Do you want to be a better person? Do you want to live a happy life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss Stoicism and how to practice it in daily life.  </p><p>Link to list used in this episode: <a href='https://constantrenewal.com/stoic-practices'>9 Stoic Practices That Will Help You Thrive In The Madness Of Modernity (constantrenewal.com)</a></p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you curious about Stoicism? Do you want to be a better person? Do you want to live a happy life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss Stoicism and how to practice it in daily life.  </p><p>Link to list used in this episode: <a href='https://constantrenewal.com/stoic-practices'>9 Stoic Practices That Will Help You Thrive In The Madness Of Modernity (constantrenewal.com)</a></p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you want more out of life? Do you know what you want, what matters to you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should examine how bad we want what we want. Listen now and start going after what you want.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com &nb...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you want more out of life? Do you know what you want, what matters to you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should examine how bad we want what we want. Listen now and start going after what you want. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you want more out of life? Do you know what you want, what matters to you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should examine how bad we want what we want. Listen now and start going after what you want. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When was the last time you really considered some deep philosophical questions? Questions like: Why does suffering happen? Is there anything wrong with being selfish? Does morality come from within or outside ourselves? In this episode, Danny and Randy ask and answer some thought-provoking philosophical questions.   </p><p>Philosophical Question List used in this episode: <a href='https://homeschooladventure.com/blog/philosophical-questions/'>240 Thought-Provoking Philosophical Questions [Sorted By Category] - Homeschool Adventure</a></p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When was the last time you really considered some deep philosophical questions? Questions like: Why does suffering happen? Is there anything wrong with being selfish? Does morality come from within or outside ourselves? In this episode, Danny and Randy ask and answer some thought-provoking philosophical questions.   </p><p>Philosophical Question List used in this episode: <a href='https://homeschooladventure.com/blog/philosophical-questions/'>240 Thought-Provoking Philosophical Questions [Sorted By Category] - Homeschool Adventure</a></p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you have a guilty pleasure? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore guilty pleasures and why some pleasures are considered guilty. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you have a guilty pleasure? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore guilty pleasures and why some pleasures are considered guilty.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you have a guilty pleasure? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore guilty pleasures and why some pleasures are considered guilty.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>When should we accept criticism? How can we best utilize criticism to perform at our best? Danny and Randy share tips for how to accept criticism.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Should we structure our lives around certain principles? Can adopting Stoic principles make our lives better? Danny and Randy discuss Stoic principles to live by. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Should we structure our lives around certain principles? Can adopting Stoic principles make our lives better? Danny and Randy discuss Stoic principles to live by. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Danny and Randy explore Stoic Philosophy with special guest Kai Whiting. Kai co-wrote the new book: Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In. We discuss Kai’s work, his new book, and what it means to adopt Stoicism. Listen to learn about Kai’s book and discover what it means to practice your philosophy. Please check out Kai’s Twitter @KaiWhiting and his website, StoicKai, for more information. Subscribe to ESP...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Danny and Randy explore Stoic Philosophy with special guest Kai Whiting. Kai co-wrote the new book: <em>Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In</em>. We discuss Kai’s work, his new book, and what it means to adopt Stoicism. Listen to learn about Kai’s book and discover what it means to practice your philosophy. Please check out Kai’s Twitter @KaiWhiting and his website, <a href='http://www.stoickai.com/'>StoicKai</a>, for more information.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Danny and Randy explore Stoic Philosophy with special guest Kai Whiting. Kai co-wrote the new book: <em>Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In</em>. We discuss Kai’s work, his new book, and what it means to adopt Stoicism. Listen to learn about Kai’s book and discover what it means to practice your philosophy. Please check out Kai’s Twitter @KaiWhiting and his website, <a href='http://www.stoickai.com/'>StoicKai</a>, for more information.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you disappointed with life? Do you often find yourself unhappy with circumstances? Do you wish things turned out differently in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with disappointments in life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you disappointed with life? Do you often find yourself unhappy with circumstances? Do you wish things turned out differently in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with disappointments in life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you disappointed with life? Do you often find yourself unhappy with circumstances? Do you wish things turned out differently in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with disappointments in life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is there a difference between a good life and a happy life? Is “happiness” a flawed concept? Danny and Randy examine happiness and why it’s for suckers...  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is there a difference between a good life and a happy life? Is “happiness” a flawed concept? Danny and Randy examine happiness and why it’s for suckers... </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is there a difference between a good life and a happy life? Is “happiness” a flawed concept? Danny and Randy examine happiness and why it’s for suckers... </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you tired, overworked, or just plain exhausted? Do you find your mental health deteriorates when you are exhausted? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss exhaustion.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you tired, overworked, or just plain exhausted? Do you find your mental health deteriorates when you are exhausted? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss exhaustion. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you tired, overworked, or just plain exhausted? Do you find your mental health deteriorates when you are exhausted? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss exhaustion. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you care too much? Are you stressed, depressed…worried? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to not give a fuck.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you care too much? Are you stressed, depressed…worried? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to not give a fuck. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you care too much? Are you stressed, depressed…worried? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to not give a fuck. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have a highly critical inner-voice? Does your inner voice say things to you that you would never say to a friend? Why is it so difficult to practice self-compassion? Danny and Randy discuss self-compassion. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a highly critical inner-voice? Does your inner voice say things to you that you would never say to a friend? Why is it so difficult to practice self-compassion? Danny and Randy discuss self-compassion.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a highly critical inner-voice? Does your inner voice say things to you that you would never say to a friend? Why is it so difficult to practice self-compassion? Danny and Randy discuss self-compassion.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  How do you define your worth? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know your real worth. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How do you define your worth? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know your real worth.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How do you define your worth? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know your real worth.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Has someone ever told you that you should try meditation? What’s the point of meditation? Danny and Randy discuss Shunryu Suzuki’s “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind.”  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Has someone ever told you that you should try meditation? What’s the point of meditation? Danny and Randy discuss Shunryu Suzuki’s “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind.” </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Has someone ever told you that you should try meditation? What’s the point of meditation? Danny and Randy discuss Shunryu Suzuki’s “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind.” </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Getting through the day can be challenging. Danny and Randy discuss the “Just for Today” meditation. Discover a practice that can help you find the right perspective on even your most challenging days.  </p><p>This episode references the ‘Just for Today’ meditation: https://www.drugstrategies.org/Addiction-Articles/just-for-today-aa</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>People have turned to Stoicism for thousands of years in the pursuit of a good or flourishing life. Find out what Stoicism has to offer and discover its most important tools for growth and development.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>People have turned to Stoicism for thousands of years in the pursuit of a good or flourishing life. Find out what Stoicism has to offer and discover its most important tools for growth and development.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you stuck in your comfort zone? Are you limiting yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why your comfort zone is killing you.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you stuck in your comfort zone? Are you limiting yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why your comfort zone is killing you. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you stuck in your comfort zone? Are you limiting yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why your comfort zone is killing you. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Many of us avoid thinking about death – we refuse to face the reality of our own mortality. Facing and accepting the reality of death can help us live a good, meaningful life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life, death, and what to do before you die. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to:...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Many of us avoid thinking about death – we refuse to face the reality of our own mortality. Facing and accepting the reality of death can help us live a good, meaningful life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life, death, and what to do before you die.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Many of us avoid thinking about death – we refuse to face the reality of our own mortality. Facing and accepting the reality of death can help us live a good, meaningful life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life, death, and what to do before you die.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How often do outside factors influence your choices? Are your choices really your own? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we really make our own choices.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How often do outside factors influence your choices? Are your choices really your own? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we really make our own choices. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How often do outside factors influence your choices? Are your choices really your own? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we really make our own choices. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If Marcus Aurelius traveled to our time, what would he think of it? Would he be amazed by our scientific and technological progress? Would he find our political leaders lacking? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Marcus Aurelius would think of the world today. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>If Marcus Aurelius traveled to our time, what would he think of it? Would he be amazed by our scientific and technological progress? Would he find our political leaders lacking? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Marcus Aurelius would think of the world today.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If Marcus Aurelius traveled to our time, what would he think of it? Would he be amazed by our scientific and technological progress? Would he find our political leaders lacking? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Marcus Aurelius would think of the world today.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Many of us view success, especially success measured by financial gain, as the only measure of a good life...Is our idea of success dangerous and does it contribute to unhappiness? Danny and Randy explore our notion of success in this episode. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Many of us view success, especially success measured by financial gain, as the only measure of a good life...Is our idea of success dangerous and does it contribute to unhappiness? Danny and Randy explore our notion of success in this episode.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Many of us view success, especially success measured by financial gain, as the only measure of a good life...Is our idea of success dangerous and does it contribute to unhappiness? Danny and Randy explore our notion of success in this episode.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>What Would Nietzsche Think of the World Today? </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What would Nietzsche think of the world today? Would he find any of the social changes positive or negative? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Nietzsche would think of the world today.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What would Nietzsche think of the world today? Would he find any of the social changes positive or negative? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Nietzsche would think of the world today. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What would Nietzsche think of the world today? Would he find any of the social changes positive or negative? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Nietzsche would think of the world today. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Everything You Know About Motivation is Wrong </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you procrastinate? Do you wait for inspiration to start projects? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything you know about motivation is wrong. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you procrastinate? Do you wait for inspiration to start projects? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything you know about motivation is wrong.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you procrastinate? Do you wait for inspiration to start projects? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything you know about motivation is wrong.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Did ancient thinkers get anything right about modern life? Is ancient wisdom still applicable in contemporary life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what ancient wisdom got right about modern life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did ancient thinkers get anything right about modern life? Is ancient wisdom still applicable in contemporary life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what ancient wisdom got right about modern life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you want more people to take you seriously? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to get people to take you seriously. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want more people to take you seriously? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to get people to take you seriously.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want more people to take you seriously? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to get people to take you seriously.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Feeling Shitty</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you feeling down, stuck…depressed? Do you find it hard to be positive? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling shitty and what we can do to change our attitudes and feel better. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you feeling down, stuck…depressed? Do you find it hard to be positive? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling shitty and what we can do to change our attitudes and feel better.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you feeling down, stuck…depressed? Do you find it hard to be positive? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling shitty and what we can do to change our attitudes and feel better.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you living your best life? Should we chase our dreams? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the dark side of chasing your dreams. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you living your best life? Should we chase our dreams? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the dark side of chasing your dreams.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you living your best life? Should we chase our dreams? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the dark side of chasing your dreams.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe the future will be good, bad…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of faith and why it is important to have faith. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe the future will be good, bad…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of faith and why it is important to have faith.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe the future will be good, bad…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of faith and why it is important to have faith.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Stoic Life Hacks</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you focused on the quality of your life? Do you take care of your mental and physical health? Are you distracted, stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss Stoic life hacks and how to live well.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you focused on the quality of your life? Do you take care of your mental and physical health? Are you distracted, stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss Stoic life hacks and how to live well. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you focused on the quality of your life? Do you take care of your mental and physical health? Are you distracted, stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss Stoic life hacks and how to live well. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>How to Embrace Randomness </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  We cannot predict or plan for everything. Random, chance events can throw us off, cause stress, and make our lives difficult. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to embrace randomness.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We cannot predict or plan for everything. Random, chance events can throw us off, cause stress, and make our lives difficult. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to embrace randomness.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We cannot predict or plan for everything. Random, chance events can throw us off, cause stress, and make our lives difficult. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to embrace randomness.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 500!</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 500th Episode of The Existential Stoic!  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The 500th Episode of The Existential Stoic! </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 500th Episode of The Existential Stoic! </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Is Epicureanism Relevant Today? </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are ancient philosophies like Epicureanism still relevant today? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Epicureanism is still applicable.   Thanks to listener Alex B. for this episode topic.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com    ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you have to grind to be successful? Are you afraid of losing momentum if you take time off? Do you work all day, every day? Danny and Randy discuss the grind, success, and taking no days off.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  It would be great if life came with a handbook, with a set of rules that clearly defined how we should live. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore rules of life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>It would be great if life came with a handbook, with a set of rules that clearly defined how we should live. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore rules of life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>It would be great if life came with a handbook, with a set of rules that clearly defined how we should live. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore rules of life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Have you failed at something recently? When you fail, do you give up? What can you do to face failure, to handle it? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle failure. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Have you failed at something recently? When you fail, do you give up? What can you do to face failure, to handle it? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle failure.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Have you failed at something recently? When you fail, do you give up? What can you do to face failure, to handle it? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle failure.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you special? Do you think you’re unique and that you will impact the world? What if you’re wrong? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you’re not special and why that’s the good news.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com      ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you special? Do you think you’re unique and that you will impact the world? What if you’re wrong? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you’re not special and why that’s the good news. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you special? Do you think you’re unique and that you will impact the world? What if you’re wrong? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you’re not special and why that’s the good news. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Everyone has bad days…How do you deal with it when you feel bad, down, or even depressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with being down. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Everyone has bad days…How do you deal with it when you feel bad, down, or even depressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with being down.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Everyone has bad days…How do you deal with it when you feel bad, down, or even depressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with being down.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you hate yourself? Do you think criticizing yourself will make you better? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why hating yourself won’t make you better and what you can do.  Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com      ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you hate yourself? Do you think criticizing yourself will make you better? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why hating yourself won’t make you better and what you can do. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you hate yourself? Do you think criticizing yourself will make you better? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why hating yourself won’t make you better and what you can do. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it mean to be happy? Why does it seem like so few people are actually happy? Will most people find happiness? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why most people will never truly be happy.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to be happy? Why does it seem like so few people are actually happy? Will most people find happiness? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why most people will never truly be happy. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to be happy? Why does it seem like so few people are actually happy? Will most people find happiness? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why most people will never truly be happy. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  We all want to live a good life. The problem, however, is that many of us don’t know what a good life is. Is the good life a sort of end, something you achieve? Is the good life living a certain way or being a certain kind of person? If we don’t know what makes a life good, how can we be certain that what we are doing is right for us? Danny and Randy explore how to live a good life. Discover why so many people struggle ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We all want to live a good life. The problem, however, is that many of us don’t know what a good life is. Is the good life a sort of end, something you achieve? Is the good life living a certain way or being a certain kind of person? If we don’t know what makes a life good, how can we be certain that what we are doing is right for us? Danny and Randy explore how to live a good life. Discover why so many people struggle to define a good life even though they want it. Find out what makes a life good and why it is crucial to reflect on questions related to the good life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>We all want to live a good life. The problem, however, is that many of us don’t know what a good life is. Is the good life a sort of end, something you achieve? Is the good life living a certain way or being a certain kind of person? If we don’t know what makes a life good, how can we be certain that what we are doing is right for us? Danny and Randy explore how to live a good life. Discover why so many people struggle to define a good life even though they want it. Find out what makes a life good and why it is crucial to reflect on questions related to the good life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you always stressed? Do you seek small dopamine hits to feel better? Can you imagine not being stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss our addiction to stress and what to do about it.  Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you always stressed? Do you seek small dopamine hits to feel better? Can you imagine not being stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss our addiction to stress and what to do about it. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you always stressed? Do you seek small dopamine hits to feel better? Can you imagine not being stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss our addiction to stress and what to do about it. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you struggle with letting things go? Do you find yourself holding grudges? Does it feel impossible to let things go? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why letting go feels impossible and how to actually do it.  Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com      ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle with letting things go? Do you find yourself holding grudges? Does it feel impossible to let things go? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why letting go feels impossible and how to actually do it. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle with letting things go? Do you find yourself holding grudges? Does it feel impossible to let things go? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why letting go feels impossible and how to actually do it. </p><p>Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you feel like you are constantly going against the grain? Does it feel like you’re always trying to control everything? Do you get stressed, worried, or freaked out when things don’t go as planned? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to go with the flow.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel like you are constantly going against the grain? Does it feel like you’re always trying to control everything? Do you get stressed, worried, or freaked out when things don’t go as planned? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to go with the flow. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel like you are constantly going against the grain? Does it feel like you’re always trying to control everything? Do you get stressed, worried, or freaked out when things don’t go as planned? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to go with the flow. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Everyone has problems. When we have problems, talking about them can be extremely helpful. In this episode, Danny and Randy do a freeform episode and discuss their current problems. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Everyone has problems. When we have problems, talking about them can be extremely helpful. In this episode, Danny and Randy do a freeform episode and discuss their current problems.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Everyone has problems. When we have problems, talking about them can be extremely helpful. In this episode, Danny and Randy do a freeform episode and discuss their current problems.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you want to be successful? Do you grind every day in pursuit of success? What does success look like? Will being successful make you happy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the brutal truth about success no one talks about.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to be successful? Do you grind every day in pursuit of success? What does success look like? Will being successful make you happy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the brutal truth about success no one talks about. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to be successful? Do you grind every day in pursuit of success? What does success look like? Will being successful make you happy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the brutal truth about success no one talks about. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  How often are you truly honest with yourself? When, if ever, are lies and deception justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the problems with honesty. Should we reconsider the value of being honest? Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How often are you truly honest with yourself? When, if ever, are lies and deception justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the problems with honesty. Should we reconsider the value of being honest?</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How often are you truly honest with yourself? When, if ever, are lies and deception justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the problems with honesty. Should we reconsider the value of being honest?</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If we are living in a simulation, would you be able to tell? Would your sense of right and wrong change if you knew everything is a lie? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what we know and whether everything we know is a lie.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com      ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>If we are living in a simulation, would you be able to tell? Would your sense of right and wrong change if you knew everything is a lie? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what we know and whether everything we know is a lie. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If we are living in a simulation, would you be able to tell? Would your sense of right and wrong change if you knew everything is a lie? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what we know and whether everything we know is a lie. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Does life seem unfair? What would life look like if it was fair? What do we mean when we say that something is unfair? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why life is unfair and what you can do about it. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does life seem unfair? What would life look like if it was fair? What do we mean when we say that something is unfair? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why life is unfair and what you can do about it. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sartre famously argued that we are absolutely responsible for ourselves, our actions, and our choices. In contrast, many people blame the world, society, and others for their problems. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how responsible you should be.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel like you need to solve all your problems today, right now? Do your problems feel impossible, insurmountable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss trying to handle tomorrow’s problems today. Listen now and start focusing on today.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel like you need to solve all your problems today, right now? Do your problems feel impossible, insurmountable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss trying to handle tomorrow’s problems today. Listen now and start focusing on today.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone has problems. Where do our problems come from? Can we ever be free of problems? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the origin of problems. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is how you think influencing how you feel? Are there thoughts we should all avoid? What types of thinking are most harmful?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss 3 thoughts that will ruin your life.</p><p>We reference the following book in this episode: “How to Make Yourself Happy, and Remarkably Less Disturbable,” by Albert Ellis, PhD. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is how you think influencing how you feel? Are there thoughts we should all avoid? What types of thinking are most harmful?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss 3 thoughts that will ruin your life.</p><p>We reference the following book in this episode: “How to Make Yourself Happy, and Remarkably Less Disturbable,” by Albert Ellis, PhD. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are we responsible for our actions, our choices? Are we free, or are our actions determined by other factors? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we have free will.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are we responsible for our actions, our choices? Are we free, or are our actions determined by other factors? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we have free will. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Waiting is hard. Most of us have become accustomed to instant gratification, same-day delivery, and immediacy in our lives. Most good things in life, however, take time. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to wait. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Waiting is hard. Most of us have become accustomed to instant gratification, same-day delivery, and immediacy in our lives. Most good things in life, however, take time. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to wait. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever struggled with your own negative thoughts? Have you said things to yourself that you would never say to someone you love? How can we quiet our negative inner monologue? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss quieting the mind. Thanks to listener @seanpryan15 for this episode idea.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever struggled with your own negative thoughts? Have you said things to yourself that you would never say to someone you love? How can we quiet our negative inner monologue? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss quieting the mind.</p><p>Thanks to listener <a href='http://www.youtube.com/@seanpryan15'>@seanpryan15</a> for this episode idea. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever struggled with your own negative thoughts? Have you said things to yourself that you would never say to someone you love? How can we quiet our negative inner monologue? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss quieting the mind.</p><p>Thanks to listener <a href='http://www.youtube.com/@seanpryan15'>@seanpryan15</a> for this episode idea. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Science fiction books and movies often imagine futures with amazing inventions, technological marvels, and other advances that are currently impossible. Will any of the futures these stories imagine actually become reality? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether the future will happen like science fiction predicts.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: e...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Science fiction books and movies often imagine futures with amazing inventions, technological marvels, and other advances that are currently impossible. Will any of the futures these stories imagine actually become reality? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether the future will happen like science fiction predicts. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Science fiction books and movies often imagine futures with amazing inventions, technological marvels, and other advances that are currently impossible. Will any of the futures these stories imagine actually become reality? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether the future will happen like science fiction predicts. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  To find your Yes, sometimes you must first embrace your No. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why it’s important to start with No to create the space to start examining yourself and find your Yes. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>To find your Yes, sometimes you must first embrace your No. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why it’s important to start with No to create the space to start examining yourself and find your Yes.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>To find your Yes, sometimes you must first embrace your No. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why it’s important to start with No to create the space to start examining yourself and find your Yes.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Is Life Harder Now Than It Was in the Past? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does it seem like the world couldn’t be any worse than it is now? Do you think things were better in the past? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether life is harder now than it was in the past.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Does it seem like the world couldn’t be any worse than it is now? Do you think things were better in the past? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether life is harder now than it was in the past.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does it seem like the world couldn’t be any worse than it is now? Do you think things were better in the past? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether life is harder now than it was in the past.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nietzsche famously argued that truth is a matter of perspective. If truth depends on perspective, is it possible to know anything without assuming a point of view? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss truth and perspective.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Nietzsche famously argued that truth is a matter of perspective. If truth depends on perspective, is it possible to know anything without assuming a point of view? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss truth and perspective.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nietzsche famously argued that truth is a matter of perspective. If truth depends on perspective, is it possible to know anything without assuming a point of view? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss truth and perspective.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you planning to be happy at some point in the future? Will you be happy when you land your new job, retire, achieve a specific goal, or …? Is it possible to be happy now? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be happy now.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you planning to be happy at some point in the future? Will you be happy when you land your new job, retire, achieve a specific goal, or …? Is it possible to be happy now? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be happy now.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Our attitude determines how we see and interpret the world. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have a better attitude. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Our attitude determines how we see and interpret the world. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have a better attitude. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you say “Yes” too often? Are you too busy? Do you feel stressed, anxious, and out of sorts? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you have too much on your plate.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you say “Yes” too often? Are you too busy? Do you feel stressed, anxious, and out of sorts? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you have too much on your plate. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you say “Yes” too often? Are you too busy? Do you feel stressed, anxious, and out of sorts? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you have too much on your plate. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you find happiness elusive? Do you think your happiness is contingent on externals? Do you tell yourself that you’ll be happy when you achieve X or finally realize Y? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine the paradox of happiness. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@proton...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find happiness elusive? Do you think your happiness is contingent on externals? Do you tell yourself that you’ll be happy when you achieve X or finally realize Y? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine the paradox of happiness.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find happiness elusive? Do you think your happiness is contingent on externals? Do you tell yourself that you’ll be happy when you achieve X or finally realize Y? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine the paradox of happiness.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Battling Existential Despair </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What should I do with my life? What am I doing with my life? When we face these questions, we can also face an existential crisis and despair. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like these, you know what it’s like to feel lost, adrift, and without direction. It’s common to feel this way at times – We all want to know we are living a life that is right for us, that we are doing what we are supposed to. In this episo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What should I do with my life? What am I doing with my life? When we face these questions, we can also face an existential crisis and despair. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like these, you know what it’s like to feel lost, adrift, and without direction. It’s common to feel this way at times – We all want to know we are living a life that is right for us, that we are doing what we are supposed to. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what you can do to help find your path, face existential despair, and keep living. It is possible to live a life that is right for you, to live authentically.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What should I do with my life? What am I doing with my life? When we face these questions, we can also face an existential crisis and despair. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like these, you know what it’s like to feel lost, adrift, and without direction. It’s common to feel this way at times – We all want to know we are living a life that is right for us, that we are doing what we are supposed to. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what you can do to help find your path, face existential despair, and keep living. It is possible to live a life that is right for you, to live authentically.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  In life, we must deal with other people. How do we know which relationships are good for us and which are bad? How do we deal with toxic relationships? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with people and cultivate healthy, positive relationships. Listen now to learn how you can relate better to others and foster positive relationships in your life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for li...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>In life, we must deal with other people. How do we know which relationships are good for us and which are bad? How do we deal with toxic relationships? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with people and cultivate healthy, positive relationships. Listen now to learn how you can relate better to others and foster positive relationships in your life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>In life, we must deal with other people. How do we know which relationships are good for us and which are bad? How do we deal with toxic relationships? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with people and cultivate healthy, positive relationships. Listen now to learn how you can relate better to others and foster positive relationships in your life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Self-Discipline is an essential component of a successful, fulfilling life. Staying disciplined makes us more likely to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and live the life we want. Learn how to stay disciplined and take control of your life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to stay disciplined.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answe...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Self-Discipline is an essential component of a successful, fulfilling life. Staying disciplined makes us more likely to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and live the life we want. Learn how to stay disciplined and take control of your life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to stay disciplined. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Self-Discipline is an essential component of a successful, fulfilling life. Staying disciplined makes us more likely to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and live the life we want. Learn how to stay disciplined and take control of your life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to stay disciplined. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you anxious? Do you know what causes your anxiety? What can you do to overcome your anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, depression, and what might help.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you anxious? Do you know what causes your anxiety? What can you do to overcome your anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, depression, and what might help.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you anxious? Do you know what causes your anxiety? What can you do to overcome your anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, depression, and what might help.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  How often do you think about death and your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? Are you worried you’ll have regrets at the end of your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the fear of death.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How often do you think about death and your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? Are you worried you’ll have regrets at the end of your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the fear of death. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>How often do you think about death and your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? Are you worried you’ll have regrets at the end of your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the fear of death. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Will meditation make you happier? Do you feel burdened by social obligations? Do you place unreasonable expectations on yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss happiness, meditation, and more.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Will meditation make you happier? Do you feel burdened by social obligations? Do you place unreasonable expectations on yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss happiness, meditation, and more. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates  </p><p>A worthwhile life, Socrates thought, is an examined life. It is through questions that we begin to explore and examine life. What questions are important? What questions should we ask if we want to live a good life? </p><p>Explore questions that will change your life. Learn to look at the world differently, at life differently, and change your perspective. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates  </p><p>A worthwhile life, Socrates thought, is an examined life. It is through questions that we begin to explore and examine life. What questions are important? What questions should we ask if we want to live a good life? </p><p>Explore questions that will change your life. Learn to look at the world differently, at life differently, and change your perspective. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Boundaries Suck! </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  The self-help world is full of praise for boundaries. They often make it seem like setting boundaries is an easy thing. Find out why you should set boundaries, why they suck, and what challenges to expect when you start defining limits in your life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentia...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>The self-help world is full of praise for boundaries. They often make it seem like setting boundaries is an easy thing. Find out why you should set boundaries, why they suck, and what challenges to expect when you start defining limits in your life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>The self-help world is full of praise for boundaries. They often make it seem like setting boundaries is an easy thing. Find out why you should set boundaries, why they suck, and what challenges to expect when you start defining limits in your life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is it possible to be happy now? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what happiness is.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is it possible to be happy now? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what happiness is. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is it possible to be happy now? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what happiness is. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you strive to be perfect? Has a concern with producing something perfect caused you to miss deadlines, fail to deliver, or fail to pursue something you want? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the trap of perfectionism. Listen now and find out why good is always better than perfect! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episod...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you strive to be perfect? Has a concern with producing something perfect caused you to miss deadlines, fail to deliver, or fail to pursue something you want? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the trap of perfectionism. Listen now and find out why good is always better than perfect!</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you strive to be perfect? Has a concern with producing something perfect caused you to miss deadlines, fail to deliver, or fail to pursue something you want? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the trap of perfectionism. Listen now and find out why good is always better than perfect!</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you notice that you start to feel down more often this time of year? Do you struggle with seasonal depression? What can you do to not suffer as much during the winter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the winter blues.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you notice that you start to feel down more often this time of year? Do you struggle with seasonal depression? What can you do to not suffer as much during the winter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the winter blues. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you notice that you start to feel down more often this time of year? Do you struggle with seasonal depression? What can you do to not suffer as much during the winter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the winter blues. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why do you feel depressed, anxious, or unhappy? Do we have control over our emotions? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we are responsible for our emotions.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Why do you feel depressed, anxious, or unhappy? Do we have control over our emotions? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we are responsible for our emotions. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why do you feel depressed, anxious, or unhappy? Do we have control over our emotions? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we are responsible for our emotions. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you feel like you don’t belong, like you’re an imposter? Do you often feel like you're not good enough? Does it seem like everyone else knows what they’re doing? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle imposter syndrome. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentials...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel like you don’t belong, like you’re an imposter? Do you often feel like you&apos;re not good enough? Does it seem like everyone else knows what they’re doing? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle imposter syndrome.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel like you don’t belong, like you’re an imposter? Do you often feel like you&apos;re not good enough? Does it seem like everyone else knows what they’re doing? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle imposter syndrome.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever felt like a failure? Do you compare yourself to others? What does it mean to be successful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why it is so hard to measure success.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt like a failure? Do you compare yourself to others? What does it mean to be successful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why it is so hard to measure success. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt like a failure? Do you compare yourself to others? What does it mean to be successful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why it is so hard to measure success. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you find being present a struggle? Are you constantly worried about the future or living in the past? Are our memories reliable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the power of now.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you find being present a struggle? Are you constantly worried about the future or living in the past? Are our memories reliable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the power of now.    </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you find being present a struggle? Are you constantly worried about the future or living in the past? Are our memories reliable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the power of now.    </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you happy? Do you know what it takes to live a happy life? Is our conception of happiness flawed? Is there a difference between happiness and success? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live a happy life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you happy? Do you know what it takes to live a happy life? Is our conception of happiness flawed? Is there a difference between happiness and success? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live a happy life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you care too much? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the subtle art of not giving a f*ck.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you care too much? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the subtle art of not giving a f*ck. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you care too much? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the subtle art of not giving a f*ck. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Self-Improvement Versus Self-Acceptance </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is self-improvement more important than self-acceptance? Does wanting to improve yourself mean you don’t accept yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss self-improvement and self-acceptance.      Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is self-improvement more important than self-acceptance? Does wanting to improve yourself mean you don’t accept yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss self-improvement and self-acceptance.    <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is self-improvement more important than self-acceptance? Does wanting to improve yourself mean you don’t accept yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss self-improvement and self-acceptance.    <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What do you do when the unexpected happens? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the unexpected curveballs life throws at us and how best to handle them. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What do you do when the unexpected happens? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the unexpected curveballs life throws at us and how best to handle them.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What do you do when the unexpected happens? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the unexpected curveballs life throws at us and how best to handle them.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you need a teacher to learn something? Does it make sense to learn something even if you aren’t going to make money from it? Is self-education important? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of self-education.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you need a teacher to learn something? Does it make sense to learn something even if you aren’t going to make money from it? Is self-education important? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of self-education. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you need a teacher to learn something? Does it make sense to learn something even if you aren’t going to make money from it? Is self-education important? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of self-education. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you wish things went faster? Does it take too long to learn something new or master a new skill? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything is so slow.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Do you wish things went faster? Does it take too long to learn something new or master a new skill? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything is so slow.   </b></p><p><b>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s </b><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'><b>YouTube Channel</b></a><b>! </b></p><p><b>Thanks for listening!  </b></p><p><b>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Do you wish things went faster? Does it take too long to learn something new or master a new skill? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything is so slow.   </b></p><p><b>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s </b><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'><b>YouTube Channel</b></a><b>! </b></p><p><b>Thanks for listening!  </b></p><p><b>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What does it mean to live intentionally? How does our narrative change when we start living intentionally? Danny and Randy discuss why we should live intentionally and how to start doing so now. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What does it mean to live intentionally? How does our narrative change when we start living intentionally? Danny and Randy discuss why we should live intentionally and how to start doing so now.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What does it mean to live intentionally? How does our narrative change when we start living intentionally? Danny and Randy discuss why we should live intentionally and how to start doing so now.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you find life difficult? We all face challenges, difficulties, and struggles in life. What are the challenges we face? Do we all face the same challenges? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the challenges of being human.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you find life difficult? We all face challenges, difficulties, and struggles in life. What are the challenges we face? Do we all face the same challenges? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the challenges of being human.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you find life difficult? We all face challenges, difficulties, and struggles in life. What are the challenges we face? Do we all face the same challenges? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the challenges of being human.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When you’re depressed or anxious, does it seem like you'll feel that way forever? Do you resist change? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the reality that nothing lasts forever.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When you’re depressed or anxious, does it seem like you&apos;ll feel that way forever? Do you resist change? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the reality that nothing lasts forever. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you’re depressed or anxious, does it seem like you&apos;ll feel that way forever? Do you resist change? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the reality that nothing lasts forever. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it important to have direction in life? Do we need direction to have purpose or meaning? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether direction is important.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is it important to have direction in life? Do we need direction to have purpose or meaning? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether direction is important. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is it important to have direction in life? Do we need direction to have purpose or meaning? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether direction is important. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Aristotle called true friends “the greatest of external goods.” In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of friendship. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Aristotle called true friends “the greatest of external goods.” In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of friendship.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Aristotle called true friends “the greatest of external goods.” In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of friendship.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you prepare for challenges? What can you do to better prepare? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss preparing for difficulties.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you prepare for challenges? What can you do to better prepare? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss preparing for difficulties.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you prepare for challenges? What can you do to better prepare? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss preparing for difficulties.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is consciousness? Is consciousness based completely on the physical, on neurons firing in the brain? What makes us who we are? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore consciousness and the self.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What is consciousness? Is consciousness based completely on the physical, on neurons firing in the brain? What makes us who we are? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore consciousness and the self.   </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is consciousness? Is consciousness based completely on the physical, on neurons firing in the brain? What makes us who we are? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore consciousness and the self.   </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you find yourself regretting decisions you’ve made? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to trust your own judgment.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find yourself regretting decisions you’ve made? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to trust your own judgment.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you find yourself regretting decisions you’ve made? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to trust your own judgment.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you struggle with depression? Does everything seem pointless…meaningless? What can you do to help yourself get out of the depression fog? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss depression.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle with depression? Does everything seem pointless…meaningless? What can you do to help yourself get out of the depression fog? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss depression. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle with depression? Does everything seem pointless…meaningless? What can you do to help yourself get out of the depression fog? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss depression. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you hate your job? Is your work pointless or meaningless? Do you spend most of your time stuck in meetings or doing something you don’t want to do? What can you do to make your work more meaningful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when your life’s work is meaningless.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you hate your job? Is your work pointless or meaningless? Do you spend most of your time stuck in meetings or doing something you don’t want to do? What can you do to make your work more meaningful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when your life’s work is meaningless. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you hate your job? Is your work pointless or meaningless? Do you spend most of your time stuck in meetings or doing something you don’t want to do? What can you do to make your work more meaningful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when your life’s work is meaningless. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Life is short. When we make choices, we are choosing how to use our time. If we don’t choose, how we spend our time is decided for us. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of time, the shortness of life, and why it is crucial to say No.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Life is short. When we make choices, we are choosing how to use our time. If we don’t choose, how we spend our time is decided for us. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of time, the shortness of life, and why it is crucial to say No.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Life is short. When we make choices, we are choosing how to use our time. If we don’t choose, how we spend our time is decided for us. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of time, the shortness of life, and why it is crucial to say No.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you always in a rush? Are you impatient? Do you never have enough time to do all the things you want to do? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the benefit of waiting.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you always in a rush? Are you impatient? Do you never have enough time to do all the things you want to do? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the benefit of waiting. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you want to be happy? Do you think you’ll be happy at some future point once you get x or achieve y? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why happiness is not the answer. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you want to be happy? Do you think you’ll be happy at some future point once you get x or achieve y? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why happiness is not the answer.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you want to be happy? Do you think you’ll be happy at some future point once you get x or achieve y? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why happiness is not the answer.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Does a good life seem impossible? What makes a life happy, good...worthwhile? Danny and Randy explore the paradox of a good life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Does a good life seem impossible? What makes a life happy, good...worthwhile? Danny and Randy explore the paradox of a good life. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Does a good life seem impossible? What makes a life happy, good...worthwhile? Danny and Randy explore the paradox of a good life. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What’s the best way to deal with a panic attack? Is it better to spend money on experiences? What can you do to overcome anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, money, and more.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What’s the best way to deal with a panic attack? Is it better to spend money on experiences? What can you do to overcome anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, money, and more. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What’s the best way to deal with a panic attack? Is it better to spend money on experiences? What can you do to overcome anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, money, and more. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:duration>1610</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it mean to be wise? Is wisdom something we should strive to obtain? How does one become wise? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss wisdom.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to be wise? Is wisdom something we should strive to obtain? How does one become wise? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss wisdom.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to be wise? Is wisdom something we should strive to obtain? How does one become wise? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss wisdom.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you struggle with time management? Are you frustrated by how long things take? Does rushing through tasks actually help? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you need to go faster.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you struggle with time management? Are you frustrated by how long things take? Does rushing through tasks actually help? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you need to go faster. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you struggle with time management? Are you frustrated by how long things take? Does rushing through tasks actually help? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you need to go faster. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you suffer from seasonal depression? Do you notice a significant change in your mood that happens around November? What can you do to better prepare for the season? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what you can do to prepare for November.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you suffer from seasonal depression? Do you notice a significant change in your mood that happens around November? What can you do to better prepare for the season? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what you can do to prepare for November.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you suffer from seasonal depression? Do you notice a significant change in your mood that happens around November? What can you do to better prepare for the season? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what you can do to prepare for November.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you find yourself rushing from one thing to the next? Do you feel stressed, overworked, exhausted? Are you afraid that if you slow down, you’ll love momentum? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to slow down.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you find yourself rushing from one thing to the next? Do you feel stressed, overworked, exhausted? Are you afraid that if you slow down, you’ll love momentum? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to slow down.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you find yourself rushing from one thing to the next? Do you feel stressed, overworked, exhausted? Are you afraid that if you slow down, you’ll love momentum? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to slow down.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  What is Stoicism? Why does Stoicism matter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Stoicism is and why it still matters. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What is Stoicism? Why does Stoicism matter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Stoicism is and why it still matters.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>What is Stoicism? Why does Stoicism matter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what Stoicism is and why it still matters.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wouldn’t it be nice if there were rules for how to live life? Would having rules for life make it easier to live a good life? Should we be applying rules to our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss rules for life.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Wouldn’t it be nice if there were rules for how to live life? Would having rules for life make it easier to live a good life? Should we be applying rules to our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss rules for life.   </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com<b>  </b></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wouldn’t it be nice if there were rules for how to live life? Would having rules for life make it easier to live a good life? Should we be applying rules to our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss rules for life.   </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com<b>  </b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When you finish something, do you take time to appreciate your achievement? Do you have too much to do? Are you able to balance everything you want to do in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why it seems like there’s always something that needs to be done and how to better manage our time.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@p...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy!  Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious? Does the world sometimes seem crazy…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find peace in a crazy world. Listen now and start living a more balanced, peaceful life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious? Does the world sometimes seem crazy…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find peace in a crazy world. Listen now and start living a more balanced, peaceful life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious? Does the world sometimes seem crazy…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find peace in a crazy world. Listen now and start living a more balanced, peaceful life.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Stuart Mill famously claimed that “is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied…”  Do you often find that you’re dissatisfied? When you are feeling satisfied, does it last? Why are we so prone to dissatisfaction? What can we do to be satisfied with our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be satisfied.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>John Stuart Mill famously claimed that “is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied…” </p><p>Do you often find that you’re dissatisfied? When you are feeling satisfied, does it last? Why are we so prone to dissatisfaction? What can we do to be satisfied with our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be satisfied. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>John Stuart Mill famously claimed that “is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied…” </p><p>Do you often find that you’re dissatisfied? When you are feeling satisfied, does it last? Why are we so prone to dissatisfaction? What can we do to be satisfied with our lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be satisfied. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does it ever feel like things just suck? Was there ever a time when things didn’t suck? Why does everything suck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything sucks.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Does it ever feel like things just suck? Was there ever a time when things didn’t suck? Why does everything suck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything sucks. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does it ever feel like things just suck? Was there ever a time when things didn’t suck? Why does everything suck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything sucks. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy!  Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is life ultimately meaningless? Is it possible to figure out the meaning of life? What can you do to find meaning in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the meaning of life.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is life ultimately meaningless? Is it possible to figure out the meaning of life? What can you do to find meaning in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the meaning of life.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is life ultimately meaningless? Is it possible to figure out the meaning of life? What can you do to find meaning in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the meaning of life.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How much does our upbringing determine who we are? Do you feel like those who raised you did a good job? Have you worked through any issues that were caused because of your childhood? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you’re f*cked because of your childhood.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How much does our upbringing determine who we are? Do you feel like those who raised you did a good job? Have you worked through any issues that were caused because of your childhood? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you’re f*cked because of your childhood.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How much does our upbringing determine who we are? Do you feel like those who raised you did a good job? Have you worked through any issues that were caused because of your childhood? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why you’re f*cked because of your childhood.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy!  Are things going well? Are you blessed with no problems, no difficulties, in life? Would you benefit from an existential crisis? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to have an existential crisis. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are things going well? Are you blessed with no problems, no difficulties, in life? Would you benefit from an existential crisis? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to have an existential crisis.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are things going well? Are you blessed with no problems, no difficulties, in life? Would you benefit from an existential crisis? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to have an existential crisis.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it always wrong to lie? How often do you tell the absolute truth? Do people lie normally? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why the truth is wrong.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is it always wrong to lie? How often do you tell the absolute truth? Do people lie normally? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why the truth is wrong. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is it always wrong to lie? How often do you tell the absolute truth? Do people lie normally? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why the truth is wrong. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why do we make our happiness contingent on externals that we have no control over? What is within our realm of control? How does knowing what we control help us navigate life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what is in our control.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Why do we make our happiness contingent on externals that we have no control over? What is within our realm of control? How does knowing what we control help us navigate life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what is in our control.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why do we make our happiness contingent on externals that we have no control over? What is within our realm of control? How does knowing what we control help us navigate life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what is in our control.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy!  Are you happy? Do you think you’ll be happy when you finally achieve some goal, earn enough money, have more free time...? Can you choose to be happy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss happiness and whether it is a choice.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>When a situation makes you anxious, do you immediately remove yourself from it? Do you stay away from things or situations that make you anxious or depressed? What’s the best way to overcome the obstacles and limits created by anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how exposure can help us overcome our anxiety. </p><p>This episode references an episode of <em>This American Life</em>, “<a href='https://www.thisamericanlife.org/837/swim-towards-the-shark'>Swim Towards the Shark</a>”</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When a situation makes you anxious, do you immediately remove yourself from it? Do you stay away from things or situations that make you anxious or depressed? What’s the best way to overcome the obstacles and limits created by anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how exposure can help us overcome our anxiety. </p><p>This episode references an episode of <em>This American Life</em>, “<a href='https://www.thisamericanlife.org/837/swim-towards-the-shark'>Swim Towards the Shark</a>”</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you compare yourself to others? Does it always seem like other people are doing better, living better, than you? Who should you compare yourself to? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss self-worth and making healthy comparisons.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you compare yourself to others? Does it always seem like other people are doing better, living better, than you? Who should you compare yourself to? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss self-worth and making healthy comparisons. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you compare yourself to others? Does it always seem like other people are doing better, living better, than you? Who should you compare yourself to? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss self-worth and making healthy comparisons. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy!  Are you afraid of dying? Do you ever think about your own demise? Do you avoid thinking about death? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss facing and accepting death. Listen now to hear what fears we have related to death, what we hope for, and how facing and accepting death can be freeing.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you afraid of dying? Do you ever think about your own demise? Do you avoid thinking about death? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss facing and accepting death. Listen now to hear what fears we have related to death, what we hope for, and how facing and accepting death can be freeing. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you afraid of dying? Do you ever think about your own demise? Do you avoid thinking about death? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss facing and accepting death. Listen now to hear what fears we have related to death, what we hope for, and how facing and accepting death can be freeing. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you have a negative outlook? How do our beliefs and thoughts determine or influence the world we experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss cognitive distortion and how to transform your thinking.  In this episode, we mention two books by David D. Burns: Feeling Good and Feeling Great.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you have a negative outlook? How do our beliefs and thoughts determine or influence the world we experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss cognitive distortion and how to transform your thinking. </p><p>In this episode, we mention two books by David D. Burns: <em>Feeling Good</em> and <em>Feeling Great</em>.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you have a negative outlook? How do our beliefs and thoughts determine or influence the world we experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss cognitive distortion and how to transform your thinking. </p><p>In this episode, we mention two books by David D. Burns: <em>Feeling Good</em> and <em>Feeling Great</em>.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy!  Do you feel like you never have enough? Do you think your happiness depends on getting the next thing, accomplishing the next goal...? When is enough, enough? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have enough. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@proton...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel like you never have enough? Do you think your happiness depends on getting the next thing, accomplishing the next goal...? When is enough, enough? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have enough.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel like you never have enough? Do you think your happiness depends on getting the next thing, accomplishing the next goal...? When is enough, enough? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have enough.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Is God Dead? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy!  Nietzsche famously claimed that God is dead. What does it mean to have faith? What is the purpose of belief? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss faith, god, religion, and whether god is dead. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Nietzsche famously claimed that God is dead. What does it mean to have faith? What is the purpose of belief? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss faith, god, religion, and whether god is dead.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Nietzsche famously claimed that God is dead. What does it mean to have faith? What is the purpose of belief? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss faith, god, religion, and whether god is dead.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy!  How do you overcome obstacles and challenges in life? How can Stoicism help you rethink and overcome difficulties? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the ways Stoicism can help us overcome life’s challenges. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>How do you overcome obstacles and challenges in life? How can Stoicism help you rethink and overcome difficulties? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the ways Stoicism can help us overcome life’s challenges.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>How do you overcome obstacles and challenges in life? How can Stoicism help you rethink and overcome difficulties? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the ways Stoicism can help us overcome life’s challenges.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy!  Do you feel alone? Do you struggle with loneliness? Danny and Randy discuss what loneliness feels like and how to live with loneliness. Check out the Mediation for Loneliness mentioned in this episode: Guided Meditation for Loneliness (15 Minute Practice) Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel alone? Do you struggle with loneliness? Danny and Randy discuss what loneliness feels like and how to live with loneliness.</p><p>Check out the Mediation for Loneliness mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://youtu.be/Zxnn4PzWCJ0'>Guided Meditation for Loneliness (15 Minute Practice)</a></p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you feel alone? Do you struggle with loneliness? Danny and Randy discuss what loneliness feels like and how to live with loneliness.</p><p>Check out the Mediation for Loneliness mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://youtu.be/Zxnn4PzWCJ0'>Guided Meditation for Loneliness (15 Minute Practice)</a></p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy!  Are you living your own life? Are you comfortable being yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of being yourself.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you living your own life? Are you comfortable being yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of being yourself. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy!  Are you struggling? Are you stressed, depressed...unmotivated? Do you have trouble completing goals or meeting deadlines? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss psychological flexibility and making your life a game. Listen now and start gamifying your life!   We discuss Jane McGonigal’s book, Super Better, in this episode.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you hav...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you struggling? Are you stressed, depressed...unmotivated? Do you have trouble completing goals or meeting deadlines? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss psychological flexibility and making your life a game. Listen now and start gamifying your life!  </p><p>We discuss Jane McGonigal’s book, <a href='https://superbetter.com/our-story/'><em>Super Better</em></a>, in this episode. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Are you struggling? Are you stressed, depressed...unmotivated? Do you have trouble completing goals or meeting deadlines? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss psychological flexibility and making your life a game. Listen now and start gamifying your life!  </p><p>We discuss Jane McGonigal’s book, <a href='https://superbetter.com/our-story/'><em>Super Better</em></a>, in this episode. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Do you get lost on social media? Do you feel distracted? Do you want more control? Danny and Randy examine whether we are too distracted.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>“‘I conclude that all is well,’ … and that remark is sacred. It echoes in the wild and limited universe of man. It teaches that all is not, has not been, exhausted.”</p><p>-          Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus </p><p>In the first episode of our new Books You Should Read series - Explore Albert Camus’ The Myth of Sisyphus with Danny and Randy.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>“‘I conclude that all is well,’ … and that remark is sacred. It echoes in the wild and limited universe of man. It teaches that all is not, has not been, exhausted.”</p><p>-          Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus </p><p>In the first episode of our new Books You Should Read series - Explore Albert Camus’ The Myth of Sisyphus with Danny and Randy.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you believe everything you tell yourself? When you think negative thoughts (‘I’m a failure.’ ‘I’m a loser.’), do you believe it’s true? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the thoughts we have and whether we should believe them.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you believe everything you tell yourself? When you think negative thoughts (‘I’m a failure.’ ‘I’m a loser.’), do you believe it’s true? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the thoughts we have and whether we should believe them. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you believe everything you tell yourself? When you think negative thoughts (‘I’m a failure.’ ‘I’m a loser.’), do you believe it’s true? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the thoughts we have and whether we should believe them. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy!  Patterns are all around us. We tend to notice negative patterns the most, but there are positive patterns as well. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to recognize patterns in life and why patterns are important. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.co...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Patterns are all around us. We tend to notice negative patterns the most, but there are positive patterns as well. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to recognize patterns in life and why patterns are important.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic podcast library. Enjoy! </p><p>Patterns are all around us. We tend to notice negative patterns the most, but there are positive patterns as well. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to recognize patterns in life and why patterns are important.</p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Importance of Simplicity</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you want more? Does growth equal success? Are we making our lives overly complicated? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of simplicity.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want more? Does growth equal success? Are we making our lives overly complicated? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of simplicity.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want more? Does growth equal success? Are we making our lives overly complicated? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of simplicity.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes.  Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes. </p><p>Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes. </p><p>Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes.  Are things going well? Are you blessed with no problems, no difficulties, in life? Would you benefit from an existential crisis? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to have an existential crisis.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes. </p><p>Are things going well? Are you blessed with no problems, no difficulties, in life? Would you benefit from an existential crisis? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to have an existential crisis. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes. </p><p>Are things going well? Are you blessed with no problems, no difficulties, in life? Would you benefit from an existential crisis? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to have an existential crisis. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes.  Does the idea of talking to others make you nervous? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to talk to anyone.