#268 - Balancing Gratitude with Betterment; Marcus Aurelius & Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

We have a tendency to take everything that we already have for granted. Perhaps you spend months craving the latest iPhone. You save your money and when the day comes, you trade it in for that shiny, shiny model. However, come next year, you have the same feelings. Now, the iPhone that, at one point in time you felt would make you happy ‘till the end of your days simply blends in with the rest of your “bland” life. But where is the balance between seeking a better life and gratitude? Find this episode on: https://linktr.ee/Strongstoic The Strong Stoic Podcast is a raw, honest, and unapologetically deep podcast about philosophy and self-improvement. Join your host, Brandon Tumblin, as he breaks down a wide variety of complex and difficult topics aimed at provoking thought and opening your perspective. This podcast is listener-supported; if you would like to support the Strong Stoic (as well as gain access to exclusive content), you can do so on Patreon or Substack: Patreon: www.patreon.com/brandontumblin Substack: https://strongstoic.substack.com You can also find me at my website and on social media: Podcast Website: www.brandontumblin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrongstoic Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestrongstoic Medium: https://thestrongstoic.medium.com/    Telegram Channel: https://t.me/strongstoicpodcast Telegram Chat: https://t.me/strongstoicchat The Walled Garden: www.thewalledgarden.com The Stoic Gym: https://thestoicgym.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices