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🎧 Episode Summary
Have hope. Hope is where everything starts. Every leader, every founder, every movement begins with the quiet spark of belief that something better is possible. Stoicism reminds us that while hope must be paired with action, it’s still the genesis of all meaningful work.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why hope is the essential starting point for leaders
• The balance between hope and disciplined execution
• How to nurture hope without drifting into fantasy

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• Feels worn down by setbacks
• Needs to reconnect with their original spark
• Is building something and searching for belief in the process

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🔑 Keywords: Stoicism, Leadership, Hope in Leadership, Business Growth, Entrepreneur Mindset, The Inner Strategy, Stoic Optimism, Leadership Resilience

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

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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