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes. </p><p>Does the idea of talking to others make you nervous? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to talk to anyone. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes. </p><p>Does the idea of talking to others make you nervous? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to talk to anyone. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes.  Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’re too busy to get anything meaningful done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to pursue less.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes. </p><p>Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’re too busy to get anything meaningful done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to pursue less. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes. </p><p>Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’re too busy to get anything meaningful done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to pursue less. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have too much on your plate? Is there some stuff in life you’d just rather not deal with? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to deal with stuff.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have too much on your plate? Is there some stuff in life you’d just rather not deal with? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to deal with stuff.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have too much on your plate? Is there some stuff in life you’d just rather not deal with? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to deal with stuff.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does it seem like no one plays by the rules? Do you feel like everyone is out there just doing their own thing? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether rules even matter.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Does it seem like no one plays by the rules? Do you feel like everyone is out there just doing their own thing? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether rules even matter. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does it seem like no one plays by the rules? Do you feel like everyone is out there just doing their own thing? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether rules even matter. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is being rational the key to a good life? Is reason unique to human beings? Why do so many philosophers value reason above emotions, sensory experience, and more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being rational is really the key to a good life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is being rational the key to a good life? Is reason unique to human beings? Why do so many philosophers value reason above emotions, sensory experience, and more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being rational is really the key to a good life. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is being rational the key to a good life? Is reason unique to human beings? Why do so many philosophers value reason above emotions, sensory experience, and more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being rational is really the key to a good life. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever regretted a choice you made in the past? Have you ever wondered the extent to which our choices define us? Do our decisions matter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss choice and whether our decisions matter.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever regretted a choice you made in the past? Have you ever wondered the extent to which our choices define us? Do our decisions matter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss choice and whether our decisions matter.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever regretted a choice you made in the past? Have you ever wondered the extent to which our choices define us? Do our decisions matter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss choice and whether our decisions matter.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you avoid reading because it makes you tired? What are the benefits of reading? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to read.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you avoid reading because it makes you tired? What are the benefits of reading? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to read. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you avoid reading because it makes you tired? What are the benefits of reading? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to read. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you living a life free of regrets? What things do you most regret? Are there certain regrets you can live with? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss regret and whether there are regrets you can live with.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you living a life free of regrets? What things do you most regret? Are there certain regrets you can live with? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss regret and whether there are regrets you can live with. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you living a life free of regrets? What things do you most regret? Are there certain regrets you can live with? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss regret and whether there are regrets you can live with. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why does it sometimes seem like everything is a gimmick, a scam? What does it mean to trust? Are we facing a trust crisis? Can you trust anyone? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss trust.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Why does it sometimes seem like everything is a gimmick, a scam? What does it mean to trust? Are we facing a trust crisis? Can you trust anyone? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss trust. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why does it sometimes seem like everything is a gimmick, a scam? What does it mean to trust? Are we facing a trust crisis? Can you trust anyone? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss trust. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is existential despair? Is existential despair the same thing as existential dread or angst? What triggers existential despair? What should you do if you experience the profound sense of anxiety, alienation, or disorientation that arises from contemplating fundamental aspects of the human condition/experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss existential despair.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What is existential despair? Is existential despair the same thing as existential dread or angst? What triggers existential despair? What should you do if you experience the profound sense of anxiety, alienation, or disorientation that arises from contemplating fundamental aspects of the human condition/experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss existential despair.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is existential despair? Is existential despair the same thing as existential dread or angst? What triggers existential despair? What should you do if you experience the profound sense of anxiety, alienation, or disorientation that arises from contemplating fundamental aspects of the human condition/experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss existential despair.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>How Are You Today? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How are you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how they’re doing and what’s been bothering them recently.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to:  existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How are you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how they’re doing and what’s been bothering them recently. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to:  existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you dream often? Do you remember your dreams? Do you know what, if anything, your dreams mean? Are dreams meaningful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether dreams mean anything.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you dream often? Do you remember your dreams? Do you know what, if anything, your dreams mean? Are dreams meaningful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether dreams mean anything. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sartre famously wrote, “Hell is–other people!”  Do other people frustrate you? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore why we can become frustrated by others.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com      ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sartre famously wrote, “Hell is–other people!”  Do other people frustrate you? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore why we can become frustrated by others.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you trying to prove your worth? Do you want others to see you? What happens when we die? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss validation, success, death, and more.      Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you trying to prove your worth? Do you want others to see you? What happens when we die? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss validation, success, death, and more.    <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you trying to prove your worth? Do you want others to see you? What happens when we die? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss validation, success, death, and more.    <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does the world seem less than perfect? Could humans do better? Is it possible to achieve an ideal?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we can ever achieve an ideal world.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com      ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Does the world seem less than perfect? Could humans do better? Is it possible to achieve an ideal?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we can ever achieve an ideal world.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you worried about climate change? Is there just too much trash, pollution, and waste in the world? Should we be doing more to improve the world around us? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether humans are meant to destroy the earth.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you worried about climate change? Is there just too much trash, pollution, and waste in the world? Should we be doing more to improve the world around us? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether humans are meant to destroy the earth.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are the gurus that sell courses and books on mindfulness really enlightened? What does it mean to be enlightened? Is enlightenment just a bunch of bs?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether enlightenment is just a crock of sh*t.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com      ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are the gurus that sell courses and books on mindfulness really enlightened? What does it mean to be enlightened? Is enlightenment just a bunch of bs?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether enlightenment is just a crock of sh*t. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When you’re bored or depressed, why does it seem like time drags on? In contrast, why does time literally fly-by when you’re having fun? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss time.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When you’re bored or depressed, why does it seem like time drags on? In contrast, why does time literally fly-by when you’re having fun? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss time.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you’re bored or depressed, why does it seem like time drags on? In contrast, why does time literally fly-by when you’re having fun? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss time.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is ancient wisdom too outdated? Why should you consult ancient wisdom to solve your problems? Can ancient wisdom really help in modern life?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why ancient wisdom is still applicable even in modern life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com         ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is ancient wisdom too outdated? Why should you consult ancient wisdom to solve your problems? Can ancient wisdom really help in modern life?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why ancient wisdom is still applicable even in modern life. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you tired, overworked, or just plain exhausted? Do you find your mental health deteriorates when you are exhausted? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss exhaustion.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you tired, overworked, or just plain exhausted? Do you find your mental health deteriorates when you are exhausted? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss exhaustion.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you tired, overworked, or just plain exhausted? Do you find your mental health deteriorates when you are exhausted? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss exhaustion.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>“If it was meant to be, it would have happened…” “It’s okay, it just wasn’t meant to be.” What do we mean when we say something was or wasn’t “meant to be”? Is anything really meant to be? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what, if anything, is “meant to be,” and the reasons why we use this phrase. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“If it was meant to be, it would have happened…” “It’s okay, it just wasn’t meant to be.” What do we mean when we say something was or wasn’t “meant to be”? Is anything really meant to be? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what, if anything, is “meant to be,” and the reasons why we use this phrase. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you ever think about your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? What happens after we die? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss death and other stuff.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever think about your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? What happens after we die? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss death and other stuff.   </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever think about your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? What happens after we die? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss death and other stuff.   </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is your life your own? Do you feel like you’re constantly doing things because you have to, not because you want to? Do you know yourself? Danny and Randy discuss what it means to be true to yourself.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com         ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is your life your own? Do you feel like you’re constantly doing things because you have to, not because you want to? Do you know yourself? Danny and Randy discuss what it means to be true to yourself. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is your life your own? Do you feel like you’re constantly doing things because you have to, not because you want to? Do you know yourself? Danny and Randy discuss what it means to be true to yourself. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever lied to someone? Do you believe lying is always wrong? When, if ever, is lying justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether lying is ever justified.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever lied to someone? Do you believe lying is always wrong? When, if ever, is lying justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether lying is ever justified.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever lied to someone? Do you believe lying is always wrong? When, if ever, is lying justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether lying is ever justified.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you want to start journaling, but you aren’t sure how to do it? What are the best ways to journal? Is there a right or wrong way to journal? Danny and Randy discuss how to journal.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com         ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to start journaling, but you aren’t sure how to do it? What are the best ways to journal? Is there a right or wrong way to journal? Danny and Randy discuss how to journal. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to start journaling, but you aren’t sure how to do it? What are the best ways to journal? Is there a right or wrong way to journal? Danny and Randy discuss how to journal. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Why Do People Suck? </itunes:title>
    <title>Why Do People Suck? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do other people easily frustrate you? Do people make you angry? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why people suck.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do other people easily frustrate you? Do people make you angry? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why people suck.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do other people easily frustrate you? Do people make you angry? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why people suck.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is consciousness? Is the mind reducible to the physical, to neurons firing in the brain? What is the mind/body connection? Danny and Randy discuss the mind/body connection.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com      ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What is consciousness? Is the mind reducible to the physical, to neurons firing in the brain? What is the mind/body connection? Danny and Randy discuss the mind/body connection. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is consciousness? Is the mind reducible to the physical, to neurons firing in the brain? What is the mind/body connection? Danny and Randy discuss the mind/body connection. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How often do you spend time in nature? Is technology distracting you from experiencing the world around you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the role of nature in our lives.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How often do you spend time in nature? Is technology distracting you from experiencing the world around you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the role of nature in our lives.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How often do you spend time in nature? Is technology distracting you from experiencing the world around you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the role of nature in our lives.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Socrates famously said, “The only thing I know, is that I know nothing.” Do you think you know the truth? Why do you accept some claims as true and reject others? What can we actually know? Danny and Randy discuss what it is possible for us to know.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com      ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is going to work a struggle? Do you feel trapped at work? Does the thought of work make you exhausted…depressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why your job sucks. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you dread feeling bad? How easily is your day ruined? Are bad days always bad? Danny and Randy discuss why our bad days are sometimes good.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com      ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you dread feeling bad? How easily is your day ruined? Are bad days always bad? Danny and Randy discuss why our bad days are sometimes good. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you dread feeling bad? How easily is your day ruined? Are bad days always bad? Danny and Randy discuss why our bad days are sometimes good. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you wish there was a guidebook for life? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress...? Where do you go to find answers for how to live a good life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the value of ancient wisdom for navigating life.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish there was a guidebook for life? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress...? Where do you go to find answers for how to live a good life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the value of ancient wisdom for navigating life.  <br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a repeat of one of our favorite episodes. We’ll be back next week with all new episodes.   Do you feel alone? Do you struggle with loneliness? Danny and Randy discuss what loneliness feels like and how to live with loneliness.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This is a repeat of one of our favorite episodes. We’ll be back next week with all new episodes.  </p><p>Do you feel alone? Do you struggle with loneliness? Danny and Randy discuss what loneliness feels like and how to live with loneliness. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a repeat of one of our favorite episodes. We’ll be back next week with all new episodes.  </p><p>Do you feel alone? Do you struggle with loneliness? Danny and Randy discuss what loneliness feels like and how to live with loneliness. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re replaying one of our favorite episodes. We’ll be back next week with all new episodes of The Existential Stoic.   Are you living your own life? Are you comfortable being yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of being yourself.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!   Thanks for listening!     Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We’re replaying one of our favorite episodes. We’ll be back next week with all new episodes of The Existential Stoic.  </p><p>Are you living your own life? Are you comfortable being yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of being yourself.  <br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!  </p><p>Thanks for listening!   <br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re replaying one of our favorite episodes. We’ll be back next week with all new episodes of The Existential Stoic.  </p><p>Are you living your own life? Are you comfortable being yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of being yourself.  <br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!  </p><p>Thanks for listening!   <br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How often do you think about death and your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? Are you worried you’ll have regrets at the end of your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the fear of death.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!    Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How often do you think about death and your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? Are you worried you’ll have regrets at the end of your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the fear of death.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  <br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How often do you think about death and your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? Are you worried you’ll have regrets at the end of your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the fear of death.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  <br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you ever feel like you have too much to do? How do you know when you’ve done enough for one day? Do you have a good work/life balance? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know when you’ve done enough.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever feel like you have too much to do? How do you know when you’ve done enough for one day? Do you have a good work/life balance? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know when you’ve done enough.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever feel like you have too much to do? How do you know when you’ve done enough for one day? Do you have a good work/life balance? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know when you’ve done enough.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it possible to define the good in a way that everyone would accept? Is good relative to the individual or community?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and what is good.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is it possible to define the good in a way that everyone would accept? Is good relative to the individual or community?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and what is good. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is it possible to define the good in a way that everyone would accept? Is good relative to the individual or community?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and what is good. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever felt bad when everything else in your life was going well? Is feeling bad just a part of life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we still feel bad when things are going well.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt bad when everything else in your life was going well? Is feeling bad just a part of life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we still feel bad when things are going well.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt bad when everything else in your life was going well? Is feeling bad just a part of life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we still feel bad when things are going well.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you find that it’s uncomfortable when you are outside your comfort zone? Do you prefer staying where it’s safe, familiar, and predictable? What can we gain from experiences outside our comfort zone? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss being outside your comfort zone.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is life meaningless? How can we know what matters, what is most important? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss finding meaning in a chaotic world.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is life meaningless? How can we know what matters, what is most important? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss finding meaning in a chaotic world. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you say ‘Yes’ too often? Are you afraid that if you don’t take every opportunity that you might miss out? Should you say ‘No’ more often? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we shouldn’t hustle.  </p><p>This episode cites #37 in “A Field Guide to a Happy Life” by Massimo Pigliucci. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you say ‘Yes’ too often? Are you afraid that if you don’t take every opportunity that you might miss out? Should you say ‘No’ more often? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we shouldn’t hustle.  </p><p>This episode cites #37 in “A Field Guide to a Happy Life” by Massimo Pigliucci. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you read? Are you convinced reading isn’t worthwhile? Do you want to read more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of reading.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you read? Are you convinced reading isn’t worthwhile? Do you want to read more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of reading. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you read? Are you convinced reading isn’t worthwhile? Do you want to read more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of reading. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are we free? Does it matter if we have free will? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we have free will.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are we free? Does it matter if we have free will? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we have free will.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are we free? Does it matter if we have free will? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we have free will.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever felt like things aren’t real...like reality isn’t ‘real’? If we lived in a simulation, how would we know? If we are living in a simulation, is there any reason to value the simulation less than real experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we are living in the Matrix.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.c...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt like things aren’t real...like reality isn’t ‘real’? If we lived in a simulation, how would we know? If we are living in a simulation, is there any reason to value the simulation less than real experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we are living in the Matrix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt like things aren’t real...like reality isn’t ‘real’? If we lived in a simulation, how would we know? If we are living in a simulation, is there any reason to value the simulation less than real experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we are living in the Matrix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you bored? Does being bored frustrate you? Is boredom a good thing? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to deal with boredom.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you bored? Does being bored frustrate you? Is boredom a good thing? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to deal with boredom.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you bored? Does being bored frustrate you? Is boredom a good thing? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to deal with boredom.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you get upset when things don’t go exactly as you planned? Do you wish you had more control? Do you struggle with feelings of insecurity? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should let go of control.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you get upset when things don’t go exactly as you planned? Do you wish you had more control? Do you struggle with feelings of insecurity? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should let go of control. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you get upset when things don’t go exactly as you planned? Do you wish you had more control? Do you struggle with feelings of insecurity? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should let go of control. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you wish you were more fulfilled? Have you struggled to adopt the right habits? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss building better habits for a fulfilling life.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish you were more fulfilled? Have you struggled to adopt the right habits? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss building better habits for a fulfilling life.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish you were more fulfilled? Have you struggled to adopt the right habits? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss building better habits for a fulfilling life.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever worry that you’ve wasted time or are wasting your life? How can you prevent regret at the end of your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to not waste your life.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you wish you had less problems? Do you ever feel like there will always be problems in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why there are always problems.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish you had less problems? Do you ever feel like there will always be problems in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why there are always problems. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you ever find it hard to figure out what is right or wrong? Why do we still debate morality? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss morality and what is right and wrong.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever find it hard to figure out what is right or wrong? Why do we still debate morality? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss morality and what is right and wrong.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever find it hard to figure out what is right or wrong? Why do we still debate morality? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss morality and what is right and wrong.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is Stoicism? Why does Stoicism matter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Stoicism.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What is Stoicism? Why does Stoicism matter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Stoicism. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is Stoicism? Why does Stoicism matter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Stoicism. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you find communicating with others difficult? Have you ever stressed about a conversation you knew that you needed to have? Why is it so hard to communicate effectively with others? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why communication is so hard.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you find communicating with others difficult? Have you ever stressed about a conversation you knew that you needed to have? Why is it so hard to communicate effectively with others? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why communication is so hard. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you find communicating with others difficult? Have you ever stressed about a conversation you knew that you needed to have? Why is it so hard to communicate effectively with others? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why communication is so hard. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When people annoy you, do you turn the other cheek? Do you try to treat others as you would like to be treated? Does following the golden rule actually work? What does it mean to follow the golden rule? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the golden rule.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When people annoy you, do you turn the other cheek? Do you try to treat others as you would like to be treated? Does following the golden rule actually work? What does it mean to follow the golden rule? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the golden rule. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When people annoy you, do you turn the other cheek? Do you try to treat others as you would like to be treated? Does following the golden rule actually work? What does it mean to follow the golden rule? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the golden rule. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[All things are impermanent, all things change. Do you struggle dealing with change in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with change.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>All things are impermanent, all things change. Do you struggle dealing with change in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with change.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All things are impermanent, all things change. Do you struggle dealing with change in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with change.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you suffer from seasonal depression? Do you often find yourself more depressed, tired, and otherwise down during the winter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why this time of the year blows.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you suffer from seasonal depression? Do you often find yourself more depressed, tired, and otherwise down during the winter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why this time of the year blows. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you suffer from seasonal depression? Do you often find yourself more depressed, tired, and otherwise down during the winter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why this time of the year blows. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you wish you felt better? Do you often feel like crap? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to feel good.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish you felt better? Do you often feel like crap? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to feel good.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish you felt better? Do you often feel like crap? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to feel good.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you get angry or depressed when you’re tired? Do you struggle with being tired? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you’re tired.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p><p>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever felt unsafe? Do you like to feel in control? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to feel safe.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt unsafe? Do you like to feel in control? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to feel safe.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt unsafe? Do you like to feel in control? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to feel safe.  </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you struggle with time management? Are you frustrated by how long things take? Does rushing through tasks actually help? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you need to go faster.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle with time management? Are you frustrated by how long things take? Does rushing through tasks actually help? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you need to go faster.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle with time management? Are you frustrated by how long things take? Does rushing through tasks actually help? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you need to go faster.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you able to teach yourself new things? Do you need a teacher to learn new things? Are you focused on your own growth? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to learn.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you able to teach yourself new things? Do you need a teacher to learn new things? Are you focused on your own growth? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to learn.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you able to teach yourself new things? Do you need a teacher to learn new things? Are you focused on your own growth? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to learn.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We hope you enjoy this repeat on how to stop limiting yourself - we'll be back this week with new episodes!   Are there things you don’t do because you think you’re not good enough? Do you keep working at a job you hate simply because you’re afraid of pursuing something new? Do you feel constrained by social pressures, beliefs, and obligations? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to stop limiting yourself. Free yourself from limiting beliefs and start living your best life.   Su...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this repeat on how to stop limiting yourself - we&apos;ll be back this week with new episodes! <br/><br/>Are there things you don’t do because you think you’re not good enough? Do you keep working at a job you hate simply because you’re afraid of pursuing something new? Do you feel constrained by social pressures, beliefs, and obligations? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to stop limiting yourself. Free yourself from limiting beliefs and start living your best life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this repeat on how to stop limiting yourself - we&apos;ll be back this week with new episodes! <br/><br/>Are there things you don’t do because you think you’re not good enough? Do you keep working at a job you hate simply because you’re afraid of pursuing something new? Do you feel constrained by social pressures, beliefs, and obligations? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to stop limiting yourself. Free yourself from limiting beliefs and start living your best life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you struggle with negative thoughts and feelings? Do you wish you were better at dealing with negativity in your own life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with negative thoughts &amp; feelings.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle with negative thoughts and feelings? Do you wish you were better at dealing with negativity in your own life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with negative thoughts &amp; feelings.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle with negative thoughts and feelings? Do you wish you were better at dealing with negativity in your own life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with negative thoughts &amp; feelings.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We revisit an older episode today - we'll be back with a new quick fix this week!   If you were on your deathbed, would you regret anything? Are there common deathbed regrets? How can our regrets help us live a better, more fulfilling life? Danny and Randy each share five deathbed regrets and discuss how to die without regrets.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: ex...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We revisit an older episode today - we&apos;ll be back with a new quick fix this week! <br/><br/>If you were on your deathbed, would you regret anything? Are there common deathbed regrets? How can our regrets help us live a better, more fulfilling life? Danny and Randy each share five deathbed regrets and discuss how to die without regrets. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We revisit an older episode today - we&apos;ll be back with a new quick fix this week! <br/><br/>If you were on your deathbed, would you regret anything? Are there common deathbed regrets? How can our regrets help us live a better, more fulfilling life? Danny and Randy each share five deathbed regrets and discuss how to die without regrets. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you do things because you feel pressured by society, family, or friends? Do you feel like you have to hide your true self from some people? What if you could just be yourself at all times? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live authentically.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you do things because you feel pressured by society, family, or friends? Do you feel like you have to hide your true self from some people? What if you could just be yourself at all times? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live authentically.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you do things because you feel pressured by society, family, or friends? Do you feel like you have to hide your true self from some people? What if you could just be yourself at all times? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live authentically.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What’s the best way to deal with a panic attack? Is it better to spend money on experiences? What can you do to overcome anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, money, and more.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What’s the best way to deal with a panic attack? Is it better to spend money on experiences? What can you do to overcome anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, money, and more.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s the best way to deal with a panic attack? Is it better to spend money on experiences? What can you do to overcome anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, money, and more.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you handle misery? What do you do when you are depressed, dissatisfied ...suffering? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be miserable.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com      ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How do you handle misery? What do you do when you are depressed, dissatisfied ...suffering? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be miserable.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p><p><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do you handle misery? What do you do when you are depressed, dissatisfied ...suffering? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be miserable.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p><p><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are things going well? Are you blessed with no problems, no difficulties, in life? Would you benefit from an existential crisis? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to have an existential crisis.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are things going well? Are you blessed with no problems, no difficulties, in life? Would you benefit from an existential crisis? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to have an existential crisis.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you really busy? Do you have any time for yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know when you are doing too much.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you really busy? Do you have any time for yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know when you are doing too much. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you really busy? Do you have any time for yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know when you are doing too much. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have problems? Do you find it difficult to deal with problems in life? Do you feel like there are always problems?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why life has problems.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have problems? Do you find it difficult to deal with problems in life? Do you feel like there are always problems?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why life has problems.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you need to make a big change in your life? When you face big changes in life, do you feel scared, anxious, or lost? What can you do to better handle big changes? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to make a big change.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you need to make a big change in your life? When you face big changes in life, do you feel scared, anxious, or lost? What can you do to better handle big changes? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to make a big change.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you struggling? Are you stressed, depressed...unmotivated? Do you have trouble completing goals or meeting deadlines? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss psychological flexibility and making your life a game. Listen now and start gamifying your life!   We discuss Jane McGonigal’s book, Super Better, in this episode.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your questio...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you struggling? Are you stressed, depressed...unmotivated? Do you have trouble completing goals or meeting deadlines? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss psychological flexibility and making your life a game. Listen now and start gamifying your life!  </p><p>We discuss Jane McGonigal’s book, <a href='https://superbetter.com/our-story/'><em>Super Better</em></a>, in this episode.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you struggling? Are you stressed, depressed...unmotivated? Do you have trouble completing goals or meeting deadlines? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss psychological flexibility and making your life a game. Listen now and start gamifying your life!  </p><p>We discuss Jane McGonigal’s book, <a href='https://superbetter.com/our-story/'><em>Super Better</em></a>, in this episode.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you stressed? Are you overwhelmed? Do you wish you knew how to better handle stress? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle stress.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you stressed? Are you overwhelmed? Do you wish you knew how to better handle stress? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle stress.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you stressed? Are you overwhelmed? Do you wish you knew how to better handle stress? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle stress.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you living your own life? Are you comfortable being yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of being yourself.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you living your own life? Are you comfortable being yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of being yourself.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you struggle to build good, healthy relationships? Do you wish it was easier to make friends and meet people? Do you want strong, lasting relationships? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to build relationships.      Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you unfulfilled or dissatisfied? Do you rarely feel fulfilled? this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to feel fulfilled.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you focused on the quality of your life? Do you take care of your mental and physical health? Are you distracted, stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss Stoic life hacks and how to live well.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you focused on the quality of your life? Do you take care of your mental and physical health? Are you distracted, stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss Stoic life hacks and how to live well.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you know yourself? Do you make choices that align with who you are? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to know yourself.      Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you know yourself? Do you make choices that align with who you are? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to know yourself.    <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When was the last time you really considered some deep philosophical questions? Questions like: Why does suffering happen? Is there anything wrong with being selfish? Does morality come from within or outside ourselves? In this episode (part 2), Danny and Randy ask and answer additional thought-provoking philosophical questions.    Philosophical Question List used in this episode: 240 Thought-Provoking Philosophical Questions [Sorted By Category] - Homeschool Adventure   Subscribe t...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We cannot predict or plan for everything. Random, chance events can throw us off, cause stress, and make our lives difficult. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to embrace randomness.      Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We cannot predict or plan for everything. Random, chance events can throw us off, cause stress, and make our lives difficult. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to embrace randomness.    <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We cannot predict or plan for everything. Random, chance events can throw us off, cause stress, and make our lives difficult. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to embrace randomness.    <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nietzsche famously claimed that God is dead. What does it mean to have faith? What is the purpose of belief? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss faith, god, religion, and whether god is dead.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Nietzsche famously claimed that God is dead. What does it mean to have faith? What is the purpose of belief? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss faith, god, religion, and whether god is dead.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nietzsche famously claimed that God is dead. What does it mean to have faith? What is the purpose of belief? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss faith, god, religion, and whether god is dead.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel like you never have enough? Do you think your happiness depends on getting the next thing, accomplishing the next goal...? When is enough, enough? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have enough.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you never have enough? Do you think your happiness depends on getting the next thing, accomplishing the next goal...? When is enough, enough? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have enough.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you never have enough? Do you think your happiness depends on getting the next thing, accomplishing the next goal...? When is enough, enough? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have enough.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you happy? Do you know what it takes to live a happy life? Is our conception of happiness flawed? Is there a difference between happiness and success? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live a happy life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you happy? Do you know what it takes to live a happy life? Is our conception of happiness flawed? Is there a difference between happiness and success? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live a happy life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you happy? Do you know what it takes to live a happy life? Is our conception of happiness flawed? Is there a difference between happiness and success? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to live a happy life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel lost? Do you dream of doing something different? Did you choose your path in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to find your way.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel lost? Do you dream of doing something different? Did you choose your path in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to find your way.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel lost? Do you dream of doing something different? Did you choose your path in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to find your way.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the best way to deal with feeling overwhelmed? How can you keep your momentum while still taking time to enjoy yourself? What video games are Danny and Randy playing/excited to play? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss their recent problems, victories, video games, and more.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What is the best way to deal with feeling overwhelmed? How can you keep your momentum while still taking time to enjoy yourself? What video games are Danny and Randy playing/excited to play? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss their recent problems, victories, video games, and more.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is the best way to deal with feeling overwhelmed? How can you keep your momentum while still taking time to enjoy yourself? What video games are Danny and Randy playing/excited to play? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss their recent problems, victories, video games, and more.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you stressed? Do you feel like you never have enough time? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to slow down.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you stressed? Do you feel like you never have enough time? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to slow down.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you stressed? Do you feel like you never have enough time? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to slow down.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Existentialists and Stoics recognize the importance of choice. Our choices define us, through our choices we make ourselves and establish what is meaningful. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to choose like an existentialist and stoic.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Existentialists and Stoics recognize the importance of choice. Our choices define us, through our choices we make ourselves and establish what is meaningful. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to choose like an existentialist and stoic.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Existentialists and Stoics recognize the importance of choice. Our choices define us, through our choices we make ourselves and establish what is meaningful. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to choose like an existentialist and stoic.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel like you’re not really living life? Are you constantly putting things off until it's the 'right’ time? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to live?    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com    ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you’re not really living life? Are you constantly putting things off until it&apos;s the &apos;right’ time? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to live?  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you’re not really living life? Are you constantly putting things off until it&apos;s the &apos;right’ time? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to live?  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is life difficult? Do you struggle or lose a lot? Do you want to win more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to not suck at life?     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you find it hard to interact with some people? Are there people that get on your nerves, stress you out, or annoy you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with assholes.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you read? Do you have a hard time finding new books? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the best books they’ve read this year. Listen now and find out what books they recommend and why.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you read? Do you have a hard time finding new books? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the best books they’ve read this year. Listen now and find out what books they recommend and why.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you stressed? Do you have too much to do and not enough time? Do you feel burned out? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to avoid burnout.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you stressed? Do you have too much to do and not enough time? Do you feel burned out? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to avoid burnout.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone has problems. When we have problems, talking about them can be extremely helpful. In this episode, Danny and Randy do a freeform episode and discuss their current problems.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you unhappy? Do you find yourself disappointed with people...things? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with disappointment.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you unhappy? Do you find yourself disappointed with people...things? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with disappointment. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you unhappy? Do you find yourself disappointed with people...things? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with disappointment. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have trouble staying focused? Do you struggle to achieve your goals? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to stay focused and achieve your goals.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Is your mind always focused on the next thing? Do you struggle to stay in the moment...to stay present? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be present.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is your mind always focused on the next thing? Do you struggle to stay in the moment...to stay present? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be present.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you curious about Stoicism? Do you want to be a better person? Do you want to live a happy life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss Stoicism and how to practice it in daily life.  </p><p>Link to list used in this episode: <a href='https://constantrenewal.com/stoic-practices'>9 Stoic Practices That Will Help You Thrive In The Madness Of Modernity (constantrenewal.com)</a> <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you curious about Stoicism? Do you want to be a better person? Do you want to live a happy life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss Stoicism and how to practice it in daily life.  </p><p>Link to list used in this episode: <a href='https://constantrenewal.com/stoic-practices'>9 Stoic Practices That Will Help You Thrive In The Madness Of Modernity (constantrenewal.com)</a> <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you believe you need a teacher to learn something? Do you find it difficult to learn new things? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to learn.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you believe you need a teacher to learn something? Do you find it difficult to learn new things? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to learn.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you believe you need a teacher to learn something? Do you find it difficult to learn new things? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to learn.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Waiting is hard. Most of us have become accustomed to instant gratification, same-day delivery, and immediacy in our lives. Most good things in life, however, take time. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to wait.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Waiting is hard. Most of us have become accustomed to instant gratification, same-day delivery, and immediacy in our lives. Most good things in life, however, take time. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to wait.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Waiting is hard. Most of us have become accustomed to instant gratification, same-day delivery, and immediacy in our lives. Most good things in life, however, take time. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to wait.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Would it help if you could see the world differently? Does your perspective reflect your values? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to change perspective.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Would it help if you could see the world differently? Does your perspective reflect your values? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to change perspective. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Would it help if you could see the world differently? Does your perspective reflect your values? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to change perspective. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We always encounter challenges and difficulties in life. Most of us even create problems when none exist. Danny and Randy explore how to manage life’s difficulties.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We always encounter challenges and difficulties in life. Most of us even create problems when none exist. Danny and Randy explore how to manage life’s difficulties. <br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We always encounter challenges and difficulties in life. Most of us even create problems when none exist. Danny and Randy explore how to manage life’s difficulties. <br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you want to be highly effective? Do you want to get more done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be effective.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to be highly effective? Do you want to get more done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be effective.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to be highly effective? Do you want to get more done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be effective.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>If you were on your deathbed, would you regret anything? Are there common deathbed regrets? How can our regrets help us live a better, more fulfilling life? Danny and Randy each share five deathbed regrets and discuss how to die without regrets.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you were on your deathbed, would you regret anything? Are there common deathbed regrets? How can our regrets help us live a better, more fulfilling life? Danny and Randy each share five deathbed regrets and discuss how to die without regrets.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What makes life meaningful? Do you feel like your life is meaningless? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to find meaning in life.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you in a rut? Are you unhappy, tired...miserable? Do you need a fresh start? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to start over.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you in a rut? Are you unhappy, tired...miserable? Do you need a fresh start? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to start over.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you in a rut? Are you unhappy, tired...miserable? Do you need a fresh start? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to start over.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have a hard time getting things done? Do you find it difficult to motivate yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to increase willpower.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a hard time getting things done? Do you find it difficult to motivate yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to increase willpower. <br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a hard time getting things done? Do you find it difficult to motivate yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to increase willpower. <br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you procrastinate and put things off? Are there things you wish you could do but lack the time? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to do what matters.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you procrastinate and put things off? Are there things you wish you could do but lack the time? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to do what matters.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you wish you had better relationships? Do you find it difficult to meet people and form relationships? How can you cultivate and maintain good relationships? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to build relationships.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish you had better relationships? Do you find it difficult to meet people and form relationships? How can you cultivate and maintain good relationships? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to build relationships. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish you had better relationships? Do you find it difficult to meet people and form relationships? How can you cultivate and maintain good relationships? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to build relationships. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel lost...stuck? Do you feel like you are on the wrong path and don’t know how to find your way again? Danny and Randy discuss how to find your path in life.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel lost...stuck? Do you feel like you are on the wrong path and don’t know how to find your way again? Danny and Randy discuss how to find your path in life.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you avoid difficult conversations? When you need to have a difficult conversation, do you worry and stress about possible outcomes? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have difficult conversations.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you avoid difficult conversations? When you need to have a difficult conversation, do you worry and stress about possible outcomes? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have difficult conversations.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you avoid difficult conversations? When you need to have a difficult conversation, do you worry and stress about possible outcomes? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have difficult conversations.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>How to See the True Value in Your Life - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel worthless? Does life seem pointless, meaningless? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to see the true value in your life.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel worthless? Does life seem pointless, meaningless? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to see the true value in your life.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel worthless? Does life seem pointless, meaningless? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to see the true value in your life.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Does a good life seem impossible? What makes a life happy, good...worthwhile? Danny and Randy explore the paradox of a good life.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does a good life seem impossible? What makes a life happy, good...worthwhile? Danny and Randy explore the paradox of a good life.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do you do when things go wrong? Are you good at overcoming obstacles and challenges? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle when things go wrong.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when things go wrong? Are you good at overcoming obstacles and challenges? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle when things go wrong.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when things go wrong? Are you good at overcoming obstacles and challenges? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to handle when things go wrong.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you experiencing an existential crisis? You might feel lost, anxious, depressed, and/or hopeless. Danny and Randy discuss how to overcome an existential crisis.   Check out the Cleveland Clinic’s article featured in this episode: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/ways-to-overcome-an-existential-crisis/   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@p...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you experiencing an existential crisis? You might feel lost, anxious, depressed, and/or hopeless. Danny and Randy discuss how to overcome an existential crisis.  </p><p>Check out the Cleveland Clinic’s article featured in this episode: <a href='https://health.clevelandclinic.org/ways-to-overcome-an-existential-crisis/'>https://health.clevelandclinic.org/ways-to-overcome-an-existential-crisis/</a> <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you experiencing an existential crisis? You might feel lost, anxious, depressed, and/or hopeless. Danny and Randy discuss how to overcome an existential crisis.  </p><p>Check out the Cleveland Clinic’s article featured in this episode: <a href='https://health.clevelandclinic.org/ways-to-overcome-an-existential-crisis/'>https://health.clevelandclinic.org/ways-to-overcome-an-existential-crisis/</a> <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have trouble sleeping? Are your problems keeping you up at night? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to sleep better.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have trouble sleeping? Are your problems keeping you up at night? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to sleep better. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have trouble sleeping? Are your problems keeping you up at night? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to sleep better. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do you do when you have a bad day? Do you face challenges head-on, or do you bury your head in the sand? Danny and Randy discuss challenges they face and what to do when life is challenging.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when you have a bad day? Do you face challenges head-on, or do you bury your head in the sand? Danny and Randy discuss challenges they face and what to do when life is challenging.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when you have a bad day? Do you face challenges head-on, or do you bury your head in the sand? Danny and Randy discuss challenges they face and what to do when life is challenging.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you uninspired? Are you unmotivated, lost? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to live inspired.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you find it hard to focus? Does your mind never stop? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to declutter your mind.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to:  existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you ordinary, average? Do you dream of being extraordinary, unique? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how not to be average.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you ordinary, average? Do you dream of being extraordinary, unique? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how not to be average.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you ordinary, average? Do you dream of being extraordinary, unique? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how not to be average.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you get lost on social media? Do you feel distracted? Do you want more control? Danny and Randy examine whether we are too distracted.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you get lost on social media? Do you feel distracted? Do you want more control? Danny and Randy examine whether we are too distracted.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have a hard time listening? Do you find it difficult to say what you mean? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to communicate effectively.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a hard time listening? Do you find it difficult to say what you mean? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to communicate effectively.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a hard time listening? Do you find it difficult to say what you mean? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to communicate effectively.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy discuss what’s on their minds, their current problems, and more.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy discuss what’s on their minds, their current problems, and more.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy discuss what’s on their minds, their current problems, and more.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a>  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever experienced trauma? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how heal trauma.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel!  Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever experienced trauma? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how heal trauma.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever experienced trauma? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how heal trauma.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>! </p><p>Thanks for listening!  </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you never satisfied? When you achieve a goal, do you quickly move on to the next thing? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine how to be satisfied. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you never satisfied? When you achieve a goal, do you quickly move on to the next thing? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine how to be satisfied. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever sought wisdom from those at the end of life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how learn from the elderly and the dying.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Should you pursue success or fulfillment? Is it possible to both succeed and be fulfilled? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine success and fulfillment and ask whether it is possible to have both. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you ever feel like an imposter? Do you know if you are good enough? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be good enough.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever feel like an imposter? Do you know if you are good enough? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be good enough.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever feel like an imposter? Do you know if you are good enough? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be good enough.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you say “Yes” too often? Are you too busy? Do you feel stressed, anxious, and out of sorts? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you have too much on your plate.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you say “Yes” too often? Are you too busy? Do you feel stressed, anxious, and out of sorts? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you have too much on your plate.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you find it hard to be positive? Do you wish you were happy, joyful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be joyful.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you find it hard to be positive? Do you wish you were happy, joyful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be joyful. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you find it hard to be positive? Do you wish you were happy, joyful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be joyful. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“‘Meaningless! Meaningless!’ says the Teacher. ‘Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless!’” (Ecclesiastes 1)  The Bible says everything is meaningless? Is all meaning merely a construct? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine the claim in the Bible that everything is meaningless.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>“‘Meaningless! Meaningless!’ says the Teacher. ‘Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless!’” (<em>Ecclesiastes</em> 1) </p><p>The Bible says everything is meaningless? Is all meaning merely a construct? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine the claim in the Bible that everything is meaningless. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“‘Meaningless! Meaningless!’ says the Teacher. ‘Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless!’” (<em>Ecclesiastes</em> 1) </p><p>The Bible says everything is meaningless? Is all meaning merely a construct? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine the claim in the Bible that everything is meaningless. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have a hard time remembering important dates, people’s names…? Do you find it difficult to learn things on your own? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to improve your memory.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a hard time remembering important dates, people’s names…? Do you find it difficult to learn things on your own? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to improve your memory. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a hard time remembering important dates, people’s names…? Do you find it difficult to learn things on your own? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to improve your memory. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>It would be great if life came with a handbook, with a set of rules that clearly defined how we should live. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore rules of life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> <br/><br/>Check out the list of rules used in this episode <a href='https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RulesOfTheInternet'>here</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you starting over? Are you facing difficult changes, endings…? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to begin again.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you tired, uncomfortable, stressed? Do you wish you felt better, even good? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to feel good.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are problems always a part of life? Are there certain problems that persist no matter what you do? In this episode, Danny and Randy ask whether problems are permanent.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are problems always a part of life? Are there certain problems that persist no matter what you do? In this episode, Danny and Randy ask whether problems are permanent.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are problems always a part of life? Are there certain problems that persist no matter what you do? In this episode, Danny and Randy ask whether problems are permanent.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you get angry with yourself? Do you criticize or even hate yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to love yourself.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you get angry with yourself? Do you criticize or even hate yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to love yourself.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you get angry with yourself? Do you criticize or even hate yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to love yourself.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does money buy happiness? Should we pursue our passion or a paycheck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you should chase money.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Does money buy happiness? Should we pursue our passion or a paycheck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you should chase money.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does money buy happiness? Should we pursue our passion or a paycheck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you should chase money.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’re too busy to get anything meaningful done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to pursue less.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’re too busy to get anything meaningful done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to pursue less.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’re too busy to get anything meaningful done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to pursue less.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel out of sorts? Are you disorganized, stressed, anxious…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find balance in life.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel out of sorts? Are you disorganized, stressed, anxious…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find balance in life.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel out of sorts? Are you disorganized, stressed, anxious…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find balance in life.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you love yourself? Do you wish you were more positive and could see the good in the world, in other people? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to speak the language of love.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you love yourself? Do you wish you were more positive and could see the good in the world, in other people? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to speak the language of love. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you love yourself? Do you wish you were more positive and could see the good in the world, in other people? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to speak the language of love. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel like you need to solve all your problems today, right now? Do your problems feel impossible, insurmountable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss trying to handle tomorrow’s problems today. Listen now and start focusing on today.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you need to solve all your problems today, right now? Do your problems feel impossible, insurmountable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss trying to handle tomorrow’s problems today. Listen now and start focusing on today. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you need to solve all your problems today, right now? Do your problems feel impossible, insurmountable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss trying to handle tomorrow’s problems today. Listen now and start focusing on today. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you struggle with organization? Would you like less ‘stuff’ in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to tidy up. Listen now and start dropping the stuff that is holding you back!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle with organization? Would you like less ‘stuff’ in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to tidy up. Listen now and start dropping the stuff that is holding you back! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you want to be happy? Do you think you’ll be happy at some future point once you get x or achieve y? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why happiness is not the answer.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to be happy? Do you think you’ll be happy at some future point once you get x or achieve y? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why happiness is not the answer.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to be happy? Do you think you’ll be happy at some future point once you get x or achieve y? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why happiness is not the answer.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>How to be Imperfect - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you struggle with perfectionism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be imperfect. Let go of perfectionism and start living your own life!    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle with perfectionism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be imperfect. Let go of perfectionism and start living your own life!  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle with perfectionism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be imperfect. Let go of perfectionism and start living your own life!  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel like you are constantly going against the grain? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to go with the flow.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you are constantly going against the grain? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to go with the flow.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you are constantly going against the grain? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to go with the flow.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>How to Live a Good Life - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you happy? Is your life good? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to live a good life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you happy? Is your life good? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to live a good life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you happy? Is your life good? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to live a good life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do you do when the unexpected happens? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the unexpected curve balls life throws at us and how best to handle them.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when the unexpected happens? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the unexpected curve balls life throws at us and how best to handle them. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when the unexpected happens? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the unexpected curve balls life throws at us and how best to handle them. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>How to be an Outlier - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you want to live authentically? Do you find it difficult to stand alone, outside the crowd? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to be an outlier.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to live authentically? Do you find it difficult to stand alone, outside the crowd? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to be an outlier. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to live authentically? Do you find it difficult to stand alone, outside the crowd? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to be an outlier. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of us seem to believe happiness is a life free of discomfort, a life free of pain and suffering. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with discomfort and why, at least sometimes, we should reinterpret its value.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many of us seem to believe happiness is a life free of discomfort, a life free of pain and suffering. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with discomfort and why, at least sometimes, we should reinterpret its value. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us seem to believe happiness is a life free of discomfort, a life free of pain and suffering. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with discomfort and why, at least sometimes, we should reinterpret its value. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you give up when a task gets difficult? Do you have dreams that you want to make a reality? In this episode, Danny and Randy share tips for how to succeed.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you give up when a task gets difficult? Do you have dreams that you want to make a reality? In this episode, Danny and Randy share tips for how to succeed. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you give up when a task gets difficult? Do you have dreams that you want to make a reality? In this episode, Danny and Randy share tips for how to succeed. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can we overcome the obstacles in our path? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the ways Stoicism can help us overcome life’s challenges.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How can we overcome the obstacles in our path? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the ways Stoicism can help us overcome life’s challenges. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It is important to think about deep philosophical questions. Sometimes, however, we want answers…In this episode, Danny and Randy answer some deep philosophical questions.   Question list used in this episode: Deep Philosophical Questions   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>It is important to think about deep philosophical questions. Sometimes, however, we want answers…In this episode, Danny and Randy answer some deep philosophical questions. <br/><br/>Question list used in this episode: <a href='https://psycatgames.com/magazine/conversation-starters/philosophical-questions/'>Deep Philosophical Questions</a> <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are there skills you want to learn? Are you tired of being a novice? Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to master anything. Listen now and start realizing your mastery!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are there skills you want to learn? Are you tired of being a novice? Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to master anything. Listen now and start realizing your mastery! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a><br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are there skills you want to learn? Are you tired of being a novice? Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to master anything. Listen now and start realizing your mastery! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a><br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe the future will be good, bad…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of faith and why it is important to have faith.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe the future will be good, bad…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of faith and why it is important to have faith. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe the future will be good, bad…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of faith and why it is important to have faith. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you wish more people listened to you? Do you want to be more persuasive and influential? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to influence and persuade.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!   Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish more people listened to you? Do you want to be more persuasive and influential? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to influence and persuade. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish more people listened to you? Do you want to be more persuasive and influential? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to influence and persuade. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: <a href='mailto:existentialstoic@protonmail.com'>existentialstoic@protonmail.com</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you find yourself regretting decisions you’ve made? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to trust your own judgment.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you find yourself regretting decisions you’ve made? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to trust your own judgment. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you find yourself regretting decisions you’ve made? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to trust your own judgment. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you care too much? Are you stressed, depressed…worried? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to not give a fuck.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you care too much? Are you stressed, depressed…worried? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to not give a fuck.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you care too much? Are you stressed, depressed…worried? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to not give a fuck.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do we have access to too much information? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine whether we are facing information overload and what to do about it.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do we have access to too much information? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine whether we are facing information overload and what to do about it. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do we have access to too much information? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine whether we are facing information overload and what to do about it. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discover the value of quieting your mind and finding time without noise and other distractions. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to be quiet.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Discover the value of quieting your mind and finding time without noise and other distractions. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to be quiet. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Discover the value of quieting your mind and finding time without noise and other distractions. In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to be quiet. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you feeling down, stuck…depressed? Do you find it hard to be positive? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling shitty and what we can do to change our attitudes and feel better.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you feeling down, stuck…depressed? Do you find it hard to be positive? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling shitty and what we can do to change our attitudes and feel better. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you feeling down, stuck…depressed? Do you find it hard to be positive? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling shitty and what we can do to change our attitudes and feel better. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2740</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Happy Now - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Happy Now - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you unhappy? Do you dream of being happy one day? Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be happy now - Stop waiting and discover how you can be happy now...  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel  Follow ESP on TikTok  Thanks for listening!    ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you unhappy? Do you dream of being happy one day? Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be happy now - Stop waiting and discover how you can be happy now...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a> <br/>Follow ESP on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>TikTok</a> <br/>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you unhappy? Do you dream of being happy one day? Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be happy now - Stop waiting and discover how you can be happy now...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a> <br/>Follow ESP on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>TikTok</a> <br/>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>770</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>194</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Reconciling Who You Are with Who You Want to Be</itunes:title>
