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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: No man is free who is not master of himself. — Epictetus

What’s running your day—your calendar, your cravings, or your character? In this episode, Scott calls out the myth of external freedom, and brings it home to the inner battlefield. Freedom begins with discipline. Self-mastery isn’t control—it’s clarity.

👤 Featured Thinker

Julie Riga is an executive coach, author, and host of the Stay on Course podcast. Learn more or connect at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieriga/ or at her website https://www.julieriga.com/

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why discipline is the foundation of freedom
• How internal chaos leaks into external leadership
• What to look for when regaining control over your time, thoughts, and decisions

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Feels pulled in too many directions
• Is craving clarity and better habits
• Wants to level up their personal leadership game

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🔑 Keywords:

Epictetus, Self-Mastery, Discipline, Focus, Freedom, Leadership Habits, The Inner Strategy, Inner Discipline, Julie Riga

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Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

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