Stoic Coffee Break

251 - Conversation with Brian from the LOTS project

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Apr 10, 2023

In this episode, Brian from the LOTS project talks about living off the grid, dealing with stress, and how Stoicism can improve one's life. They discuss struggles with insomnia, digital nomad visas, downsizing and minimalistic living, learning languages through immersion, leaving a religious organization, and embracing fate. They also touch on the significance of 'Happiness is a Serious Problem' and the importance of choosing empathy over insults.

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Struggles with Insomnia and Upcoming Life Changes

Travel plans, digital nomad visa, and selling belongings

Living Minimally and Downsizing

Learning Languages through Immersion

14:57 • 21min

Leaving a Religious Organization and Discovering Its Fraudulent History

Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Stoicism

40:17 • 25min

Questioning and Exploring Different Religions

01:05:22 • 18min

Adapting to Challenges, Embracing Fate, and Finding Advantages

01:23:29 • 4min

The Significance of 'Happiness is a Serious Problem'

01:27:00 • 3min

Questioning, Buddhism, and Magic

01:30:01 • 26min

Choosing Empathy over Insults

01:55:45 • 15min