Stoic philosophy in business — Word

Based in Chicago, Omerisms is a blog by Omer Abdullah. His posts explore Ideas, perspectives and points of view across business, sales, marketing, life and (sometimes) football (the real kind).

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Jun 24

Jun 24 Omerisms Podcast - Episode 39

Aspirations, Careers, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Life, Personal Codes

This month's podcasts focuses on the mental aspect of how we work - on the why we get started, how we get caught in ourselves and the mental mindset needed to succeed.

In this episode, I wrap up this month’s theme on the mental mindsets we need to be successful, specifically sharing two ideas. The first is about how we should trust ourselves as we decide what we’re doing, when we’re on “the path”. The second is how we should focus on the process, not just the finish line.

Oct 31

Oct 31 "If Some Regard You As Important, Distrust Yourself"

Omer Abdullah

Aspirations, Entrepreneurship, Communications, Careers, Leadership, Life, Management Consulting, Personal Codes, Sales, Teams

Epictetus’ words are easy to understand, but difficult to practice. Not surprising, given that it’s in our nature to be liked, to gain approval, to be considered valuable.

The problem is that when we accept these opinions, when we consider ourselves to be “important”, we think we’ve “arrived” and achieved some special end-state or level of wisdom.