Most of us are trying to make better decisions. But what if the real work is learning how to make decisions better?
In this Creative on Purpose Live session, Scott Perry introduces a practical Stoic decision-making framework rooted in the Wisdom of Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and the three Stoic disciplines: perception, action, and will.
You’ll learn how to use the Decision Triangle — What’s now? What’s next? What matters? — to slow down, strip away fear and false stories, and make choices that align with your values, your integrity, and the life you’re trying to build.
This is especially useful for solopreneurs, freelancers, creatives, coaches, and purpose-driven people navigating uncertainty, overwhelm, or high-stakes decisions.
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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Creative on Purpose Live
2:20 Why Stoicism still matters today
6:30 The Stoic fork: what you control and what you don’t
12:45 The three Stoic disciplines: perception, action, and will
18:10 The trap of trying to make better decisions
21:20 The Decision Triangle: What’s now? What’s next? What matters?
26:45 A real-life freelancer example: not enough gigs to pay the bills
31:40 Turning panic into a solvable problem
35:20 Choosing the next right action
39:00 Why outcomes are not fully in your control
42:15 Make decisions better, not perfect
45:00 Closing invitation and next steps
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