The Road is the Teacher
This is the twelfth and final post in a 12-part series exploring the philosophy behind The Stoic Rider. In The Road is the Teacher, Louisa Swaden reflects on Rocky Balboa’s famous words about resilience, sharing how the road – both literal and metaphorical – rewards not appearances but endurance. Every 5 to 7 years, we change, shaped by the challenges and beauty we encounter. The road teaches us not to dominate, but to listen, adapt, and keep becoming.
Answer the Call: Why Purpose Isn’t Found, It’s Felt
This is the eleventh in a 12-part series inspired by my book, The Stoic Rider: Philosophy in Motion. This chapter explores the idea of purpose – not as a plan, but as a pulse. A call to live a life that feels honest and expansive. The kind of life you can look back on and say: I showed up fully, even when it was hard.