The Stoic Sapling: Recent Episodes
Ethan Woodworth
I'm Ethan Woodworth, a 17-year old high school senior and owner of the The Stoic Sapling Podcast. The Stoic Sapling Podcast is a guest centered podcast intended to entertain anyone wanting to live a more productive and efficient lifestyle. My podcast desires to create change within anyone's life directly after listening. I believe this will be possible due to the relatable and applicable nature of the subjects covered.
Alex Dilkovski is a junior at Indiana University studying Finance and Real Estate. Alex and I discuss his transition to the United States from Bulgaria when he was 12 years old. Through some hilarious and inspiring stories, Alex highlights how his Bulgarian roots influence the man he is today.
Alex's unique thought process was put to test after he narrowly escaped a deadly fire in the Spring of 2023. Tune in to hear more of Alex's story and how his background prepared him for dire situations!
0:00 Intro
0:30 Alex's Accent
3:45 Bulgarian culture
7:10 Day in the life in Bulgaria
12:10 Background to the Old Montreal Fire
22:35 Escaping the Old Montreal Fire
40:10 Takeaways from the fire
45:40 Conclusion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Old_Montreal_fire
Andrew Marasco is a 19-year old student at Indiana University studying finance. Andrew owns and operates Matrice Capital - a hedge fund with over $1.1 million AUM. Andrew and I talk about his complex understanding of markets, his investment strategy for 2024, and the "why" of Matrice Capital.
Tune in and learn about value investing from one of the youngest hedge fund managers in the United States!
0:00 Wise words
0:58 Intro to Matrice Capital
5:35 Matrice mission in 2024
8:59 What differentiates Matrice
15:55 How many people work for Matrice Capital?
24:12 Life beyond the business
29:10 "Cloning" others
33:30 Takeaways and conclusion
Ryan Kerrigan is a student at Indiana University studying at the Kelley School of Business. His life before college was spent juggling a variety of jobs, working hard in the classroom, and eventually competing in an Ironman triathlon race.
Ryan discusses his mentality for attacking what many would call "unrealistic" goals. Listen in and become inspired by Ryan's will to do the impossible!
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:18 Ironman
8:15 Ol' man grabbing ankles
9:15 Spirituality in ultra events
11:40 Future goals for Ryan
17:00 Greasers and Die Hard
20:30 Conclusion
Mira Solomon is a Jewish American who recently spent her Summer in Israel, prior to the Israel-Hamas war. We discuss modern day anti-semitism, the history of anti-semitism, and Mira's current experience working with an Israeli start-up company. Mira details the trials her co-workers have faced and her unrelenting journey in supporting them.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:40 Israel culture / Summer Internship
5:43 Communication differences / Clubbing on Shabbat
10:52 Staying present
13:08 Israel-Hamas War on Mira's life, job, and family
17:56 Lack of contribution to war efforts / Guilt
23:08 Rightful claim of the "holy land"?
28:57 Dancing / Ballet
33:52 Conclusion
Tokelo Makepe is an economic consulting major at Indiana University. He is originally from Botswana, Africa. We discuss his transition to the college American life and his ultimate ambition of holding high political office back in Botswana. Enjoy!
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:00 Trials coming to America / Little 500 race
8:00 Comparison of Botswana / America
13:12 Economic consulting projects
18:41 Political plan and ambition
24:00 Life fulfillment in politics. Is it possible?
29:18 Conclusion
Conversation with serial entrepreneur and friend Izzy Branam. We discuss his first ventures as an entrepreneur and the mental will it takes to be an entrepreneur. Enjoy!
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
3:28 Izzy as music producer
10:00 Leveraging contacts
11:42 Second venture
16:00 Imposter syndrome in life
19:16 Mental health as an entrepreneur
25:12 The Big Question
Kevin Gadd and I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss 9 life lessons that Kevin has learned throughout his life. As Kevin is nearly three times older than myself, he provides a new perspective that isn't limited to simply growing up in your parents' house.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:00 Lesson #1
3:26 Lesson #2
8:30 Lesson #3
12:57 Lesson #4
15:42 Lesson #5
20:00 Lesson #6
27:02 Lesson #7
31:49 Lesson #8
36:15 Lesson #9
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Preston Gadd and I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss a variety of topics. As an owner of a small thrifting business, Preston provides his take on becoming an entrepreneur and attacking goals.