    <title>Reconciling Who You Are with Who You Want to Be</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you living authentically? How can you reconcile who you are now with the person you want to be? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to become who we are and reconcile ourselves now with the person we want to be.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you living authentically? How can you reconcile who you are now with the person you want to be? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to become who we are and reconcile ourselves now with the person we want to be. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you living authentically? How can you reconcile who you are now with the person you want to be? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to become who we are and reconcile ourselves now with the person we want to be. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2143</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>193</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Dream Big - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Dream Big - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your success is determined by the size of your dreams. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to dream big. Listen now and let yourself dream...  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Your success is determined by the size of your dreams. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to dream big. Listen now and let yourself dream...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your success is determined by the size of your dreams. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to dream big. Listen now and let yourself dream...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>786</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>192</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Trap of Perfectionism </itunes:title>
    <title>The Trap of Perfectionism </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you strive to be perfect? Has a concern with producing something perfect caused you to miss deadlines, fail to deliver, or fail to pursue something you want? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the trap of perfectionism. Listen now and find out why good is always better than perfect!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you strive to be perfect? Has a concern with producing something perfect caused you to miss deadlines, fail to deliver, or fail to pursue something you want? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the trap of perfectionism. Listen now and find out why good is always better than perfect! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you strive to be perfect? Has a concern with producing something perfect caused you to miss deadlines, fail to deliver, or fail to pursue something you want? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the trap of perfectionism. Listen now and find out why good is always better than perfect! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2480</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Understand the World Around You - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Understand the World Around You - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We live in a big world full of unknowns…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to understand the world around you.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We live in a big world full of unknowns…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to understand the world around you. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We live in a big world full of unknowns…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to understand the world around you. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>670</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Why are Pleasures Guilty? </itunes:title>
    <title>Why are Pleasures Guilty? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have a guilty pleasure? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore guilty pleasures and why some pleasures are considered guilty.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a guilty pleasure? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore guilty pleasures and why some pleasures are considered guilty. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a guilty pleasure? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore guilty pleasures and why some pleasures are considered guilty. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1435</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>189</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Get a Grip - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Get a Grip - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to get a grip. Slow down and start taking control of your life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to get a grip. Slow down and start taking control of your life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to get a grip. Slow down and start taking control of your life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>744</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>188</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Living Intentionally </itunes:title>
    <title>Living Intentionally </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it mean to live intentionally? How does our narrative change when we start living intentionally? Danny and Randy discuss why we should live intentionally and how to start doing so now.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to live intentionally? How does our narrative change when we start living intentionally? Danny and Randy discuss why we should live intentionally and how to start doing so now. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to live intentionally? How does our narrative change when we start living intentionally? Danny and Randy discuss why we should live intentionally and how to start doing so now. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2223</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>187</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Think Critically - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Think Critically - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many individuals and institutions advocate the importance of critical thinking. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to think critically.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many individuals and institutions advocate the importance of critical thinking. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to think critically. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many individuals and institutions advocate the importance of critical thinking. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to think critically. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>629</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>critical thinking, think, self-help, how to, quick fix, modern stoicism, existential, perspective, listen, ask questions, be bold</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Regrets of the Dying </itunes:title>
    <title>Regrets of the Dying </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone dies…Danny and Randy discuss regrets of the dying. Discover what you can do to live authentically and without regrets!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone dies…Danny and Randy discuss regrets of the dying. Discover what you can do to live authentically and without regrets! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone dies…Danny and Randy discuss regrets of the dying. Discover what you can do to live authentically and without regrets! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2268</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Free - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Free - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel trapped…stuck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be free. Face your fears and start living authentically.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel trapped…stuck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be free. Face your fears and start living authentically.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel trapped…stuck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be free. Face your fears and start living authentically.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Just for Today </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting through the day can be challenging. Danny and Randy discuss the “Just for Today” meditation. Discover a practice that can help you find the right perspective on even your most challenging days.   Just for today meditation   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Getting through the day can be challenging. Danny and Randy discuss the “Just for Today” meditation. Discover a practice that can help you find the right perspective on even your most challenging days.  </p><p><a href='https://www.drugstrategies.org/Addiction-Articles/just-for-today-aa'>Just for today meditation</a> <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting through the day can be challenging. Danny and Randy discuss the “Just for Today” meditation. Discover a practice that can help you find the right perspective on even your most challenging days.  </p><p><a href='https://www.drugstrategies.org/Addiction-Articles/just-for-today-aa'>Just for today meditation</a> <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2542</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>183</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Optimistic - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Optimistic - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you trying to be more positive? Do you struggle with negativity and pessimism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be optimistic.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you trying to be more positive? Do you struggle with negativity and pessimism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be optimistic.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you trying to be more positive? Do you struggle with negativity and pessimism? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be optimistic.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>732</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>182</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy discuss how to stop feeling sorry for yourself.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy discuss how to stop feeling sorry for yourself. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy discuss how to stop feeling sorry for yourself. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1667</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>181</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Work with Your Brain - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Work with Your Brain - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to work with your brain.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to work with your brain. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to work with your brain. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>750</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>self help, mental strength, mental health, willpower, integrity, learn, growth, happiness, quick fix, modern stoicism, how to</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Our Many Competing Selves </itunes:title>
    <title>Our Many Competing Selves </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes it seems like we are different people at different times...Danny and Randy explore our many competing selves and what we can learn from them. Listen now to discover how multifaceted you are and learn why it’s important to create a unified self.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes it seems like we are different people at different times...Danny and Randy explore our many competing selves and what we can learn from them. Listen now to discover how multifaceted you are and learn why it’s important to create a unified self. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes it seems like we are different people at different times...Danny and Randy explore our many competing selves and what we can learn from them. Listen now to discover how multifaceted you are and learn why it’s important to create a unified self. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1403</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>existential, modern stoicism, philosophy, Nietzsche, self, self-help, happiness, unity, strengths, weaknesses, growth, competing selves</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Get Where You Want to Be - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Get Where You Want to Be - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you currently somewhere you want to be? Do you have dreams, ambitions, but you’re unsure how to make them a reality? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss how to get where you want to be. Be proactive, listen now, and start making progress towards your goals.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you currently somewhere you want to be? Do you have dreams, ambitions, but you’re unsure how to make them a reality? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss how to get where you want to be. Be proactive, listen now, and start making progress towards your goals.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you currently somewhere you want to be? Do you have dreams, ambitions, but you’re unsure how to make them a reality? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss how to get where you want to be. Be proactive, listen now, and start making progress towards your goals.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>567</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Lessons Learned from Video Games </itunes:title>
    <title>Lessons Learned from Video Games </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are video games more than just a source of entertainment, a way to pass time? What lessons do we learn playing video games? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore life lessons learned from video games. Listen now and start thinking about video games in a new way!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are video games more than just a source of entertainment, a way to pass time? What lessons do we learn playing video games? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore life lessons learned from video games. Listen now and start thinking about video games in a new way! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are video games more than just a source of entertainment, a way to pass time? What lessons do we learn playing video games? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore life lessons learned from video games. Listen now and start thinking about video games in a new way! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1812</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, modern stoicism, video games, lessons, life lessons, lessons learned, self help, happiness, gamer, gaming, growth</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>177</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Ask Questions - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Ask Questions - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you want something, you must ask for it. Asking the right question means knowing what you want, what you value, and therefore it requires knowing what you are asking for. In this Quick Fix, explore questions with Danny &amp; Randy, discover their importance, and learn how to ask more effective questions.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>If you want something, you must ask for it. Asking the right question means knowing what you want, what you value, and therefore it requires knowing what you are asking for. In this Quick Fix, explore questions with Danny &amp; Randy, discover their importance, and learn how to ask more effective questions. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want something, you must ask for it. Asking the right question means knowing what you want, what you value, and therefore it requires knowing what you are asking for. In this Quick Fix, explore questions with Danny &amp; Randy, discover their importance, and learn how to ask more effective questions. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>691</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Recognizing Patterns in Life </itunes:title>
    <title>Recognizing Patterns in Life </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Patterns are all around us. We tend to notice negative patterns the most, but there are positive patterns as well. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to recognize patterns in life and why patterns are important.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Patterns are all around us. We tend to notice negative patterns the most, but there are positive patterns as well. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to recognize patterns in life and why patterns are important. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Patterns are all around us. We tend to notice negative patterns the most, but there are positive patterns as well. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to recognize patterns in life and why patterns are important. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1382053/episodes/10970867-recognizing-patterns-in-life.mp3" length="24556110" type="audio/mpeg" />
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    <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2044</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Win - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Win - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you want to win? Are you tired of not getting what you want? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss how to win.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to win? Are you tired of not getting what you want? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss how to win.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to win? Are you tired of not getting what you want? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss how to win.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1382053/episodes/10950327-how-to-win-quick-fix.mp3" length="10065729" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>836</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, modern stoicism, win, success, how to, self help, growth, play the game, define success, gratitude, mental strength, skills</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>174</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Week&#39;s Challenges </itunes:title>
    <title>The Week&#39;s Challenges </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all face challenges every week. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the challenges they faced in their own lives and what tools they used to address them.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all face challenges every week. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the challenges they faced in their own lives and what tools they used to address them. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all face challenges every week. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the challenges they faced in their own lives and what tools they used to address them. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>How to Negotiate - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Negotiate - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to negotiate.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to negotiate. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to negotiate. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Most Important Existential Questions!</itunes:title>
    <title>The Most Important Existential Questions!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What’s the meaning of life? Is there a god? What makes life worth living? Are we free? In this episode, Danny and Randy tackle the most important existential questions. Listen now to hear their answers to some of the toughest questions.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Question List used in episode 171 came from https://theadultman.com/love-and-lust/existential-questions/#21_best_existential_questions  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What’s the meaning of life? Is there a god? What makes life worth living? Are we free? In this episode, Danny and Randy tackle the most important existential questions. Listen now to hear their answers to some of the toughest questions. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Question List used in episode 171 came from <a href='https://theadultman.com/love-and-lust/existential-questions/#21_best_existential_questions'>https://theadultman.com/love-and-lust/existential-questions/#21_best_existential_questions</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s the meaning of life? Is there a god? What makes life worth living? Are we free? In this episode, Danny and Randy tackle the most important existential questions. Listen now to hear their answers to some of the toughest questions. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Question List used in episode 171 came from <a href='https://theadultman.com/love-and-lust/existential-questions/#21_best_existential_questions'>https://theadultman.com/love-and-lust/existential-questions/#21_best_existential_questions</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2446</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>How to Use Incentives to Motivate - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Use Incentives to Motivate - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Incentives can be a helpful tool when we are trying to motivate others or ourselves. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy how to use incentives to motivate.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Incentives can be a helpful tool when we are trying to motivate others or ourselves. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy how to use incentives to motivate. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Incentives can be a helpful tool when we are trying to motivate others or ourselves. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy how to use incentives to motivate. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Dealing with Being Down </itunes:title>
    <title>Dealing with Being Down </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone has bad days…How do you deal with it when you feel bad, down, or even depressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with being down.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone has bad days…How do you deal with it when you feel bad, down, or even depressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with being down. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone has bad days…How do you deal with it when you feel bad, down, or even depressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with being down. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1528</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, modern stoicism, self help, depression, mental health, happiness, growth, struggles, positivity, gratitude</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Use Intuition - Quick Fix</itunes:title>
    <title>How to Use Intuition - Quick Fix</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you really listen to yourself? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to use your intuition.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you really listen to yourself? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to use your intuition.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you really listen to yourself? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to use your intuition.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>859</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>168</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>What&#39;s Your Real Worth? </itunes:title>
    <title>What&#39;s Your Real Worth? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you define your worth? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know your real worth.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How do you define your worth? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know your real worth.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do you define your worth? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know your real worth.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2010</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Persuasive - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Persuasive - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it mean to be persuasive? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be persuasive.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to be persuasive? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be persuasive. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to be persuasive? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be persuasive. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Friendship </itunes:title>
    <title>Friendship </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Aristotle called true friends “the greatest of external goods.” In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of friendship.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Aristotle called true friends “the greatest of external goods.” In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of friendship. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aristotle called true friends “the greatest of external goods.” In this episode, Danny and Randy explore the importance of friendship. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1672</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>165</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Stop Deluding Yourself - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Stop Deluding Yourself - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to stop deluding yourself. Stop making excuses, stop lying to yourself, and start living a life that is right for you.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to stop deluding yourself. Stop making excuses, stop lying to yourself, and start living a life that is right for you. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to stop deluding yourself. Stop making excuses, stop lying to yourself, and start living a life that is right for you. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>656</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>honesty, self help, how to, quick fix, existential, modern stoicism, integrity, authenticity, excuses, blame</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Problems with Honesty </itunes:title>
    <title>The Problems with Honesty </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How often are you truly honest with yourself? When, if ever, are lies and deception justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the problems with honesty. Should we reconsider the value of being honest?   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How often are you truly honest with yourself? When, if ever, are lies and deception justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the problems with honesty. Should we reconsider the value of being honest? <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How often are you truly honest with yourself? When, if ever, are lies and deception justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the problems with honesty. Should we reconsider the value of being honest? <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2134</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>163</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Find Your Way - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Find Your Way - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you strive to live an authentic life? Are you traveling down the right path in life? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to find your way. Discover your way and start living an authentic life!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you strive to live an authentic life? Are you traveling down the right path in life? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to find your way. Discover your way and start living an authentic life! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you strive to live an authentic life? Are you traveling down the right path in life? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to find your way. Discover your way and start living an authentic life! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>663</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, modern stoicism, authenticity, happiness, path, self help, how to, quick fix, Nietzsche, Dichotomy of Control, strength</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>162</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Boredom, Contentment, &amp; Other Topics...</itunes:title>
    <title>Boredom, Contentment, &amp; Other Topics...</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss dealing with boredom, the problem of contentment, and other topics.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss dealing with boredom, the problem of contentment, and other topics. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss dealing with boredom, the problem of contentment, and other topics. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1711</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>self help, Existential, modern stoicism, self improvement, contentment, boredom, mental health, depression, happiness, good life</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>161</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Embrace Randomness - Quick Fix</itunes:title>
    <title>How to Embrace Randomness - Quick Fix</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life can oftentimes seem overwhelming, chaotic, and utterly random. Danny and Randy discuss how to embrace randomness in life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Life can oftentimes seem overwhelming, chaotic, and utterly random. Danny and Randy discuss how to embrace randomness in life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Life can oftentimes seem overwhelming, chaotic, and utterly random. Danny and Randy discuss how to embrace randomness in life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>645</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Is Our Idea of Success Dangerous? </itunes:title>
    <title>Is Our Idea of Success Dangerous? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of us view success, especially success measured by financial gain, as the only measure of a good life...Is our idea of success dangerous and does it contribute to unhappiness? Danny and Randy explore our notion of success in this episode.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many of us view success, especially success measured by financial gain, as the only measure of a good life...Is our idea of success dangerous and does it contribute to unhappiness? Danny and Randy explore our notion of success in this episode. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us view success, especially success measured by financial gain, as the only measure of a good life...Is our idea of success dangerous and does it contribute to unhappiness? Danny and Randy explore our notion of success in this episode. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2022 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2006</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, modern stoicism, self help, success, the dangers of success, wealth, wisdom, happiness, unhappiness, depression, mental health</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>159</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Learn from Others - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Learn from Others - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are over 7 billion people in the world. Each person is a potential source of information, knowledge, even wisdom. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss how to learn from others. Start using the abundant resource around you!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>There are over 7 billion people in the world. Each person is a potential source of information, knowledge, even wisdom. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss how to learn from others. Start using the abundant resource around you! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are over 7 billion people in the world. Each person is a potential source of information, knowledge, even wisdom. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss how to learn from others. Start using the abundant resource around you! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>730</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>wisdom, growth, self help, happiness, learn, listen, habits, modeling, modern stoicism, how to, quick fix</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>158</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Uncomfortable </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Uncomfortable </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be uncomfortable. Discover the important connection between discomfort and growth…  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be uncomfortable. Discover the important connection between discomfort and growth…<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be uncomfortable. Discover the important connection between discomfort and growth…<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1342</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>growth, existential, modern stoicism, self control, dichotomy of control, strength, self help, motivation, success, overcoming</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Stop Procrastinating - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Stop Procrastinating - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have a hard time getting things done? Do you wait till the last minute to start projects? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to stop procrastinating.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a hard time getting things done? Do you wait till the last minute to start projects? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to stop procrastinating.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a hard time getting things done? Do you wait till the last minute to start projects? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to stop procrastinating.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>627</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, modern stoicism, self help, how to, Quick Fix, procrastinate, take control, growth, self control, happiness, good life</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Life is Short...Say No! </itunes:title>
    <title>Life is Short...Say No! </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life is short. When we make choices, we are choosing how to use our time. If we don’t choose, how we spend our time is decided for us. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of time, the shortness of life, and why it is crucial to say No.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Life is short. When we make choices, we are choosing how to use our time. If we don’t choose, how we spend our time is decided for us. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of time, the shortness of life, and why it is crucial to say No. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Life is short. When we make choices, we are choosing how to use our time. If we don’t choose, how we spend our time is decided for us. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of time, the shortness of life, and why it is crucial to say No. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2022 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1780</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, modern stoicism, self help, authenticity, strength, growth, No, intentional, decisions, responsibility, freedom</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>155</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Master Money - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Master Money - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you stressed about money? Do you wish you were better with money but don't know where to start? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to master money. Listen now and start building the life you want!      Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel Follow ESP on TikTok Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more...  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you stressed about money? Do you wish you were better with money but don&apos;t know where to start? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to master money. Listen now and start building the life you want!    <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a></p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more... </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>How Bad Do You Want It? </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want more out of life? Do you know what you want, what matters to you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should examine how bad we want what we want. Listen now and start going after what you want. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you want more out of life? Do you know what you want, what matters to you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should examine how bad we want what we want. Listen now and start going after what you want. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1819</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Get Things Done - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Get Things Done - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have a hard time completing tasks? Do you fail to finish projects or achieve goals because you give up as soon as things get difficult? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to get things done. Listen now and start achieving the things you want in life!      Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a hard time completing tasks? Do you fail to finish projects or achieve goals because you give up as soon as things get difficult? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to get things done. Listen now and start achieving the things you want in life!    <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a hard time completing tasks? Do you fail to finish projects or achieve goals because you give up as soon as things get difficult? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to get things done. Listen now and start achieving the things you want in life!    <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>628</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>How to Find Peace in a Crazy World </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Find Peace in a Crazy World </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious? Does the world sometimes seem crazy…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find peace in a crazy world. Listen now and start living a more balanced, peaceful life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious? Does the world sometimes seem crazy…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find peace in a crazy world. Listen now and start living a more balanced, peaceful life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious? Does the world sometimes seem crazy…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find peace in a crazy world. Listen now and start living a more balanced, peaceful life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2025</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>151</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Fail Forward - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Fail Forward - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you afraid to fail? When you fail, does it always feel like you are moving backwards?   In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to fail forward. Listen now and start facing failure.     Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you afraid to fail? When you fail, does it always feel like you are moving backwards? <br/><br/>In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to fail forward. Listen now and start facing failure.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you afraid to fail? When you fail, does it always feel like you are moving backwards? <br/><br/>In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to fail forward. Listen now and start facing failure.   <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Daodejing by Laozi </itunes:title>
    <title>Daodejing by Laozi </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the Daodejing by Laozi. Discover why Daodejing is a book you should read and find out some of the important lessons contained within it.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the <em>Daodejing</em> by Laozi. Discover why <em>Daodejing </em>is a book you should read and find out some of the important lessons contained within it. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the <em>Daodejing</em> by Laozi. Discover why <em>Daodejing </em>is a book you should read and find out some of the important lessons contained within it. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2036</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Taoism, Tao, Dao, Daoism, Laozi, books, great books, philosophy, self help, modern stoicism, learn, wisdom</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Indispensable - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Indispensable - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want to be needed, to be essential…In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be indispensable.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to be needed, to be essential…In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be indispensable.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to be needed, to be essential…In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be indispensable.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Death, Guilt, and Other Topics</itunes:title>
    <title>Death, Guilt, and Other Topics</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can we live without regret? What should we do when we experience guilt? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore death, guilt, and other topics.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How can we live without regret? What should we do when we experience guilt? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore death, guilt, and other topics.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How can we live without regret? What should we do when we experience guilt? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore death, guilt, and other topics.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>147</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Daring - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Daring - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you wish you possessed the courage to live the life you want? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be daring.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish you possessed the courage to live the life you want? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be daring. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you wish you possessed the courage to live the life you want? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be daring. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>509</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Before You Die </itunes:title>
    <title>Before You Die </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of us avoid thinking about death – we refuse to face the reality of our own mortality. Facing and accepting the reality of death can help us live a good, meaningful life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life, death, and what to do before you die.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many of us avoid thinking about death – we refuse to face the reality of our own mortality. Facing and accepting the reality of death can help us live a good, meaningful life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life, death, and what to do before you die. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us avoid thinking about death – we refuse to face the reality of our own mortality. Facing and accepting the reality of death can help us live a good, meaningful life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life, death, and what to do before you die. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1905</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, modern stoicism, philosophy, self help, life, death, mortality, accepting death, happiness, growth, gratitude, mental health</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>145</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Happy - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Happy - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want to be happy. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be happy. Listen now and start looking at your own life differently.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to be happy. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be happy. Listen now and start looking at your own life differently. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to be happy. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be happy. Listen now and start looking at your own life differently. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Should You Go Back to School? </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Should you ever go back to school? Danny and Randy have recently started a new learning journey, and they are forced to return to the question of education. Listen now to find out more and answer the question – Should you go back to school?   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Should you ever go back to school? Danny and Randy have recently started a new learning journey, and they are forced to return to the question of education. Listen now to find out more and answer the question – Should you go back to school? <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Should you ever go back to school? Danny and Randy have recently started a new learning journey, and they are forced to return to the question of education. Listen now to find out more and answer the question – Should you go back to school? <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1811</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, Modern Stoicism, self help, school, education, learning, lifelong learning, wisdom, university, bootcamp, practical knowledge</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>143</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Compound Your Efforts - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Compound Your Efforts - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to compound your efforts in this Quick Fix.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to compound your efforts in this Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to compound your efforts in this Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>562</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>142</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>&quot;Meditations&quot; by Marcus Aurelius </itunes:title>
    <title>&quot;Meditations&quot; by Marcus Aurelius </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the latest installment of ESP’s Books You Should Read series, Danny and Randy discuss Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Discover Meditations now and find out why Marcus Aurelius is as important now as he was when he was alive!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In the latest installment of ESP’s <em>Books You Should Read </em>series, Danny and Randy discuss <em>Meditations </em>by Marcus Aurelius. Discover <em>Meditations </em>now and find out why Marcus Aurelius is as important now as he was when he was alive! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the latest installment of ESP’s <em>Books You Should Read </em>series, Danny and Randy discuss <em>Meditations </em>by Marcus Aurelius. Discover <em>Meditations </em>now and find out why Marcus Aurelius is as important now as he was when he was alive! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2690</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>141</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Work Less - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Work Less - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel like you always work, like there isn’t enough time to do everything you need to do? In this Quick Fix, discover tips for how to work less and make more time for yourself.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you always work, like there isn’t enough time to do everything you need to do? In this Quick Fix, discover tips for how to work less and make more time for yourself. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you always work, like there isn’t enough time to do everything you need to do? In this Quick Fix, discover tips for how to work less and make more time for yourself. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
