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🎧 Episode Summary
Adversity isn’t a setback—it’s a stress test. Seneca reminds us that fire makes gold stronger, and suffering shapes leaders into who they’re meant to be.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why adversity is part of growth, not proof of failure
• How to turn obstacles into refining moments
• The Stoic frame for resilience in leadership

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Is going through a tough season
• Feels discouraged by setbacks
• Needs to see challenges as fuel, not failure

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🔑 Keywords:
Stoicism, Leadership, Business Growth, Resilience, Seneca Quote, The Inner Strategy, Entrepreneur Mindset, Overcoming Adversity, Leadership Resilience

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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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