Timestamps
0:00 Altus Thrift / Preston's business
6:00 Disregarding others' opinions
11:30 Future vision for business
17:00 Diet and Eating
23:54 Stargazing / Importance of laughter / conclusion
Suggestions
-Go stargazing
-Laugh more
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Duncan Michie and I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss a variety of topics. As a borderline hippie, Duncan adds some Zest to the podcast. Enjoy!
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:00 Eastern medicine / Mindfulness / Breathing
7:09 Nietzsche quote / Group think
12:10 Elon Musk Twitter / Free Speech
17:55 "A goof, gaff, a laugh and a half" / Duncan and hippie culture
21:05 Nietzsche quote 2 / Changing your opinion / Abortion + Gun Control
25:35 Harry Potter / Learning at a public school
33:00 Zipf's law / Universal laws / Determinism or free will?
44:10 Book suggestion. Perfume by Patrick Süskind / Conclusion
Suggestions
Harry Potter
Perfume by Patrick Süskind
Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus
Duncan Instagram - Duncan_michie
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro / I'm not leaving
1:55 Stoic shit / "Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems"
9:20 Quote 2 / "Choose to be harmed -- and you won't feel harmed. Don't feel harmed -- and you haven't been."
15:30 Duality of every human / Acting different in different scenarios
21:55 Relativity and time dilation
24:40 The Way of Kings / Fantasy books / Conclusion
Book suggestion: The Way of Kings
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Variety of topics covered. Timestamps below.
0:00 Intro
2:30 My high school experience
17:50 Story time
25:15 The Obstacle is the Way / Battling your own mortality
32:30 James Webb Telescope
36:29 Conclusion / Suggestions
Books
The Obstacle is the Way
Carl Sagan's space books (Cosmos, Pale Blue Dot, Demon Haunted World)
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I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss practical techniques I attempt to use when facing anxiety and fear on a day-to-day basis. As one continues to live a more independent lifestyle, anxiety and fear will only challenge them more.
Timestamps
0:00 Creative block
3:00 Greenlights book
4:15 Facing setbacks from the norm / Self doubt
8:00 Feeding true self / Proverbial hangovers
12:50 Buddhism book
16:24 Life adventures = Relative
22:20 Conclusion
Suggestions
-Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
-Spy the Lie book
Quote
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
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Teddy Greenlee back on for the third time. A 2 hour conversation cut down to ONLY 1 hour.
Timestamps
0:00 Teddy's poem
2:30 Anxiety / Pressure for grades
9:28 Sibling fights / Tone of voice
21:26 Cryptocurrency / XRP
33:14 VR / The "Real" reality
42:15 VR torture and punishment
49:16 Fermi Paradox / The Great Filter
55:40 Nature vs Nurture / Conclusion
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Guest Teddy Greenlee and I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss a variety of topics. The ability to hold your breath for 3-minutes will transpire after finishing the podcast. (lol)
Timestamps
0:00 Intro / Smelly smells
3:30 Being a kid / Social jobs
13:27 Jiu jitsu tourney / Following own path
21:25 Chicks kicking ass / Toughest sport mentally
24:56 Wim Hof breathing
29:28 Vitamin D and the sun / Mind-Body techniques
34:50 Attaining knowledge / Positive interactions
39:08 Snowden documentary / Government control
51:30 Conclusion
Movie suggestion
-Snowden
Mind-body techniques
-Wim Hof breathing
-CBD
-Ice baths / Cold showers
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Jeromy Moss and I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss a variety of topics. Jeromy is an accomplished powerlifter, athlete, and lifelong friend.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:00 American Kingpin / Legalization of drugs
15:45 Drinking and driving
17:20 Religious questions
26:40 Ethan's biggest fear
36:20 Nature / Hunting awesomeness
42:30 Horses and chimps / Next of Kin book
46:08 Adrenaline rushes / Extreme sports / The Alpinist
1:04:00 Ronnie Coleman / Training
1:10:00 Movie / TV / Music Suggestions
Book suggestions
Next of Kin --
https://www.amazon.com/Next-Kin-My-Co...