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    <itunes:title>Loneliness and Boredom </itunes:title>
    <title>Loneliness and Boredom </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of us struggle at times with feelings of boredom and loneliness. Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you are feeling bored and lonely. Listen now to discover healthy ways to get through difficult times in life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many of us struggle at times with feelings of boredom and loneliness. Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you are feeling bored and lonely. Listen now to discover healthy ways to get through difficult times in life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us struggle at times with feelings of boredom and loneliness. Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you are feeling bored and lonely. Listen now to discover healthy ways to get through difficult times in life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1378</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>139</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Build Habits - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Build Habits - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Developing good habits can have a huge impact on our quality of life and happiness. Discover tips for how to build habits and cultivate positive character traits in this Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Developing good habits can have a huge impact on our quality of life and happiness. Discover tips for how to build habits and cultivate positive character traits in this Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Developing good habits can have a huge impact on our quality of life and happiness. Discover tips for how to build habits and cultivate positive character traits in this Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>491</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>138</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Creating a New Narrative </itunes:title>
    <title>Creating a New Narrative </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The stories we tell ourselves determine how we interpret the world. In the latest episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of personal narratives and explore how to create a new, healthy narrative.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The stories we tell ourselves determine how we interpret the world. In the latest episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of personal narratives and explore how to create a new, healthy narrative. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The stories we tell ourselves determine how we interpret the world. In the latest episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of personal narratives and explore how to create a new, healthy narrative. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>137</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Awaken the Giant Within - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Awaken the Giant Within - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you find it difficult to be your best self, to realize your full potential? Discover tips for how to awaken the giant within in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you find it difficult to be your best self, to realize your full potential? Discover tips for how to awaken the giant within in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you find it difficult to be your best self, to realize your full potential? Discover tips for how to awaken the giant within in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>531</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>How to Talk to Yourself - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Talk to Yourself - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How we talk to ourselves can have huge implications for our mental health and happiness. Discover tips for how to talk to yourself in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How we talk to ourselves can have huge implications for our mental health and happiness. Discover tips for how to talk to yourself in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How we talk to ourselves can have huge implications for our mental health and happiness. Discover tips for how to talk to yourself in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>565</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>self talk, self help, happiness, modern stoicism, Existential, quick fix, how to, tips, communication, mental health, positivity, self awareness</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>135</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Win Friends - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Win Friends - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Aristotle called friends “the greatest of external goods.” Unfortunately, many of us struggle to meet new people and make friends. Discover tips for how to win friends in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Aristotle called friends “the greatest of external goods.” Unfortunately, many of us struggle to meet new people and make friends. Discover tips for how to win friends in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aristotle called friends “the greatest of external goods.” Unfortunately, many of us struggle to meet new people and make friends. Discover tips for how to win friends in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Facing Our Problems </itunes:title>
    <title>Facing Our Problems </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The more we turn away from our problems, the worse they tend to get. Danny and Randy discuss the importance of facing your problems and doing what’s difficult in the latest episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The more we turn away from our problems, the worse they tend to get. Danny and Randy discuss the importance of facing your problems and doing what’s difficult in the latest episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The more we turn away from our problems, the worse they tend to get. Danny and Randy discuss the importance of facing your problems and doing what’s difficult in the latest episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>875</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Present - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Present - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why is it so hard to live in the present? Do you want to stay in the present when it feels unbearable? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy share 6 tips for how to stay in the present moment.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Why is it so hard to live in the present? Do you want to stay in the present when it feels unbearable? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy share 6 tips for how to stay in the present moment. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why is it so hard to live in the present? Do you want to stay in the present when it feels unbearable? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy share 6 tips for how to stay in the present moment. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Reevaluating Suffering &amp; Stress </itunes:title>
    <title>Reevaluating Suffering &amp; Stress </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all experience suffering, stress, and other challenges in life. How bad our experience is, however, depends on us, on how we respond to the bad and negative in life. When we suffer, we are forced to grow, to overcome ourselves and develop new skills. Danny and Randy discuss why we should reevaluate suffering and stress.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all experience suffering, stress, and other challenges in life. How <em>bad </em>our experience is, however, depends on us, on how we respond to the bad and negative in life. When we suffer, we are forced to grow, to overcome ourselves and develop new skills. Danny and Randy discuss why we should reevaluate suffering and stress. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all experience suffering, stress, and other challenges in life. How <em>bad </em>our experience is, however, depends on us, on how we respond to the bad and negative in life. When we suffer, we are forced to grow, to overcome ourselves and develop new skills. Danny and Randy discuss why we should reevaluate suffering and stress. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> and check out his <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info, updates, &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1651</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Rich - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Rich - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want to be rich...Discover tips for how to be rich and start pursuing the life you want!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; more.   Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to be rich...Discover tips for how to be rich and start pursuing the life you want! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to be rich...Discover tips for how to be rich and start pursuing the life you want! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; more.  </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Boundaries Suck! </itunes:title>
    <title>Boundaries Suck! </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The self-help world is full of praise for boundaries. They often make it seem like setting boundaries is an easy thing. Find out why you should set boundaries, why they suck, and what challenges to expect when you start defining limits in your life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The self-help world is full of praise for boundaries. They often make it seem like setting boundaries is an easy thing. Find out why you should set boundaries, why they suck, and what challenges to expect when you start defining limits in your life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The self-help world is full of praise for boundaries. They often make it seem like setting boundaries is an easy thing. Find out why you should set boundaries, why they suck, and what challenges to expect when you start defining limits in your life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2276</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>How to Think - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Think - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When we know how to think, we are better equipped to solve problems and overcome obstacles in life. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to think on the latest Quick Fix.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When we know how to think, we are better equipped to solve problems and overcome obstacles in life. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to think on the latest Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we know how to think, we are better equipped to solve problems and overcome obstacles in life. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to think on the latest Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>819</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Patience &amp; Contentment </itunes:title>
    <title>Patience &amp; Contentment </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever felt like things just aren’t moving fast enough? Do things seem like they take too long, like there’s not enough time in the day? Danny and Randy discuss the importance of patience, contentment, and acknowledging what you have.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt like things just aren’t moving fast enough? Do things seem like they take too long, like there’s not enough time in the day? Danny and Randy discuss the importance of patience, contentment, and acknowledging what you have. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt like things just aren’t moving fast enough? Do things seem like they take too long, like there’s not enough time in the day? Danny and Randy discuss the importance of patience, contentment, and acknowledging what you have. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1855</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Prioritize - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Prioritize - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you know what you want, what’s important to you? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and stressed? Discover tips for how to prioritize and take back control of your life!  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you know what you want, what’s important to you? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and stressed? Discover tips for how to prioritize and take back control of your life!<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you know what you want, what’s important to you? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and stressed? Discover tips for how to prioritize and take back control of your life!<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>&quot;The Republic&quot; by Plato </itunes:title>
    <title>&quot;The Republic&quot; by Plato </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Plato’s Republic is a book everyone should read. Danny and Randy discuss important ideas, themes, and sections from Plato’s Republic.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Plato’s <em>Republic </em>is a book everyone should read. Danny and Randy discuss important ideas, themes, and sections from Plato’s <em>Republic</em>.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Plato’s <em>Republic </em>is a book everyone should read. Danny and Randy discuss important ideas, themes, and sections from Plato’s <em>Republic</em>.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2213</itunes:duration>
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    <title>How to be Rational - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever lost control? Have you ever been overwhelmed by your emotions or stress? Discover tips for how to be rational and be in control.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever lost control? Have you ever been overwhelmed by your emotions or stress? Discover tips for how to be rational and be in control. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever lost control? Have you ever been overwhelmed by your emotions or stress? Discover tips for how to be rational and be in control. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Dealing with the Winter Blues </itunes:title>
    <title>Dealing with the Winter Blues </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monday, January 17, is “blue Monday”—a day often associated with depression, sadness, and feeling blue. Danny and Randy discuss feeling depressed, low, and what helps them deal with and overcome the winter blues.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for more info.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Monday, January 17, is “blue Monday”—a day often associated with depression, sadness, and feeling blue. Danny and Randy discuss feeling depressed, low, and what helps them deal with and overcome the winter blues. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for more info. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Monday, January 17, is “blue Monday”—a day often associated with depression, sadness, and feeling blue. Danny and Randy discuss feeling depressed, low, and what helps them deal with and overcome the winter blues. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for more info. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2831</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>123</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Powerful - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Powerful - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever felt weak or powerless? We all want to feel powerful, to be in control. Discover tips for how to be powerful on the latest Quick Fix!  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt weak or powerless? We all want to feel powerful, to be in control. Discover tips for how to be powerful on the latest Quick Fix!<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt weak or powerless? We all want to feel powerful, to be in control. Discover tips for how to be powerful on the latest Quick Fix!<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>Existential, Stoic philosophy, tips, how to, powerful, strength, self help, motivation, will power, self confidence, success, self control</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>122</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Lifehacks </itunes:title>
    <title>Lifehacks </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want a shortcut, an easy path to a good life…Danny and Randy discuss the most important lifehacks, lessons, and routines they have learned.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want a shortcut, an easy path to a good life…Danny and Randy discuss the most important lifehacks, lessons, and routines they have learned. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want a shortcut, an easy path to a good life…Danny and Randy discuss the most important lifehacks, lessons, and routines they have learned. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2501</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>121</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Focus - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Focus - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Focus is crucial if you want to make the most of your time. Danny and Randy give you tips for how to focus.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Focus is crucial if you want to make the most of your time. Danny and Randy give you tips for how to focus. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Focus is crucial if you want to make the most of your time. Danny and Randy give you tips for how to focus. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>700</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Focus, motivation, success, goals, achievement, self help, Quick Fix, Existential, Stoic Philosophy, friction, attitude, mental health</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Coach John Wooden&#39;s 9 Steps to Happiness </itunes:title>
    <title>Coach John Wooden&#39;s 9 Steps to Happiness </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coach John Wooden believed we should all make 9 promises to ourselves to be happy. Danny and Randy explore coach Wooden’s 9 steps to happiness and why they matter. Discover Wooden's 9 steps and why you should apply them in your own life now!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Coach John Wooden believed we should all make 9 promises to ourselves to be happy. Danny and Randy explore coach Wooden’s 9 steps to happiness and why they matter. Discover Wooden&apos;s 9 steps and why you should apply them in your own life now! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coach John Wooden believed we should all make 9 promises to ourselves to be happy. Danny and Randy explore coach Wooden’s 9 steps to happiness and why they matter. Discover Wooden&apos;s 9 steps and why you should apply them in your own life now! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Think Big - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Think Big - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel stuck? Discover how to think big and get unstuck...  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel stuck? Discover how to think big and get unstuck...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel stuck? Discover how to think big and get unstuck...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>118</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>When is Enough? </itunes:title>
    <title>When is Enough? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When is enough? How do we know when we have enough? Danny and Randy discuss the difficulty in knowing when enough is enough...  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When is enough? How do we know when we have enough? Danny and Randy discuss the difficulty in knowing when enough is enough...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When is enough? How do we know when we have enough? Danny and Randy discuss the difficulty in knowing when enough is enough...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1823</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>How to Stop Worrying - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Stop Worrying - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most of us worry about things we cannot control. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to stop worrying. Discover how to worry less and start focusing on what matters.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Most of us worry about things we cannot control. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to stop worrying. Discover how to worry less and start focusing on what matters. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us worry about things we cannot control. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to stop worrying. Discover how to worry less and start focusing on what matters. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>564</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>&quot;The Nicomachean Ethics&quot; by Aristotle </itunes:title>
    <title>&quot;The Nicomachean Ethics&quot; by Aristotle </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We explore The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle in our latest Books You Should Read series. Discover one of the most important works in philosophy.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We explore <em>The Nicomachean Ethics </em>by Aristotle in our latest <em>Books You Should Read </em>series. Discover one of the most important works in philosophy. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We explore <em>The Nicomachean Ethics </em>by Aristotle in our latest <em>Books You Should Read </em>series. Discover one of the most important works in philosophy. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to not be Fooled - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to not be Fooled - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[No one wants to be made a fool. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to not be fooled in this Quick Fix.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>No one wants to be made a fool. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to not be fooled in this Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No one wants to be made a fool. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to not be fooled in this Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>114</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Start with No </itunes:title>
    <title>Start with No </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[To find your Yes, sometimes you must first embrace your No. Start with No – create the space to start examining yourself and find your Yes.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>To find your Yes, sometimes you must first embrace your No. Start with No – create the space to start examining yourself and find your Yes. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To find your Yes, sometimes you must first embrace your No. Start with No – create the space to start examining yourself and find your Yes. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1741</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, Stoic philosophy, Say No, Say Yes, intentional living, self help, motivation, happiness, authenticity, live better, growth, strength</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Influence People - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Influence People - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want to be influential, to be influencers… Danny and Randy explore how to influence people in Quick Fix 112 – discover tips and learn how to start exercising your influence.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to be influential, to be influencers… Danny and Randy explore how to influence people in Quick Fix 112 – discover tips and learn how to start exercising your influence. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to be influential, to be influencers… Danny and Randy explore how to influence people in Quick Fix 112 – discover tips and learn how to start exercising your influence. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>&quot;The Enchiridion&quot; by Epictetus </itunes:title>
    <title>&quot;The Enchiridion&quot; by Epictetus </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you interested in The Enchiridion by Epictetus? Then check out the latest Episode in our series exploring books you should read...We discuss The Enchiridion by Epictetus and explore major themes and topics.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you interested in <em>The Enchiridion</em> by Epictetus? Then check out the latest Episode in our series exploring books you should read...We discuss <em>The Enchiridion </em>by Epictetus and explore major themes and topics.   </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you interested in <em>The Enchiridion</em> by Epictetus? Then check out the latest Episode in our series exploring books you should read...We discuss <em>The Enchiridion </em>by Epictetus and explore major themes and topics.   </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2550</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, Stoic Philosophy, Modern Stoicism, Epictetus, Books you should read, books, character, Enchiridion, philosophy, self help, dichotomy of control, virtue</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>How to Listen - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Listen - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It can be difficult to be a good listener. When we really listen, we hear what others say to us and are more likely to understand their perspective.  Discover tips for how to listen in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>It can be difficult to be a good listener. When we really listen, we hear what others say to us and are more likely to understand their perspective. </p><p>Discover tips for how to listen in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It can be difficult to be a good listener. When we really listen, we hear what others say to us and are more likely to understand their perspective. </p><p>Discover tips for how to listen in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to be Effective - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be Effective - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discover tips for how to be effective and start living intentionally.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Discover tips for how to be effective and start living intentionally. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Discover tips for how to be effective and start living intentionally. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to Get Through the Holidays by Focusing on Gratitude and Generosity </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Get Through the Holidays by Focusing on Gratitude and Generosity </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discover how to get through the holidays by focusing on Gratitude and Generosity. Danny and Randy explore the best way to navigate the holidays.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Discover how to get through the holidays by focusing on Gratitude and Generosity. Danny and Randy explore the best way to navigate the holidays. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Discover how to get through the holidays by focusing on Gratitude and Generosity. Danny and Randy explore the best way to navigate the holidays. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>&quot;Thus Spoke Zarathustra&quot; by Friedrich Nietzsche </itunes:title>
    <title>&quot;Thus Spoke Zarathustra&quot; by Friedrich Nietzsche </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the second installment of ESP’s Books You Should Read series, Danny and Randy discuss Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra.  Listen to find out why Nietzsche considered Zarathustra one of his most important works.   Discover why you should read Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.&nbs...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In the second installment of ESP’s <em>Books You Should</em> Read series, Danny and Randy discuss Nietzsche’s <em>Thus Spoke Zarathustra</em>. </p><p>Listen to find out why Nietzsche considered <em>Zarathustra</em> one of his most important works.  </p><p>Discover why you should read <em>Thus Spoke Zarathustra </em>by Friedrich Nietzsche.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the second installment of ESP’s <em>Books You Should</em> Read series, Danny and Randy discuss Nietzsche’s <em>Thus Spoke Zarathustra</em>. </p><p>Listen to find out why Nietzsche considered <em>Zarathustra</em> one of his most important works.  </p><p>Discover why you should read <em>Thus Spoke Zarathustra </em>by Friedrich Nietzsche.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to Find Meaning in Life - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Find Meaning in Life - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want to live a meaningful life. Discover tips for how to find meaning in life in this Quick Fix.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!    ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to live a meaningful life. Discover tips for how to find meaning in life in this Quick Fix.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to live a meaningful life. Discover tips for how to find meaning in life in this Quick Fix.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>598</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>quick fix, self help, motivation, happiness, meaning, meaningful life, existential, stoic philosophy, modern stoicism, live better, growth</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Most Important Education You&#39;ll Ever Get! - Self-Education...</itunes:title>
    <title>The Most Important Education You&#39;ll Ever Get! - Self-Education...</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of us believe we need a teacher to learn something new…  Teaching yourself is an empowering experience that boosts self-confidence and creates new opportunities.  Discover why you don’t need a teacher to get an education.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many of us believe we need a teacher to learn something new… </p><p>Teaching yourself is an empowering experience that boosts self-confidence and creates new opportunities. </p><p>Discover why you don’t need a teacher to get an education. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us believe we need a teacher to learn something new… </p><p>Teaching yourself is an empowering experience that boosts self-confidence and creates new opportunities. </p><p>Discover why you don’t need a teacher to get an education. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode>
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    <title>Having a Better Attitude - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our attitude determines how we see and interpret the world. Danny and Randy discuss tips for having a better attitude in this Quick Fix.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our attitude determines how we see and interpret the world. Danny and Randy discuss tips for having a better attitude in this Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our attitude determines how we see and interpret the world. Danny and Randy discuss tips for having a better attitude in this Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus </itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>“‘I conclude that all is well,’ … and that remark is sacred. It echoes in the wild and limited universe of man. It teaches that all is not, has not been, exhausted.”</p><p>-          Camus, <em>The Myth of Sisyphus</em> </p><p>In the first episode of our new <em>Books You Should Read</em> series - Explore Albert Camus’ <em>The Myth of Sisyphus</em> with Danny and Randy. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“‘I conclude that all is well,’ … and that remark is sacred. It echoes in the wild and limited universe of man. It teaches that all is not, has not been, exhausted.”</p><p>-          Camus, <em>The Myth of Sisyphus</em> </p><p>In the first episode of our new <em>Books You Should Read</em> series - Explore Albert Camus’ <em>The Myth of Sisyphus</em> with Danny and Randy. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2515</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existentialism, Existential, Books, philosophy, self help, stoicism, modern stoicism, authenticity, growth, happiness, how to, learning</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Being More Forgiving - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>Being More Forgiving - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When has holding a grudge or anger made life better? Practicing forgiveness is healthy and empowering. Discover tips for being more forgiving in this Quick Fix.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When has holding a grudge or anger made life better? Practicing forgiveness is healthy and empowering. Discover tips for being more forgiving in this Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When has holding a grudge or anger made life better? Practicing forgiveness is healthy and empowering. Discover tips for being more forgiving in this Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Seasons of Life </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Change is a part of life, making seasonality a common fact of life. We often struggle most when we feel like we are stuck in the middle...Explore the seasons of life with Danny &amp; Randy.    Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Change is a part of life, making seasonality a common fact of life. We often struggle most when we feel like we are stuck in the middle...Explore the seasons of life with Danny &amp; Randy.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Change is a part of life, making seasonality a common fact of life. We often struggle most when we feel like we are stuck in the middle...Explore the seasons of life with Danny &amp; Randy.  <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2420</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Finding Your Strengths - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>Finding Your Strengths - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When you know your strengths, you can focus on what you naturally excel at. Discover tips for finding your strengths in this Quick Fix.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When you know your strengths, you can focus on what you naturally excel at. Discover tips for finding your strengths in this Quick Fix.<br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you know your strengths, you can focus on what you naturally excel at. Discover tips for finding your strengths in this Quick Fix.<br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Cope with Being Overwhelmed </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Cope with Being Overwhelmed </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When we feel overwhelmed, we feel like things are out of control. Discover how to take control and cope with being overwhelmed.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When we feel overwhelmed, we feel like things are out of control. Discover how to take control and cope with being overwhelmed. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we feel overwhelmed, we feel like things are out of control. Discover how to take control and cope with being overwhelmed. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2053</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Dealing with Failure - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>Dealing with Failure - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How you deal with failure is a big indicator of success…Change your perspective with tips for dealing with failure.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How you deal with failure is a big indicator of success…Change your perspective with tips for dealing with failure. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How you deal with failure is a big indicator of success…Change your perspective with tips for dealing with failure. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Don&#39;t Fail Like the Government! </itunes:title>
    <title>Don&#39;t Fail Like the Government! </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governments fail…And when governments fail, they often blame others and deny responsibility, or they kick the can down the road and ignore the problem.  Explore the role failure and mistakes play in a successful life. Discover why mistakes are essential for growth.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Governments fail…And when governments fail, they often blame others and deny responsibility, or they kick the can down the road and ignore the problem. </p><p>Explore the role failure and mistakes play in a successful life. Discover why mistakes are essential for growth.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Governments fail…And when governments fail, they often blame others and deny responsibility, or they kick the can down the road and ignore the problem. </p><p>Explore the role failure and mistakes play in a successful life. Discover why mistakes are essential for growth.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>Existential, Stoic Philosophy, how to, failure, success, motivation, achieve, self help, growth, teachable moments, government, responsibility</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Accepting Criticism - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>Accepting Criticism - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When should we accept criticism? How can we best utilize criticism to perform at our best?  Discover tips for accepting criticism and start being the best you can be.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When should we accept criticism? How can we best utilize criticism to perform at our best? </p><p>Discover tips for accepting criticism and start being the best you can be. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When should we accept criticism? How can we best utilize criticism to perform at our best? </p><p>Discover tips for accepting criticism and start being the best you can be. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Emotions can feel like something that happens to us, something beyond our control…</p><p>Discover tips for taking control of your emotions and start living intentionally. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People have turned to Stoicism for thousands of years in the pursuit of a good or flourishing life. Find out what Stoicism has to offer and discover its most important tools for growth and development.<br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn how to get comfortable with discomfort and discover what you are capable of.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn how to get comfortable with discomfort and discover what you are capable of. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the final episode of season 1, Danny and Randy discuss the most important lessons they’ve learned this past year. Find out what ideas, topics, and questions stood out the most and proved the most valuable in practice.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In the final episode of season 1, Danny and Randy discuss the most important lessons they’ve learned this past year. Find out what ideas, topics, and questions stood out the most and proved the most valuable in practice. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the final episode of season 1, Danny and Randy discuss the most important lessons they’ve learned this past year. Find out what ideas, topics, and questions stood out the most and proved the most valuable in practice. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We find charismatic people inspiring and magnetic. When you are charismatic, people are more likely to listen to you and take notice.   Discover how to be more charismatic and influential in this Quick Fix.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We find charismatic people inspiring and magnetic. When you are charismatic, people are more likely to listen to you and take notice. <br/><br/>Discover how to be more charismatic and influential in this Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every time we create a goal, we create an opportunity to fail, to be disappointed. Many of us mistake achieving goals with real happiness.   Vague goals get vague results. Discover the importance of setting clear goals, of figuring out what you want and what you value. Learn how to be happy in the pursuit of your goals, to celebrate the journey of your life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s w...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every time we create a goal, we create an opportunity to fail, to be disappointed. Many of us mistake achieving goals with real happiness.  </p><p>Vague goals get vague results.</p><p>Discover the importance of setting clear goals, of figuring out what you want and what you value. Learn how to be happy in the pursuit of your goals, to celebrate the journey of your life.<br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>We communicate using far more than just words—our actions, gestures, posture, and more say something, mean something. Our body language also influences our mental state, our attitude. </p><p>Learn how to think differently about body language to influence your own attitude and communicate what you want to the world. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We communicate using far more than just words—our actions, gestures, posture, and more say something, mean something. Our body language also influences our mental state, our attitude. </p><p>Learn how to think differently about body language to influence your own attitude and communicate what you want to the world. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Gandhi </p><p>We all want to be influential, to make a difference. Listen to the latest Quick Fix to discover tips for being more influential. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Gandhi </p><p>We all want to be influential, to make a difference. Listen to the latest Quick Fix to discover tips for being more influential. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Special guest, Greg Sadler, joins Danny and Randy to discuss Philosophy in Practice – A Better Life Through Knowledge. Discover why philosophy is, at heart, a practical discipline and why a life of learning is a good life!  Greg is the president of ReasonIO, the editor of Stoicism Today , a team member of the Modern Stoicism Organization, and a content producer and YouTuber. He has an M.A. and Ph.D. in philosophy from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube C...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Special guest, Greg Sadler, joins Danny and Randy to discuss Philosophy in Practice – A Better Life Through Knowledge. Discover why philosophy is, at heart, a practical discipline and why a life of learning is a good life! </p><p>Greg is the president of ReasonIO, the editor of <a href='https://modernstoicism.com/'><em>Stoicism Today</em></a> , a team member of the Modern Stoicism Organization, and a content producer and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/GregoryBSadler'>YouTuber</a>. He has an M.A. and Ph.D. in philosophy from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Special guest, Greg Sadler, joins Danny and Randy to discuss Philosophy in Practice – A Better Life Through Knowledge. Discover why philosophy is, at heart, a practical discipline and why a life of learning is a good life! </p><p>Greg is the president of ReasonIO, the editor of <a href='https://modernstoicism.com/'><em>Stoicism Today</em></a> , a team member of the Modern Stoicism Organization, and a content producer and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/GregoryBSadler'>YouTuber</a>. He has an M.A. and Ph.D. in philosophy from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Accountability and personal responsibility are essential to live your own life. Discover what you can do to be more accountable.  Take control and live your own life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Accountability and personal responsibility are essential to live your own life. Discover what you can do to be more accountable.  Take control and live your own life. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Accountability and personal responsibility are essential to live your own life. Discover what you can do to be more accountable.  Take control and live your own life. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Special guest, Massimo Pigliucci, joins Danny and Randy to discuss Stoicism and his recent book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living. In the main part of Field Guide, Massimo reimagines and updates Epictetus’ famous Enchiridion (or handbook).  Listen now to learn about Massimo’s wonderful new book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life, and discover practical tools to help you live a better, happy life.   Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the Univers...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Special guest, Massimo Pigliucci, joins Danny and Randy to discuss Stoicism and his recent book, <em>A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living</em>. In the main part of <em>Field Guide</em>, Massimo reimagines and updates Epictetus’ famous <em>Enchiridion</em> (or handbook). </p><p>Listen now to learn about Massimo’s wonderful new book, <em>A Field Guide to a Happy Life</em>, and discover practical tools to help you live a better, happy life. <br/><br/>Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. Check Massimo’s blog, <a href='https://figsinwinter.blog/figs-in-winter-3/'>Figs in Winter</a>, for a list of published works and social media info.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Special guest, Massimo Pigliucci, joins Danny and Randy to discuss Stoicism and his recent book, <em>A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living</em>. In the main part of <em>Field Guide</em>, Massimo reimagines and updates Epictetus’ famous <em>Enchiridion</em> (or handbook). </p><p>Listen now to learn about Massimo’s wonderful new book, <em>A Field Guide to a Happy Life</em>, and discover practical tools to help you live a better, happy life. <br/><br/>Massimo Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. Check Massimo’s blog, <a href='https://figsinwinter.blog/figs-in-winter-3/'>Figs in Winter</a>, for a list of published works and social media info.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When we are angry, it is hard to think clearly and make good decisions. Ask yourself: When has anger made things better? Discover tips for reducing anger in this Quick Fix.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When we are angry, it is hard to think clearly and make good decisions. Ask yourself: When has anger made things better? Discover tips for reducing anger in this Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we are angry, it is hard to think clearly and make good decisions. Ask yourself: When has anger made things better? Discover tips for reducing anger in this Quick Fix. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates   A worthwhile life, Socrates thought, is an examined life. It is through questions that we begin to explore and examine life. What questions are important? What questions should we ask if we want to live a good life?  Explore questions that will change your life. Learn to look at the world differently, at life differently, and change your perspective.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ES...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates  </p><p>A worthwhile life, Socrates thought, is an examined life. It is through questions that we begin to explore and examine life. What questions are important? What questions should we ask if we want to live a good life? </p><p>Explore questions that will change your life. Learn to look at the world differently, at life differently, and change your perspective. