Stoic Coffee Break 359 - Who do You Think You Are?: Identity and Self-Belief
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Dec 19, 2025 Explore how self-beliefs shape our identities and influence choices. Discover the link between failure and limiting beliefs, and how fear can protect us but also hold us back. Learn that identity is malleable, and embracing change can unlock potential. Eric delves into the origins of beliefs and underscores the importance of internal validation. He encourages listeners to release past identities and reflect on their self-talk to foster growth. Ultimately, transform your identity by acting in alignment with who you want to become.
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Lonely Failure In Amsterdam
- Eric Cloward describes feeling lonely and like a failure while trying to start a life and coaching career in Amsterdam.
- He bought a ticket home after three weeks and later realized his belief he would fail helped bring that outcome about.
Beliefs Cement Your Identity
- Self-beliefs shape identity and become self-fulfilling prophecies that drive choices and actions.
- Habitual thoughts dye the soul and determine the character of the mind, per Marcus Aurelius.
Past Shapes False Self-Beliefs
- Many limiting beliefs come from past experiences and how we interpret others' actions toward us.
- Eric cites internalizing untrue childhood conclusions as examples of beliefs that persist into adulthood.