American Kingpin --
https://www.amazon.com/American-Kingp...
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Short conversation about getting one's shit together before the new year. These types of thoughts are what I'm carrying into next year and I'm hoping they bring me success. Happy New Years!
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:30 LOTR vs Dune
9:50 Romanticizing jobs
19:50 Biggest tip for 2022
26:02 Story time
30:05 Taking jobs
Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rbVt...
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I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss 5 questions I find interesting and intriguing. These questions are similar to ones I wrestle with on a day-to-day basis. Nothing brings me more social joy than discussing questions like these.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
4:01 What actions in your life will have the longest reaching consequences?
14:30 Will religion ever become obsolete?
21:05 What life altering things should one ideally get to experience at least once in their lives?
26:30 Why don't we as species take more advantage of the fact that we have almost infinite knowledge available to us?
31:45 If you could teach everyone in the world one concept, what concept would have the biggest impact on humanity?
36:48 Story and conclusion
Music suggestion
Urban Hymns - The Verve
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I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss 13 life commandments I think all people should try to follow. This list was inspired by Benjamin Franklin. He lived most of his life following these commandments. I talk about how I attempt to implement these in my own life.
Music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZXdZ...
Book suggestions:
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose
Movie suggestion:
2001: A Space Odyssey
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I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss my views on social media. I then transition into practical techniques in order to create more productivity within one's life. I do many of these things on a day-to-day basis and have found them to open up more time + achieve more things.
Timestamps
0:00 Mini rant
2:10 Background/my current issues with productivity
5:10 Technique #1
6:45 Technique #2
8:50 Planning days
13:00 Balance within free time and work
13:40 Technique #3
17:18 Why this matters
23:20 Book and movie suggestions
28:40 Short story / ending
Book suggestion: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Movie suggestion: Arrival
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Louis Mariacher on for episode #5. Talks about craftsmanship and creation, wrestling/Jiu Jitsu, and his religious experiences.
Timestamps
0:01 Intro
2:00 Background/Church Camp
8:45 Radiating confidence
12:20 Religious upbringing
19:20 Dream jobs
23:50 Fitness social media
26:20 Leadership opportunities / Ego
30:10 Wrestling / BJJ
44:50 "Mormier Petovic"
46:50 Louis changing name
49:20 Creation and building
51:10 Mr. Wilcox / Gandalf
54:40 Florida and swamp ass
57:00 Louis's alarm / student section leading
59:05 Takeaways
Louis Instagram - Louis_mariacher
Ethan Instagram - Woody.woodworth
Music- https://youtu.be/Btp7W27IC4I
My guest Brendan Wood and I talk over a variety of subjects. From here on out my podcasts won't have an overarching theme. I will simply post the entire podcast to YouTube and all streaming services as well as sub-clips that will be titled and posted on YouTube.
Timestamps
0:01 Intro
3:58 Grandpa influence on Brendan
11:00 Future plans not involving a 9-5 job
16:30 Using social media positively
18:08 Cracked Reddit story
22:00 “The time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted time”
24:45 Guiding life philosophies
34:00 Using social media positively pt.2
35:30 Staying Open Minded
39:50 Importance of Film and Breaking Bad
47:00 Interpreting the mental health crisis
56:00 20 seconds of courage
58:30 Closing story
1:06:30 Closing thoughts
In this episode my guest Ben Sloan and I discuss what it means to compete and why individuals should always be in some sort of competition. Ben discusses his personal evolution of competition and its various influences on his life. I break down moments in my life where competition has lead me astray due to various mental weaknesses.
In this podcast Teddy Greenlee and I discuss the power of facing the unknown. To Teddy and I, the unknown represents the limitless potential for growth and self-improvement. We list multiple ways we've faced the unknown personally and give reasoning behind our newfound appreciation and desire to face the unknown.
My guest (Jeromy Moss) and I (Ethan Woodworth) discuss suffering. Jeromy details his difficult relationship with his father. Both of us discuss how we have found freedom and perspective within our sufferings. We dive into our day-to-day tactics that we use to overcome barriers and dominate life.