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates  </p><p>A worthwhile life, Socrates thought, is an examined life. It is through questions that we begin to explore and examine life. What questions are important? What questions should we ask if we want to live a good life? </p><p>Explore questions that will change your life. Learn to look at the world differently, at life differently, and change your perspective. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It is easy to get distracted, to lose focus. When we are distracted, we underperform, get thrown off course, and struggle to live the life we want. Danny and Randy explore tips for staying focused. Discover how to regain and maintain focus to live a better life, the life you want.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP updates/info &amp; additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks f...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>It is easy to get distracted, to lose focus. When we are distracted, we underperform, get thrown off course, and struggle to live the life we want. Danny and Randy explore tips for staying focused. Discover how to regain and maintain focus to live a better life, the life you want. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP updates/info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is easy to get distracted, to lose focus. When we are distracted, we underperform, get thrown off course, and struggle to live the life we want. Danny and Randy explore tips for staying focused. Discover how to regain and maintain focus to live a better life, the life you want. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for ESP updates/info &amp; additional tools to help you live better. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want to be successful. What can you do to set yourself up for success? What kinds of questions, practices, and habits can prepare you and set the stage for a successful life?  Discover what you can do to live a successful life in Episode 46. Danny &amp; Randy explore how to set yourself up to be successful and realize your potential.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional to...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to be successful. What can you do to set yourself up for success? What kinds of questions, practices, and habits can prepare you and set the stage for a successful life?  Discover what you can do to live a successful life in Episode 46. Danny &amp; Randy explore how to set yourself up to be successful and realize your potential. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Alex Hormozi <a href='https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C_SgvSvJZdk'>video</a> referenced in episode.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to be successful. What can you do to set yourself up for success? What kinds of questions, practices, and habits can prepare you and set the stage for a successful life?  Discover what you can do to live a successful life in Episode 46. Danny &amp; Randy explore how to set yourself up to be successful and realize your potential. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Alex Hormozi <a href='https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C_SgvSvJZdk'>video</a> referenced in episode.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want to enjoy life. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore tips for enjoying life. Discover practical things you can do to start enjoying your life and living the life you want.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to enjoy life. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore tips for enjoying life. Discover practical things you can do to start enjoying your life and living the life you want. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to enjoy life. In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore tips for enjoying life. Discover practical things you can do to start enjoying your life and living the life you want. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>477</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whenever we say – “I’m trying…” – it always means we aren’t making progress, aren’t reaching our goal. When we try, we set ourselves up for failure. Discover when and why we shouldn’t try and what it means to give up. Learn how to change your attitude, your perspective, on goals and success.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Tha...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Whenever we say – “I’m trying…” – it always means we aren’t making progress, aren’t reaching our goal. When we try, we set ourselves up for failure. Discover when and why we shouldn’t try and what it means to give up. Learn how to change your attitude, your perspective, on goals and success. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whenever we say – “I’m trying…” – it always means we aren’t making progress, aren’t reaching our goal. When we try, we set ourselves up for failure. Discover when and why we shouldn’t try and what it means to give up. Learn how to change your attitude, your perspective, on goals and success. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1837</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of us experience distress, anxiety, a sense of dread. What is the best way to deal with anxiety? How can we identify and address the causes of anxiety in our lives? Discover what you can do to address anxiety and learn how to deal with it in a healthy way.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many of us experience distress, anxiety, a sense of dread. What is the best way to deal with anxiety? How can we identify and address the causes of anxiety in our lives? Discover what you can do to address anxiety and learn how to deal with it in a healthy way.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us experience distress, anxiety, a sense of dread. What is the best way to deal with anxiety? How can we identify and address the causes of anxiety in our lives? Discover what you can do to address anxiety and learn how to deal with it in a healthy way.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>436</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Education is Flawed </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the purpose of education? Does education prepare people for life? Is it worth the cost? Danny and Randy explore the flaws of education, the importance of teaching yourself, and the value of learning new things...  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What is the purpose of education? Does education prepare people for life? Is it worth the cost? Danny and Randy explore the flaws of education, the importance of teaching yourself, and the value of learning new things...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is the purpose of education? Does education prepare people for life? Is it worth the cost? Danny and Randy explore the flaws of education, the importance of teaching yourself, and the value of learning new things...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2828</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Dealing with Change - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many people fear change. Change can be difficult, confusing, and uncomfortable. Change can disrupt our lives or prevent us from living the life we want. Change is a part of life. Discover what you can do to deal with life’s changes.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many people fear change. Change can be difficult, confusing, and uncomfortable. Change can disrupt our lives or prevent us from living the life we want. Change is a part of life. Discover what you can do to deal with life’s changes. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people fear change. Change can be difficult, confusing, and uncomfortable. Change can disrupt our lives or prevent us from living the life we want. Change is a part of life. Discover what you can do to deal with life’s changes. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to Live a Life Without Regret </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Live a Life Without Regret </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most of us face regrets at some point in our lives. Regret keeps us living in the past, prevents us from moving forward, and makes us incapable of seeing the possibilities before us. Discover how to live your life without regret. Start seeing the possibilities before you and start actually living your life again.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Most of us face regrets at some point in our lives. Regret keeps us living in the past, prevents us from moving forward, and makes us incapable of seeing the possibilities before us. Discover how to live your life without regret. Start seeing the possibilities before you and start actually living your life again. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us face regrets at some point in our lives. Regret keeps us living in the past, prevents us from moving forward, and makes us incapable of seeing the possibilities before us. Discover how to live your life without regret. Start seeing the possibilities before you and start actually living your life again. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2398</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Positive Self Talk - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of us chastise ourselves for our errors, berate ourselves for our failures, and generally use overly critical self-talk. Discover how to change your relationship to yourself with positive self-talk.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many of us chastise ourselves for our errors, berate ourselves for our failures, and generally use overly critical self-talk. Discover how to change your relationship to yourself with positive self-talk. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us chastise ourselves for our errors, berate ourselves for our failures, and generally use overly critical self-talk. Discover how to change your relationship to yourself with positive self-talk. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Finding inner peace is essential to live a good life. It suggests a certain level of comfort with oneself and a deep self-knowledge. Quiet the noise, find a way past the distractions, and explore the benefits of inner peace.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Finding inner peace is essential to live a good life. It suggests a certain level of comfort with oneself and a deep self-knowledge. Quiet the noise, find a way past the distractions, and explore the benefits of inner peace. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finding inner peace is essential to live a good life. It suggests a certain level of comfort with oneself and a deep self-knowledge. Quiet the noise, find a way past the distractions, and explore the benefits of inner peace. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Danny &amp; Randy </itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>540</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, Stoic Philosophy, Quick Fix, Self Help, inner peace, peace, how to, success, motivation, growth, balance, good life</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Being More Mindful - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>Being More Mindful - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being mindful is about being present and focused. Discover the important role mindfulness can play in your life and learn tips to become more mindful.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Most of us push ourselves to do more and more every day. We multi-task, take on new projects, and try to manage our time to accomplish as much as possible. When we push ourselves too much, we need to recharge and take a break. Discover why it is important to slow down and give yourself time to relax. Listen to learn tips for how to recharge most effectively. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When we are more productive, we can get more done and focus on accomplishing those things that matter most to us. Discover tips to increase your productivity and realize your goals.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of us tie our self-worth to our productivity. We assume we need to prove our worth and validate our existence. Is there more to self-worth than productivity? Danny and Randy explore self-worth and value. Discover why you are more valuable than you think.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many of us tie our self-worth to our productivity. We assume we need to prove our worth and validate our existence. Is there more to self-worth than productivity? Danny and Randy explore self-worth and value. Discover why you are more valuable than you think. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us tie our self-worth to our productivity. We assume we need to prove our worth and validate our existence. Is there more to self-worth than productivity? Danny and Randy explore self-worth and value. Discover why you are more valuable than you think. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Being More Persistent - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[To persist is to endure, to continue even when facing difficulties. If we are persistent, we are more likely to overcome obstacles and challenges in life. Discover what you can do to be more persistent and confidently face the challenges in your life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>To persist is to endure, to continue even when facing difficulties. If we are persistent, we are more likely to overcome obstacles and challenges in life. Discover what you can do to be more persistent and confidently face the challenges in your life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To persist is to endure, to continue even when facing difficulties. If we are persistent, we are more likely to overcome obstacles and challenges in life. Discover what you can do to be more persistent and confidently face the challenges in your life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Questions are a part of life. When we find an answer to one question or problem, it seems like we immediately are confronted by another question and need another answer. We all look for answers. We want to understand ourselves, our lives, and the world around us. What kinds of questions should we ask? What answers should we look for? Danny and Randy Look for Answers... Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s we...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Questions are a part of life. When we find an answer to one question or problem, it seems like we immediately are confronted by another question and need another answer. We all look for answers. We want to understand ourselves, our lives, and the world around us. What kinds of questions should we ask? What answers should we look for? Danny and Randy Look for Answers...<br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Questions are a part of life. When we find an answer to one question or problem, it seems like we immediately are confronted by another question and need another answer. We all look for answers. We want to understand ourselves, our lives, and the world around us. What kinds of questions should we ask? What answers should we look for? Danny and Randy Look for Answers...<br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you find your passion? What do you do if you’re not feeling passionate about anything in particular? Danny and Randy explore how to find your passion in this Quick Fix. Discover what you can do to find your passion and start living a life that is your own.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How do you find your passion? What do you do if you’re not feeling passionate about anything in particular? Danny and Randy explore how to find your passion in this Quick Fix. Discover what you can do to find your passion and start living a life that is your own. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do you find your passion? What do you do if you’re not feeling passionate about anything in particular? Danny and Randy explore how to find your passion in this Quick Fix. Discover what you can do to find your passion and start living a life that is your own. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do we know when enough is enough? Is there a line, some way to measure, to know when we’ve reached our goals and have enough? Discover why it is so hard to know when enough is enough and what you can do to find balance in your life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How do we know when enough <em>is</em> enough? Is there a line, some way to measure, to know when we’ve reached our goals and have enough? Discover why it is so hard to know when enough is enough and what you can do to find balance in your life.  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do we know when enough <em>is</em> enough? Is there a line, some way to measure, to know when we’ve reached our goals and have enough? Discover why it is so hard to know when enough is enough and what you can do to find balance in your life.  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our attitude and mindset greatly influence how we feel and how we interpret the world. An optimistic attitude makes us more energetic and positive. It makes us better equipped to tackle life’s challenges and find enjoyment. Danny and Randy explore how to be more optimistic in this Quick Fix. Discover short routines and practices to help you increase your optimism and start working to improve your mindset now.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP up...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our attitude and mindset greatly influence how we feel and how we interpret the world. An optimistic attitude makes us more energetic and positive. It makes us better equipped to tackle life’s challenges and find enjoyment. Danny and Randy explore how to be more optimistic in this Quick Fix. Discover short routines and practices to help you increase your optimism and start working to improve your mindset now. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our attitude and mindset greatly influence how we feel and how we interpret the world. An optimistic attitude makes us more energetic and positive. It makes us better equipped to tackle life’s challenges and find enjoyment. Danny and Randy explore how to be more optimistic in this Quick Fix. Discover short routines and practices to help you increase your optimism and start working to improve your mindset now. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Perspective - Long-term versus Short-term Thinking </itunes:title>
    <title>Perspective - Long-term versus Short-term Thinking </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most of us favor short-term over long-term thinking. This can make problems seem insurmountable, it can make real change seem impossible. Practicing long-term thinking can help us gain perspective on our lives, making it easier to solve problems and focus on what really matters.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Most of us favor short-term over long-term thinking. This can make problems seem insurmountable, it can make real change seem impossible. Practicing long-term thinking can help us gain perspective on our lives, making it easier to solve problems and focus on what really matters.  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us favor short-term over long-term thinking. This can make problems seem insurmountable, it can make real change seem impossible. Practicing long-term thinking can help us gain perspective on our lives, making it easier to solve problems and focus on what really matters.  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Increasing Memory - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Having good memory helps us in all aspects of life. Having good memories ensures positivity and promotes wellbeing. Danny and Randy explore tips for increasing memory in this Quick Fix. Discover what you can do to increase your memory and quiet your mind.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Having good memory helps us in all aspects of life. Having good memories ensures positivity and promotes wellbeing. Danny and Randy explore tips for increasing memory in this Quick Fix. Discover what you can do to increase your memory and quiet your mind. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having good memory helps us in all aspects of life. Having good memories ensures positivity and promotes wellbeing. Danny and Randy explore tips for increasing memory in this Quick Fix. Discover what you can do to increase your memory and quiet your mind. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Why is it hard to be a Good Person? </itunes:title>
    <title>Why is it hard to be a Good Person? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gandhi said that we should “be the change we want to see in the world.” Most of us want to be a good person. Being good, however, is difficult. The good person is responsible, consistent, thoughtful, and…Danny and Randy explore why it is hard to be a good person. Listen to discover why being good is so difficult and what it takes to be a good person and live a good life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Gandhi said that we should “be the change we want to see in the world.” Most of us want to be a good person. Being good, however, is difficult. The good person is responsible, consistent, thoughtful, and…Danny and Randy explore why it is hard to be a good person. Listen to discover why being good is so difficult and what it takes to be a good person and live a good life. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gandhi said that we should “be the change we want to see in the world.” Most of us want to be a good person. Being good, however, is difficult. The good person is responsible, consistent, thoughtful, and…Danny and Randy explore why it is hard to be a good person. Listen to discover why being good is so difficult and what it takes to be a good person and live a good life. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2923</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Existential, Stoic Philosophy, how to, good person, intentional, agency, personal responsibility, self help, success, motivation, being good, good life</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>Being a Better Leader - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>Being a Better Leader - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether we work alone, as part of a team, or whether we lead a team, we can all benefit from leadership skills. Danny and Randy explore Being a Better Leader. Discover how being a better leader can help you overcome obstacles, solve problems, and succeed. Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Being a Better Leader.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP upd...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Whether we work alone, as part of a team, or whether we lead a team, we can all benefit from leadership skills. Danny and Randy explore Being a Better Leader. Discover how being a better leader can help you overcome obstacles, solve problems, and succeed. Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Being a Better Leader. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether we work alone, as part of a team, or whether we lead a team, we can all benefit from leadership skills. Danny and Randy explore Being a Better Leader. Discover how being a better leader can help you overcome obstacles, solve problems, and succeed. Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Being a Better Leader. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>529</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Leadership, being better leader, success, how to, self help, motivation, Existentialism, Stoic Philosophy, character, Quick Fix, Skills, personal growth</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>Should I Give Up? - The Cost of Persistence </itunes:title>
    <title>Should I Give Up? - The Cost of Persistence </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are told time and time again that we shouldn’t quit, that quitters never win. We live in a world, a culture, that tells us to keep going, to keep pushing, but what if things are not working out? Is it ever appropriate to simply give up, to quit something? What is the cost of persisting even when we are unhappy or heading in the wrong direction? Danny and Randy explore the cost of persistence and whether it is ever right to give up. Listen to discover when to ask such questions, learn what ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We are told time and time again that we shouldn’t quit, that quitters never win. We live in a world, a culture, that tells us to keep going, to keep pushing, but what if things are not working out? Is it ever appropriate to simply give up, to quit something? What is the cost of persisting even when we are unhappy or heading in the wrong direction? Danny and Randy explore the cost of persistence and whether it is ever right to give up. Listen to discover when to ask such questions, learn what you can do, and find out how to move forward. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are told time and time again that we shouldn’t quit, that quitters never win. We live in a world, a culture, that tells us to keep going, to keep pushing, but what if things are not working out? Is it ever appropriate to simply give up, to quit something? What is the cost of persisting even when we are unhappy or heading in the wrong direction? Danny and Randy explore the cost of persistence and whether it is ever right to give up. Listen to discover when to ask such questions, learn what you can do, and find out how to move forward. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2637</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Side Hustles / Working Hard - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>Side Hustles / Working Hard - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s common to hear people talk about side-hustles nowadays. What does it really mean to hustle and work hard? Is hustling enough to guarantee success, or do we need to do more? Danny and Randy explore Hustling/Working Hard in this Quick Fix. Discover the difference between simply hustling and actually working hard and smart to realize your goal. Listen to Quick Fix 21 to hear ESP’s tips for how to Hustle and Work Hard.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>It’s common to hear people talk about side-hustles nowadays. What does it really mean to hustle and work hard? Is hustling enough to guarantee success, or do we need to do more? Danny and Randy explore Hustling/Working Hard in this Quick Fix. Discover the difference between simply hustling and actually working hard and smart to realize your goal. Listen to <b>Quick Fix 21</b> to hear ESP’s tips for how to Hustle and Work Hard. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s common to hear people talk about side-hustles nowadays. What does it really mean to hustle and work hard? Is hustling enough to guarantee success, or do we need to do more? Danny and Randy explore Hustling/Working Hard in this Quick Fix. Discover the difference between simply hustling and actually working hard and smart to realize your goal. Listen to <b>Quick Fix 21</b> to hear ESP’s tips for how to Hustle and Work Hard. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 21:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What to do with My Life? – Battling Existential Despair  </itunes:title>
    <title>What to do with My Life? – Battling Existential Despair  </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What should I do with my life? What am I doing with my life? When we face these questions, we can also face an existential crisis and despair. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like these, you know what it’s like to feel lost, adrift, and without direction. It’s common to feel this way at times – We all want to know we are living a life that is right for us, that we are doing what we are supposed to. Join Danny and Randy to find out what you can do to help find your path, face existenti...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What should I do with my life? What am I doing with my life? When we face these questions, we can also face an existential crisis and despair. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like these, you know what it’s like to feel lost, adrift, and without direction. It’s common to feel this way at times – We all want to know we are living a life that is right for us, that we are doing what we are supposed to. Join Danny and Randy to find out what you can do to help find your path, face existential despair, and keep living. It is possible to live a life that is right for you, to live authentically. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What should I do with my life? What am I doing with my life? When we face these questions, we can also face an existential crisis and despair. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like these, you know what it’s like to feel lost, adrift, and without direction. It’s common to feel this way at times – We all want to know we are living a life that is right for us, that we are doing what we are supposed to. Join Danny and Randy to find out what you can do to help find your path, face existential despair, and keep living. It is possible to live a life that is right for you, to live authentically. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2021 21:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Working Smarter - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Work is a part of life. How we work determines whether we succeed or fail, whether we reach our goals or give up. Danny and Randy explore Working Smarter in this Quick Fix. Discover what you can do to approach work differently and find out how to work efficiently. Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Working Smarter.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Work is a part of life. How we work determines whether we succeed or fail, whether we reach our goals or give up. Danny and Randy explore Working Smarter in this Quick Fix. Discover what you can do to approach work differently and find out how to work efficiently. Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Working Smarter. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Work is a part of life. How we work determines whether we succeed or fail, whether we reach our goals or give up. Danny and Randy explore Working Smarter in this Quick Fix. Discover what you can do to approach work differently and find out how to work efficiently. Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Working Smarter. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>Work smart, how to, planning, prioritize, Existentialism, Stoic philosophy, self help, motivation, success, achieve, Quick Fix, hobbies</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>Spinning Your Wheels – How To Get Unstuck </itunes:title>
    <title>Spinning Your Wheels – How To Get Unstuck </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[There will be times in our lives when we feel stuck, when we feel like we aren’t making the progress that we want to make. For many of us, the pandemic has upended our lives and we might feel stuck, like we are just spinning our wheels but getting nowhere.  Listen to find out what you can do to get unstuck and start making progress is life. Don’t spin your wheels – take initiative and start moving in the direction you want.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on T...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>There will be times in our lives when we feel stuck, when we feel like we aren’t making the progress that we want to make. For many of us, the pandemic has upended our lives and we might feel stuck, like we are just spinning our wheels but getting nowhere.  Listen to find out what you can do to get unstuck and start making progress is life. Don’t spin your wheels – take initiative and start moving in the direction you want. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There will be times in our lives when we feel stuck, when we feel like we aren’t making the progress that we want to make. For many of us, the pandemic has upended our lives and we might feel stuck, like we are just spinning our wheels but getting nowhere.  Listen to find out what you can do to get unstuck and start making progress is life. Don’t spin your wheels – take initiative and start moving in the direction you want. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy explore Stoic Philosophy with special guest Kai Whiting. Kai co-wrote the new book: Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In. We discuss Kai’s work, his new book, and what it means to adopt Stoicism. Listen to learn about Kai’s book and discover what it means to practice your philosophy. Please check out Kai’s Twitter @KaiWhiting and his website, StoicKai, for more information.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore Stoic Philosophy with special guest Kai Whiting. Kai co-wrote the new book: <em>Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In</em>. We discuss Kai’s work, his new book, and what it means to adopt Stoicism. Listen to learn about Kai’s book and discover what it means to practice your philosophy. Please check out Kai’s Twitter @KaiWhiting and his website, <a href='http://www.stoickai.com/'>StoicKai</a>, for more information. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore Stoic Philosophy with special guest Kai Whiting. Kai co-wrote the new book: <em>Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In</em>. We discuss Kai’s work, his new book, and what it means to adopt Stoicism. Listen to learn about Kai’s book and discover what it means to practice your philosophy. Please check out Kai’s Twitter @KaiWhiting and his website, <a href='http://www.stoickai.com/'>StoicKai</a>, for more information. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want to live a good, fulfilling life…We all want to be happy. Why, then, do so many of us struggle with being happy? We imagine we will be happy at some later time or when we accomplish some goal, and we miss out on opportunities to be happy now. Danny and Randy explore being happy in this Quick Fix.  Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Being Happy. ..Don’t put off being happy any longer…   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to live a good, fulfilling life…We all want to be happy. Why, then, do so many of us struggle with being happy? We imagine we will be happy at some later time or when we accomplish some goal, and we miss out on opportunities to be happy now. Danny and Randy explore being happy in this Quick Fix.  Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Being Happy. ..Don’t put off being happy any longer…  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to live a good, fulfilling life…We all want to be happy. Why, then, do so many of us struggle with being happy? We imagine we will be happy at some later time or when we accomplish some goal, and we miss out on opportunities to be happy now. Danny and Randy explore being happy in this Quick Fix.  Listen to hear ESP’s tips for Being Happy. ..Don’t put off being happy any longer…  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It has been said that we are the sum of our habits. Creating the right habits, then, is essential to live the life we want. Take control of yourself and your life and discover what you can do to start creating habits that are right for you.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>It has been said that we are the sum of our habits. Creating the right habits, then, is essential to live the life we want. Take control of yourself and your life and discover what you can do to start creating habits that are right for you.  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It has been said that we are the sum of our habits. Creating the right habits, then, is essential to live the life we want. Take control of yourself and your life and discover what you can do to start creating habits that are right for you.  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Benefits of Lying - Can Lying Help Your Life? </itunes:title>
    <title>The Benefits of Lying - Can Lying Help Your Life? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Truth and lies are often separated by a very fine line. We are taught that lying is wrong and that only selfish, immoral people lie. Is it possible that there are benefits to lying? Danny and Randy explore the benefits of lying and ask whether lying can help your life. Discover why and when lying can be a benefit and even help you succeed. Find out how to distinguish between good lies and bad lies. Listen now to learn the ways lying can help your life and why lying is beneficial!  Subscribe t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Truth and lies are often separated by a very fine line. We are taught that lying is wrong and that only selfish, immoral people lie. Is it possible that there are benefits to lying? Danny and Randy explore the benefits of lying and ask whether lying can help your life. Discover why and when lying can be a benefit and even help you succeed. Find out how to distinguish between good lies and bad lies. Listen now to learn the ways lying can help your life and why lying is beneficial! <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truth and lies are often separated by a very fine line. We are taught that lying is wrong and that only selfish, immoral people lie. Is it possible that there are benefits to lying? Danny and Randy explore the benefits of lying and ask whether lying can help your life. Discover why and when lying can be a benefit and even help you succeed. Find out how to distinguish between good lies and bad lies. Listen now to learn the ways lying can help your life and why lying is beneficial! <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2021 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to be More Grateful - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to be More Grateful - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Practicing gratitude is crucial for building a positive attitude. Through gratitude we express what we are thankful for and become more aware of the good in everyday life. Discover how to be more grateful and start changing how you see the world!  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Practicing gratitude is crucial for building a positive attitude. Through gratitude we express what we are thankful for and become more aware of the good in everyday life. Discover how to be more grateful and start changing how you see the world! <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Practicing gratitude is crucial for building a positive attitude. Through gratitude we express what we are thankful for and become more aware of the good in everyday life. Discover how to be more grateful and start changing how you see the world! <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Wisdom of Experience – What I Would Tell My Younger Self…</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[At some point in our lives, most of us think: “I wish I had known that when I was younger!” We gain wisdom from experience, we learn things, we learn about ourselves, and reflecting on what we’ve learned is a good way to reflect on who we are and who we are becoming.  Danny and Randy explore the wisdom of experience – what I would tell my younger self…Discover some of the things we wish we had known when we were younger. Find out what experience teaches us and why it is important to thin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>At some point in our lives, most of us think: “I wish I had known that when I was younger!” We gain wisdom from experience, we learn things, we learn about ourselves, and reflecting on what we’ve learned is a good way to reflect on who we are and who we are becoming.  Danny and Randy explore the wisdom of experience – what I would tell my younger self…Discover some of the things we wish we had known when we were younger. Find out what experience teaches us and why it is important to think about the wisdom we’ve gained along the way. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At some point in our lives, most of us think: “I wish I had known that when I was younger!” We gain wisdom from experience, we learn things, we learn about ourselves, and reflecting on what we’ve learned is a good way to reflect on who we are and who we are becoming.  Danny and Randy explore the wisdom of experience – what I would tell my younger self…Discover some of the things we wish we had known when we were younger. Find out what experience teaches us and why it is important to think about the wisdom we’ve gained along the way. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Goals are an essential part of a good, meaningful life. Having goals allows us to navigate the world and live our lives with direction and purpose. Danny and Randy explore setting goals. Discover how to start setting goals and create the life you want! Listen to learn ESP’s tips for setting goals.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.&nbsp...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Goals are an essential part of a good, meaningful life. Having goals allows us to navigate the world and live our lives with direction and purpose. Danny and Randy explore setting goals. Discover how to start setting goals and create the life you want! Listen to learn ESP’s tips for setting goals. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>el</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Goals are an essential part of a good, meaningful life. Having goals allows us to navigate the world and live our lives with direction and purpose. Danny and Randy explore setting goals. Discover how to start setting goals and create the life you want! Listen to learn ESP’s tips for setting goals. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>el</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to Live a Good Life </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want to live a good life. The problem, however, is that many of us don’t know what a good life is. Is the good life a sort of end, something you achieve? Is the good life living a certain way or being a certain kind of person? If we don’t know what makes a life good, how can we be certain that what we are doing is right for us? Danny and Randy explore how to live a good life. Discover why so many people struggle to define a good life even though they want it. Find out what makes a life...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to live a good life. The problem, however, is that many of us don’t know what a good life is. Is the good life a sort of end, something you achieve? Is the good life living a certain way or being a certain kind of person? If we don’t know what makes a life good, how can we be certain that what we are doing is right for us? Danny and Randy explore how to live a good life. Discover why so many people struggle to define a good life even though they want it. Find out what makes a life good and why it is crucial to reflect on questions related to the good life. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to live a good life. The problem, however, is that many of us don’t know what a good life is. Is the good life a sort of end, something you achieve? Is the good life living a certain way or being a certain kind of person? If we don’t know what makes a life good, how can we be certain that what we are doing is right for us? Danny and Randy explore how to live a good life. Discover why so many people struggle to define a good life even though they want it. Find out what makes a life good and why it is crucial to reflect on questions related to the good life. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We communicate all the time. In fact, most of our communication is non-verbal. Everything we do, say, and don’t say, communicates something to others.  Communicating clearly is essential if we want to be understood by others and make ourselves heard. Discover what you can do to start communicating more clearly now!  Listen to this Quick Fix to hear ESP’s tips for communicating more clearly.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We communicate all the time. In fact, most of our communication is non-verbal. Everything we do, say, and don’t say, communicates something to others.  Communicating clearly is essential if we want to be understood by others and make ourselves heard. Discover what you can do to start communicating more clearly now!  Listen to this Quick Fix to hear ESP’s tips for communicating more clearly. <br/>Subscribe to our <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Paradox: “a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities; a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition.” <br/>Life is full of paradoxes—the only constant in life is change; the search for happiness is a cause of unhappiness; if you want life to be easy, you need to do what is hard; or, as Socrates himself realized, the more you know, the more you know you don’t know.  Danny and Randy explore the paradoxes of life. Listen to find out what some of life’s paradoxes are and why they matter. Discover the impact these paradoxes have on our life, our sense of self, or our mindset. Find out why it is important to reflect on, understand, and be aware of life’s paradoxes. Never accept ignorance – Discover the paradoxes of life now!<br/>Subscribe to our <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>  <br/>The list of paradoxes referenced at the end of the show can be accessed <a href='https://lifelessons.co/personal-development/logic-isnt-everything-21-paradoxes-of-life/'>here</a>. <br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Paradox: “a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities; a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition.” <br/>Life is full of paradoxes—the only constant in life is change; the search for happiness is a cause of unhappiness; if you want life to be easy, you need to do what is hard; or, as Socrates himself realized, the more you know, the more you know you don’t know.  Danny and Randy explore the paradoxes of life. Listen to find out what some of life’s paradoxes are and why they matter. Discover the impact these paradoxes have on our life, our sense of self, or our mindset. Find out why it is important to reflect on, understand, and be aware of life’s paradoxes. Never accept ignorance – Discover the paradoxes of life now!<br/>Subscribe to our <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>  <br/>The list of paradoxes referenced at the end of the show can be accessed <a href='https://lifelessons.co/personal-development/logic-isnt-everything-21-paradoxes-of-life/'>here</a>. <br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Being More Creative - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy explore how to be more creative. Humans are creative beings. The more we cultivate creativity, the better we are at solving problems that we encounter in life. Discover simple things you can do to boost your creativity and learn how to practice being more creative.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore how to be more creative. Humans are creative beings. The more we cultivate creativity, the better we are at solving problems that we encounter in life. Discover simple things you can do to boost your creativity and learn how to practice being more creative. <br/>Subscribe to our <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore how to be more creative. Humans are creative beings. The more we cultivate creativity, the better we are at solving problems that we encounter in life. Discover simple things you can do to boost your creativity and learn how to practice being more creative. <br/>Subscribe to our <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>546</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Enjoy Life </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Enjoy Life </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want to enjoy life. Unfortunately, we too often mistake comfort and immediate pleasure for enjoyment. Danny and Randy explore how to enjoy life. Listen to find out what you can do to start enjoying life now. Discover the import role perspective, patience, and being present play in enjoyment. Find out why developing a positive attitude and mindset is essential if you want to enjoy life. Don’t accept mere comfort—learn how to enjoy the life you are living now.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to enjoy life. Unfortunately, we too often mistake comfort and immediate pleasure for enjoyment. Danny and Randy explore how to enjoy life. Listen to find out what you can do to start enjoying life now. Discover the import role perspective, patience, and being present play in enjoyment. Find out why developing a positive attitude and mindset is essential if you want to enjoy life. Don’t accept mere comfort—learn how to enjoy the life you are living now. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to enjoy life. Unfortunately, we too often mistake comfort and immediate pleasure for enjoyment. Danny and Randy explore how to enjoy life. Listen to find out what you can do to start enjoying life now. Discover the import role perspective, patience, and being present play in enjoyment. Find out why developing a positive attitude and mindset is essential if you want to enjoy life. Don’t accept mere comfort—learn how to enjoy the life you are living now. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to Keep Your Mind Sharp - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Keep Your Mind Sharp - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore how to keep your mind sharp. Keeping your mind sharp is crucial for a fulfilling, happy life. A sharp mind makes you more equipped to solve problems and deal with the challenges of life. Learn how to keep your mind sharp so you can live the life you want. