Stoic Coffee Break 27 - Assumptions
Feb 4, 2018
The podcast discusses the importance of questioning assumptions and being curious. They also introduce the Stoic Coffee House, a supportive community based on stoic principles.
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Assumptions Create Self-Made Pressure
- We often act on guesses rather than verified facts, which creates unnecessary problems.
- Our judgments are under our control because we control what things mean to us.
Ask Before You Assume
- Question your assumptions and assume you could be wrong before acting.
- Ask curious, directly clarifying questions to get information and avoid making situations worse.
Friend Looks Upset Example
- The host gives a friend example: assuming a friend's upsetness is about you leads to harmful reactions.
- Asking revealed alternatives like personal loss, enabling a more helpful response.