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore how to keep your mind sharp. Keeping your mind sharp is crucial for a fulfilling, happy life. A sharp mind makes you more equipped to solve problems and deal with the challenges of life. Learn how to keep your mind sharp so you can live the life you want.<br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore how to keep your mind sharp. Keeping your mind sharp is crucial for a fulfilling, happy life. A sharp mind makes you more equipped to solve problems and deal with the challenges of life. Learn how to keep your mind sharp so you can live the life you want.<br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“It is not possible to step twice into the same river" - Heraclitus. Everything changes. We all must deal with change in our lives. Change can be difficult, uncomfortable, challenging, and slow. How can we best deal with life’s changes? Danny and Randy explore how to deal with change. Discover what you can do to be more prepared, ready, and willing to face the changes in your life. Listen now and change how you think about change.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>“It is not possible to step twice into the same river&quot; - Heraclitus. Everything changes. We all must deal with change in our lives. Change can be difficult, uncomfortable, challenging, and slow. How can we best deal with life’s changes? Danny and Randy explore how to deal with change. Discover what you can do to be more prepared, ready, and willing to face the changes in your life. Listen now and change how you think about change. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“It is not possible to step twice into the same river&quot; - Heraclitus. Everything changes. We all must deal with change in our lives. Change can be difficult, uncomfortable, challenging, and slow. How can we best deal with life’s changes? Danny and Randy explore how to deal with change. Discover what you can do to be more prepared, ready, and willing to face the changes in your life. Listen now and change how you think about change. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore how to be More Assertive. Society teaches us to be agreeable, to be likeable, but not to be assertive. Being assertive is important to get what you want in life. Learn how to be more assertive so you can take charge of your life and start pursuing your dreams.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore how to be More Assertive. Society teaches us to be agreeable, to be likeable, but not to be assertive. Being assertive is important to get what you want in life. Learn how to be more assertive so you can take charge of your life and start pursuing your dreams. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore how to be More Assertive. Society teaches us to be agreeable, to be likeable, but not to be assertive. Being assertive is important to get what you want in life. Learn how to be more assertive so you can take charge of your life and start pursuing your dreams. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We will all face difficulties, challenges, and obstacles in life. Danny and Randy explore how to turn difficulties into opportunities and pursue the life you want. Listen now to learn what you can do to change your perspective, cultivate the right attitude, and find the opportunity in every challenge, every difficulty.  Discover the important role difficulties and challenges play in personal growth, development, and in self-realization.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We will all face difficulties, challenges, and obstacles in life. Danny and Randy explore how to turn difficulties into opportunities and pursue the life you want. Listen now to learn what you can do to change your perspective, cultivate the right attitude, and find the opportunity in every challenge, every difficulty.  Discover the important role difficulties and challenges play in personal growth, development, and in self-realization. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We will all face difficulties, challenges, and obstacles in life. Danny and Randy explore how to turn difficulties into opportunities and pursue the life you want. Listen now to learn what you can do to change your perspective, cultivate the right attitude, and find the opportunity in every challenge, every difficulty.  Discover the important role difficulties and challenges play in personal growth, development, and in self-realization. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore how to Take Action.  If you want a better life, if you want things to improve, you must take action. Taking action is crucial if you want to live your own life and pursue your goals. Listen to discover what you can do to start taking action now!  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Fear and boredom prevent many of us from pursuing the goals and the life we want. How can we overcome fear? How do we endure boredom? Danny and Randy explore fear and boredom, the barriers to success. Listen now to learn how you can overcome your fear. Find out how to endure boredom and change your perspective. Discover how to break down these common barriers so you can succeed!    <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fear and boredom prevent many of us from pursuing the goals and the life we want. How can we overcome fear? How do we endure boredom? Danny and Randy explore fear and boredom, the barriers to success. Listen now to learn how you can overcome your fear. Find out how to endure boredom and change your perspective. Discover how to break down these common barriers so you can succeed!    <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It is no surprise that when we are tired, exhausted, and worn out, it is harder to face the challenges of everyday life. Danny and Randy explore tips for staying energized and improving your energy levels. Listen to discover what you can do to stay energetic.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>It is no surprise that when we are tired, exhausted, and worn out, it is harder to face the challenges of everyday life. Danny and Randy explore tips for staying energized and improving your energy levels. Listen to discover what you can do to stay energetic.  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is no surprise that when we are tired, exhausted, and worn out, it is harder to face the challenges of everyday life. Danny and Randy explore tips for staying energized and improving your energy levels. Listen to discover what you can do to stay energetic.  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In life, we must deal with other people. How do we know which relationships are good for us and which are bad? How do we deal with toxic relationships? Danny and Randy explore how to deal with people and cultivate healthy, positive relationships. Listen now to learn how you can relate better to others and foster positive relationships in your life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In life, we must deal with other people. How do we know which relationships are good for us and which are bad? How do we deal with toxic relationships? Danny and Randy explore how to deal with people and cultivate healthy, positive relationships. Listen now to learn how you can relate better to others and foster positive relationships in your life. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Thinking Big - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How we think defines us. Danny and Randy explore thinking big. Thinking big is about changing your perspective and planning for big success. Learn how to think differently, change your perspective, and think big. Listen to discover tips to help you start thinking big now.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thanks for listeni...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How we think defines us. Danny and Randy explore thinking big. Thinking big is about changing your perspective and planning for big success. Learn how to think differently, change your perspective, and think big. Listen to discover tips to help you start thinking big now.  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How we think defines us. Danny and Randy explore thinking big. Thinking big is about changing your perspective and planning for big success. Learn how to think differently, change your perspective, and think big. Listen to discover tips to help you start thinking big now.  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Starting Over and New Beginnings </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The idea of starting over, of a new beginning, can seem overwhelming. We want to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and successful life, but it is hard to start, to make progress towards that life. Sometimes we don’t even know what the life we want looks like, what we are aiming at. Danny and Randy explore Starting Over and New Beginnings. Discover what you can do to start creating a new you, to start living the life you want. Find out the crucial role attitude, action, and habit play in new begi...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The idea of starting over, of a new beginning, can seem overwhelming. We want to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and successful life, but it is hard to start, to make progress towards that life. Sometimes we don’t even know what the life we want looks like, what we are aiming at. Danny and Randy explore Starting Over and New Beginnings. Discover what you can do to start creating a new you, to start living the life you want. Find out the crucial role attitude, action, and habit play in new beginnings. Listen now to learn what it means and what it takes to start over, to begin working on a new you.  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy explore How to Stay Disciplined. Self-Discipline is an essential component of a successful, fulfilling life. Staying disciplined makes us more likely to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and live the life we want. Learn how to stay disciplined and take control of your life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.  Thank...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore How to Stay Disciplined. Self-Discipline is an essential component of a successful, fulfilling life. Staying disciplined makes us more likely to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and live the life we want. Learn how to stay disciplined and take control of your life. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore How to Stay Disciplined. Self-Discipline is an essential component of a successful, fulfilling life. Staying disciplined makes us more likely to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and live the life we want. Learn how to stay disciplined and take control of your life. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Addiction takes many forms. We are often unwilling to admit we are addicted even though most of us will struggle with addiction at some point in life. Danny and Randy explore How to Live with and Overcome Addiction. Discover the difference between Addiction and Habit. Find out why agency and perspective are crucial to overcome addiction. Listen now to learn how you can take control of your life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Addiction takes many forms. We are often unwilling to admit we are addicted even though most of us will struggle with addiction at some point in life. Danny and Randy explore How to Live with and Overcome Addiction. Discover the difference between Addiction and Habit. Find out why agency and perspective are crucial to overcome addiction. Listen now to learn how you can take control of your life. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Addiction takes many forms. We are often unwilling to admit we are addicted even though most of us will struggle with addiction at some point in life. Danny and Randy explore How to Live with and Overcome Addiction. Discover the difference between Addiction and Habit. Find out why agency and perspective are crucial to overcome addiction. Listen now to learn how you can take control of your life. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>How to Think Critically - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore How to Think Critically. Critical thinking is an essential part of problem solving and planning. Critical thinking is thoughtful, creative, explorative, and deep. Learn how to start thinking critically and discover the benefits when you change how you think.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates.&n...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore How to Think Critically. Critical thinking is an essential part of problem solving and planning. Critical thinking is thoughtful, creative, explorative, and deep. Learn how to start thinking critically and discover the benefits when you change how you think. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore How to Think Critically. Critical thinking is an essential part of problem solving and planning. Critical thinking is thoughtful, creative, explorative, and deep. Learn how to start thinking critically and discover the benefits when you change how you think. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Please say hi to Danny on <a href='https://twitter.com/dobetterwithdan'>Twitter</a> to get ESP updates and more. </p><p>Check out Danny’s <a href='https://dobetterwithdan.com/'>webpage</a> for additional tools to help you live better and ESP updates. </p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Overcome Fear and Deal with it </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fear is a part of life. Danny and Randy explore How to Overcome Fear and Deal with it. Our fears can limit us, can cause us to seek distractions or miss opportunities. Listen to learn how you can face your fears and take control of your life. Find out how to deal with fear so it does not control you—Overcome your fears and start living your own life now.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fear is a part of life. Danny and Randy explore How to Overcome Fear and Deal with it. Our fears can limit us, can cause us to seek distractions or miss opportunities. Listen to learn how you can face your fears and take control of your life. Find out how to deal with fear so it does not control you—Overcome your fears and start living your own life now. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Making Better Decisions - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>Making Better Decisions - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy explore how to make better decisions and take control of your life. Making the right decisions is essential if you want to live a meaningful, successful life. Listen to learn how you can make better decisions, reduce choices, and start exercising control over your life!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore how to make better decisions and take control of your life. Making the right decisions is essential if you want to live a meaningful, successful life. Listen to learn how you can make better decisions, reduce choices, and start exercising control over your life!  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore how to make better decisions and take control of your life. Making the right decisions is essential if you want to live a meaningful, successful life. Listen to learn how you can make better decisions, reduce choices, and start exercising control over your life!  <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>How to Create a Meaningful Life </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Create a Meaningful Life </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all want to live a meaningful, fulfilling life. Why, then, do so many of us struggle with finding meaning in life? Danny and Randy explore How to Create Meaning in Life. Listen to find out how to find meaning in your pursuits and learn how to plan a life that is right for you. We each only have one life—Start living your own life now!  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all want to live a meaningful, fulfilling life. Why, then, do so many of us struggle with finding meaning in life? Danny and Randy explore How to Create Meaning in Life. Listen to find out how to find meaning in your pursuits and learn how to plan a life that is right for you. We each only have one life—Start living your own life now! <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to live a meaningful, fulfilling life. Why, then, do so many of us struggle with finding meaning in life? Danny and Randy explore How to Create Meaning in Life. Listen to find out how to find meaning in your pursuits and learn how to plan a life that is right for you. We each only have one life—Start living your own life now! <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2708</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Reducing Everyday Stress - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>Reducing Everyday Stress - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore how to reduce and manage everyday stress. Numerous studies have shown the harmful effects of everyday stress. To live a happy, successful life, it’s important to reduce and manage stress. Listen to Quick Fix 5 to hear ESP’s tips for reducing stress and learn how to manage your day-to-day stress. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore how to reduce and manage everyday stress. Numerous studies have shown the harmful effects of everyday stress. To live a happy, successful life, it’s important to reduce and manage stress. Listen to Quick Fix 5 to hear ESP’s tips for reducing stress and learn how to manage your day-to-day stress.<br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy explore how to reduce and manage everyday stress. Numerous studies have shown the harmful effects of everyday stress. To live a happy, successful life, it’s important to reduce and manage stress. Listen to Quick Fix 5 to hear ESP’s tips for reducing stress and learn how to manage your day-to-day stress.<br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>536</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>The Inevitability and the Gift of Problems </itunes:title>
    <title>The Inevitability and the Gift of Problems </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In life, problems are inevitable. No matter how hard we try, how much we plan, we will all encounter problems. In Episode 19 of The Existential Stoic Podcast, Danny and Randy explore The Inevitability and the Gift of Problems. We are taught to think of problems as bad, as something to avoid. The right problems, however, are a gift. Listen to find out how to think differently about problems. Find out how the right problems are a means to self-development, fulfillment, and a good, successful li...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In life, problems are inevitable. No matter how hard we try, how much we plan, we will all encounter problems. In Episode 19 of The Existential Stoic Podcast, Danny and Randy explore The Inevitability and the Gift of Problems. We are taught to think of problems as bad, as something to avoid. The right problems, however, are a gift. Listen to find out how to think differently about problems. Find out how the right problems are a means to self-development, fulfillment, and a good, successful life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In life, problems are inevitable. No matter how hard we try, how much we plan, we will all encounter problems. In Episode 19 of The Existential Stoic Podcast, Danny and Randy explore The Inevitability and the Gift of Problems. We are taught to think of problems as bad, as something to avoid. The right problems, however, are a gift. Listen to find out how to think differently about problems. Find out how the right problems are a means to self-development, fulfillment, and a good, successful life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2855</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>How to Develop Self-Confidence - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Develop Self-Confidence - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is self-confidence? What does it look like? We associate self-confidence with success and happiness. This is not a mistake—self-confidence is a belief in oneself, in one’s own powers. The confident person can rely on himself and trusts that he will be able to meet the challenges before him. Listen to hear ESP’s tips for building self-confidence, learning self-acceptance, and start believing in yourself and your abilities.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What is self-confidence? What does it look like? We associate self-confidence with success and happiness. This is not a mistake—self-confidence is a belief in oneself, in one’s own powers. The confident person can rely on himself and trusts that he will be able to meet the challenges before him. Listen to hear ESP’s tips for building self-confidence, learning self-acceptance, and start believing in yourself and your abilities. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is self-confidence? What does it look like? We associate self-confidence with success and happiness. This is not a mistake—self-confidence is a belief in oneself, in one’s own powers. The confident person can rely on himself and trusts that he will be able to meet the challenges before him. Listen to hear ESP’s tips for building self-confidence, learning self-acceptance, and start believing in yourself and your abilities. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Comparison, the Death of Happiness </itunes:title>
    <title>Comparison, the Death of Happiness </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why do we compare ourselves to others? Why do our comparisons so often demonstrate what we lack, what we don’t have? Making comparisons can cause unhappiness and make us feel like failures. Danny and Randy discuss how to make comparisons the right way...  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Why do we compare ourselves to others? Why do our comparisons so often demonstrate what we lack, what we don’t have? Making comparisons can cause unhappiness and make us feel like failures. Danny and Randy discuss how to make comparisons the right way...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why do we compare ourselves to others? Why do our comparisons so often demonstrate what we lack, what we don’t have? Making comparisons can cause unhappiness and make us feel like failures. Danny and Randy discuss how to make comparisons the right way...<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Breaking the Rules - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy explore Breaking the Rules and changing the paradigm. Creativity often demands that we think differently and that we think outside the box. How do you break the rules? What do you need to know to break them? Listen to find out how to break the rules, change your perspective, and think differently.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore Breaking the Rules and changing the paradigm. Creativity often demands that we think differently and that we think outside the box. How do you break the rules? What do you need to know to break them? Listen to find out how to break the rules, change your perspective, and think differently. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore Breaking the Rules and changing the paradigm. Creativity often demands that we think differently and that we think outside the box. How do you break the rules? What do you need to know to break them? Listen to find out how to break the rules, change your perspective, and think differently. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Self-Love - How to be Your Own Best Friend</itunes:title>
    <title>Self-Love - How to be Your Own Best Friend</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is self-love? Why is it important to love yourself? Do you practice self-love or self-hate? Danny and Randy explore self-love. Listen to find out why self-love is an essential, foundational component of a good, fulfilling life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What is self-love? Why is it important to love yourself? Do you practice self-love or self-hate? Danny and Randy explore self-love. Listen to find out why self-love is an essential, foundational component of a good, fulfilling life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is self-love? Why is it important to love yourself? Do you practice self-love or self-hate? Danny and Randy explore self-love. Listen to find out why self-love is an essential, foundational component of a good, fulfilling life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to Generate Great Ideas - Quick Fix </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Generate Great Ideas - Quick Fix </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy explore how to generate great ideas and spark creativity. Do you feel blocked? Are you struggling to come up with new ideas? Discover ESP's preferred practices for brainstorming and learn how you can generate great ideas now.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore how to generate great ideas and spark creativity. Do you feel blocked? Are you struggling to come up with new ideas? Discover ESP&apos;s preferred practices for brainstorming and learn how you can generate great ideas now. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore how to generate great ideas and spark creativity. Do you feel blocked? Are you struggling to come up with new ideas? Discover ESP&apos;s preferred practices for brainstorming and learn how you can generate great ideas now. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>How to Develop Patience, The Stoic&#39;s Way </itunes:title>
    <title>How to Develop Patience, The Stoic&#39;s Way </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being patient can be a challenge in and of itself. We expect everything now—instant gratification has become the norm. Danny and Randy explore how to develop patience. Discover how the Stoics approached the virtue of patience.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!    ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Being patient can be a challenge in and of itself. We expect everything now—instant gratification has become the norm. Danny and Randy explore how to develop patience. Discover how the Stoics approached the virtue of patience. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being patient can be a challenge in and of itself. We expect everything now—instant gratification has become the norm. Danny and Randy explore how to develop patience. Discover how the Stoics approached the virtue of patience. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy explore how to get a fresh start. Do you feel stuck? Are you dissatisfied and unmotivated? Listen to learn what you can do to get a fresh start now.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore how to get a fresh start. Do you feel stuck? Are you dissatisfied and unmotivated? Listen to learn what you can do to get a fresh start now.<br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy explore how to get a fresh start. Do you feel stuck? Are you dissatisfied and unmotivated? Listen to learn what you can do to get a fresh start now.<br/> <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
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    <title>How to Get a World Class Education for Free</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you need a teacher to learn? What's the difference between school and education? Is college worthwhile? Danny and Randy explore these questions and more in this episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast. Listen to find out how to take control of your education and continue learning throughout life. Discover new skills, learn how to empower yourself, and become who you are. Listen now to find out how to take control of your life, your development, and see positive growth. Danny and Randy dis...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you need a teacher to learn? What&apos;s the difference between school and education? Is college worthwhile? Danny and Randy explore these questions and more in this episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast. Listen to find out how to take control of your education and continue learning throughout life. Discover new skills, learn how to empower yourself, and become who you are. Listen now to find out how to take control of your life, your development, and see positive growth. Danny and Randy discuss how to get a world class education for free. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you need a teacher to learn? What&apos;s the difference between school and education? Is college worthwhile? Danny and Randy explore these questions and more in this episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast. Listen to find out how to take control of your education and continue learning throughout life. Discover new skills, learn how to empower yourself, and become who you are. Listen now to find out how to take control of your life, your development, and see positive growth. Danny and Randy discuss how to get a world class education for free. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2938</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Education, Student Loans, College, Learning, Teach Yourself, How to, Self empowerment, personal development, authenticity, Existentialism, Stoicism, self help</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>New Year&#39;s Resolution Ideas - How to Start Something </itunes:title>
    <title>New Year&#39;s Resolution Ideas - How to Start Something </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you start something? What prevents you from starting or accomplishing the goals and projects you want to pursue? The New Year is fast approaching, and that means people are thinking about the best way to begin 2021.  Danny and Randy explore how to start something. Listen before you make your New Year's resolutions so you can plan correctly and succeed. Learn how to plan which projects and goals to pursue, how to overcome obstacles and negativity, and begin 2021 the right way.  Subscrib...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How do you start something? What prevents you from starting or accomplishing the goals and projects you want to pursue? The New Year is fast approaching, and that means people are thinking about the best way to begin 2021. <br/>Danny and Randy explore how to start something. Listen before you make your New Year&apos;s resolutions so you can plan correctly and succeed. Learn how to plan which projects and goals to pursue, how to overcome obstacles and negativity, and begin 2021 the right way. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do you start something? What prevents you from starting or accomplishing the goals and projects you want to pursue? The New Year is fast approaching, and that means people are thinking about the best way to begin 2021. <br/>Danny and Randy explore how to start something. Listen before you make your New Year&apos;s resolutions so you can plan correctly and succeed. Learn how to plan which projects and goals to pursue, how to overcome obstacles and negativity, and begin 2021 the right way. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3197</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Dealing with Difficulties in Life </itunes:title>
    <title>Dealing with Difficulties in Life </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn how to deal with difficulties in life. Danny and Randy discuss the most recent difficulties they encountered in life and how they dealt with them. They explore the importance of friendship, of confronting your difficulties, and go over 7 things you can do when facing challenges in your life. Listen to find out how Stoicism and Existentialism can help you deal with difficulties in your own life.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  Check o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Learn how to deal with difficulties in life. Danny and Randy discuss the most recent difficulties they encountered in life and how they dealt with them. They explore the importance of friendship, of confronting your difficulties, and go over 7 things you can do when facing challenges in your life. Listen to find out how Stoicism and Existentialism can help you deal with difficulties in your own life.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Check out 7 Strategies to Face Life&apos;s Challenges <a href='https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/headshrinkers-guide-the-galaxy/201412/7-strategies-face-lifes-challenges'>here</a>.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn how to deal with difficulties in life. Danny and Randy discuss the most recent difficulties they encountered in life and how they dealt with them. They explore the importance of friendship, of confronting your difficulties, and go over 7 things you can do when facing challenges in your life. Listen to find out how Stoicism and Existentialism can help you deal with difficulties in your own life.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>Check out 7 Strategies to Face Life&apos;s Challenges <a href='https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/headshrinkers-guide-the-galaxy/201412/7-strategies-face-lifes-challenges'>here</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3433</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>10 Life Lessons Learned the Hard Way </itunes:title>
    <title>10 Life Lessons Learned the Hard Way </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danny and Randy discuss 10 important life lessons learned the hard way. Listen to learn what lessons Danny and Randy have discovered living their lives. Find out how to apply these lessons to your life and why each lesson is important. Explore 10 important life lessons with Danny and Randy now!   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy discuss 10 important life lessons learned the hard way. Listen to learn what lessons Danny and Randy have discovered living their lives. Find out how to apply these lessons to your life and why each lesson is important. Explore 10 important life lessons with Danny and Randy now! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Danny and Randy discuss 10 important life lessons learned the hard way. Listen to learn what lessons Danny and Randy have discovered living their lives. Find out how to apply these lessons to your life and why each lesson is important. Explore 10 important life lessons with Danny and Randy now! <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3023</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Money and Happiness - Can money actually buy happiness? </itunes:title>
    <title>Money and Happiness - Can money actually buy happiness? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can money actually buy happiness? Danny and Randy explore the connection between money and happiness. Listen to learn why your financial health matters. Find out what you can do now to start living the life you want. Danny and Randy discuss why it is important to take control of your finances. Learn practical tips and tools to help you take action and take control. Listen now to find security, peace of mind, and start living your own life.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on T...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Can money actually buy happiness? Danny and Randy explore the connection between money and happiness. Listen to learn why your financial health matters. Find out what you can do now to start living the life you want. Danny and Randy discuss why it is important to take control of your finances. Learn practical tips and tools to help you take action and take control.<br/>Listen now to find security, peace of mind, and start living your own life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p> Dave Ramsey&apos;s <a href='https://www.ramseysolutions.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps'>7 Baby Steps</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can money actually buy happiness? Danny and Randy explore the connection between money and happiness. Listen to learn why your financial health matters. Find out what you can do now to start living the life you want. Danny and Randy discuss why it is important to take control of your finances. Learn practical tips and tools to help you take action and take control.<br/>Listen now to find security, peace of mind, and start living your own life. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p> Dave Ramsey&apos;s <a href='https://www.ramseysolutions.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps'>7 Baby Steps</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Are you on the right path? - How to Live Your Best Life </itunes:title>
    <title>Are you on the right path? - How to Live Your Best Life </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you know you are on the right path? How can you live your best life? Danny and Randy explore how to determine whether you are on the right path so you can live your best life. They discuss what "right path" means and what kinds of questions you need to ask yourself to figure out whether you are living your best life. Listen to episode 10 (double digits!) to learn how to find your right path and live your best life.   Links to articles referenced in this episode of The Existential ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How do you know you are on the right path? How can you live your best life? Danny and Randy explore how to determine whether you are on the right path so you can live your best life. They discuss what &quot;right path&quot; means and what kinds of questions you need to ask yourself to figure out whether you are living your best life. Listen to episode 10 (double digits!) to learn how to find your right path and live your best life.  <br/>Links to articles referenced in this episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><a href='https://everydaypower.com/signs-youre-on-the-right-path/'>10 Signs You&apos;re on the Right Path</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.classycareergirl.com/2017/10/7-steps-for-getting-your-life-on-the-right-path/'>7 Steps for Getting Your Life on the Right Path</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do you know you are on the right path? How can you live your best life? Danny and Randy explore how to determine whether you are on the right path so you can live your best life. They discuss what &quot;right path&quot; means and what kinds of questions you need to ask yourself to figure out whether you are living your best life. Listen to episode 10 (double digits!) to learn how to find your right path and live your best life.  <br/>Links to articles referenced in this episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast.<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><a href='https://everydaypower.com/signs-youre-on-the-right-path/'>10 Signs You&apos;re on the Right Path</a><br/><br/><a href='https://www.classycareergirl.com/2017/10/7-steps-for-getting-your-life-on-the-right-path/'>7 Steps for Getting Your Life on the Right Path</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>How to Survive the Holidays - Getting Through Thanksgiving and Christmas with Family </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you struggle during the holiday season? What can you do to prepare? How can you get the most out of your holiday get togethers? Danny and Randy explore how to survive the holidays in these trying times. They discuss tips and ideas to help you minimize stress and enjoy the holidays. Listen to learn what you can do.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle during the holiday season? What can you do to prepare? How can you get the most out of your holiday get togethers? Danny and Randy explore how to survive the holidays in these trying times. They discuss tips and ideas to help you minimize stress and enjoy the holidays. Listen to learn what you can do. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><a href='https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-without-anxiety/201212/10-tips-surviving-the-holidays'>10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you struggle during the holiday season? What can you do to prepare? How can you get the most out of your holiday get togethers? Danny and Randy explore how to survive the holidays in these trying times. They discuss tips and ideas to help you minimize stress and enjoy the holidays. Listen to learn what you can do. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><a href='https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-without-anxiety/201212/10-tips-surviving-the-holidays'>10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Existential Lifestyle - How to incorporate existentialism into your life and live authentically </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can you incorporate existentialism into your life? How can you live an authentic life? Danny and Randy explore these questions and more in this week's episode.  Listen to find out how you can start living a life that is right for you. Don't delay, live authentically today!  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  How to be an Existentialist, Gary Cox  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you incorporate existentialism into your life? How can you live an authentic life? Danny and Randy explore these questions and more in this week&apos;s episode.  Listen to find out how you can start living a life that is right for you. Don&apos;t delay, live authentically today!<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><a href='https://erikreads.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/how-to-be-an-existentialist.pdf'>How to be an Existentialist, Gary Cox</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How can you incorporate existentialism into your life? How can you live an authentic life? Danny and Randy explore these questions and more in this week&apos;s episode.  Listen to find out how you can start living a life that is right for you. Don&apos;t delay, live authentically today!<br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><a href='https://erikreads.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/how-to-be-an-existentialist.pdf'>How to be an Existentialist, Gary Cox</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life is beautiful...but why does my life suck? What makes life beautiful? What do you do when your life sucks? Danny and Randy reflect on how our thinking determines the way we interpret our experiences. Learn how to take control of your thinking, overcome difficulties and challenges, and find out what you can do to live better.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Life is beautiful...but why does my life suck? What makes life beautiful? What do you do when your life sucks? Danny and Randy reflect on how our thinking determines the way we interpret our experiences. Learn how to take control of your thinking, overcome difficulties and challenges, and find out what you can do to live better. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can you incorporate stoicism into your life? How can you live a Stoic life? Danny &amp; Randy explore 12 rules you can apply to help you live a Stoic life.  Listen to hear what you can do to live better and improve your life by incorporating stoicism into your routine.  Improve your life and your thinking with stoicism.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  12 Rules for (a Stoic) Life   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you incorporate stoicism into your life? How can you live a Stoic life? Danny &amp; Randy explore 12 rules you can apply to help you live a Stoic life.  Listen to hear what you can do to live better and improve your life by incorporating stoicism into your routine.  Improve your life and your thinking with stoicism. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><a href='https://dailystoic.com/12-rules-stoic-life/'>12 Rules for (a Stoic) Life</a><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How can you incorporate stoicism into your life? How can you live a Stoic life? Danny &amp; Randy explore 12 rules you can apply to help you live a Stoic life.  Listen to hear what you can do to live better and improve your life by incorporating stoicism into your routine.  Improve your life and your thinking with stoicism. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p><a href='https://dailystoic.com/12-rules-stoic-life/'>12 Rules for (a Stoic) Life</a><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is Stoicism? What is Existentialism? Danny and Randy define Stoicism and Existentialism and explore the practical implications of each. Learn how Stoicism and Existentialism can help you live a better life and find happiness.  Learn important concepts and themes in Stoicism and Existentialism.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What is Stoicism? What is Existentialism? Danny and Randy define Stoicism and Existentialism and explore the practical implications of each. Learn how Stoicism and Existentialism can help you live a better life and find happiness.  Learn important concepts and themes in Stoicism and Existentialism. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is Stoicism? What is Existentialism? Danny and Randy define Stoicism and Existentialism and explore the practical implications of each. Learn how Stoicism and Existentialism can help you live a better life and find happiness.  Learn important concepts and themes in Stoicism and Existentialism. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Existential Crisis Episode! What is an existential crisis? What should you do when you have one? How do you overcome an existential crisis? Danny and Randy answer these questions and more in the Existential Crisis Episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Existential Crisis Episode! What is an existential crisis? What should you do when you have one? How do you overcome an existential crisis? Danny and Randy answer these questions and more in the Existential Crisis Episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Existential Crisis Episode! What is an existential crisis? What should you do when you have one? How do you overcome an existential crisis? Danny and Randy answer these questions and more in the Existential Crisis Episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What gives life meaning? What is death? How can you live a better, more meaningful life? Danny and Randy explore these questions and more in this week's episode. Listen to learn their responses and find out their suggestions on how to live a life that is right for you.   Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What gives life meaning? What is death? How can you live a better, more meaningful life? Danny and Randy explore these questions and more in this week&apos;s episode. Listen to learn their responses and find out their suggestions on how to live a life that is right for you. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What gives life meaning? What is death? How can you live a better, more meaningful life? Danny and Randy explore these questions and more in this week&apos;s episode. Listen to learn their responses and find out their suggestions on how to live a life that is right for you. <br/><br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What causes anxiety? How should we deal with it? What does it mean to be happy? Is happiness the same thing as a good life? Danny and Randy explore the topics of anxiety and happiness in these trying times.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What causes anxiety? How should we deal with it? What does it mean to be happy? Is happiness the same thing as a good life? Danny and Randy explore the topics of anxiety and happiness in these trying times. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What causes anxiety? How should we deal with it? What does it mean to be happy? Is happiness the same thing as a good life? Danny and Randy explore the topics of anxiety and happiness in these trying times. <br/>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Danny and Randy as they explore the top questions related to spirituality and philosophy that were searched by each state in the U.S.A.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Follow ESP on TikTok Thanks for listening!  See Here for list used in this Episode.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join Danny and Randy as they explore the top questions related to spirituality and philosophy that were searched by each state in the U.S.A. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>See <a href='https://visme.co/blog/most-searched-questions-on-google/'>Here</a> for list used in this Episode. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Danny and Randy as they explore the top questions related to spirituality and philosophy that were searched by each state in the U.S.A. </p><p>Subscribe to ESP&apos;s <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeaMFb2Fw8gf6i0v8bg-vA'>YouTube Channel</a>!</p><p>Follow <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@the_existential_stoic'>ESP on TikTok</a></p><p>Thanks for listening! </p><p>See <a href='https://visme.co/blog/most-searched-questions-on-google/'>Here</a> for list used in this Episode. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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