

Stoic Coffee Break
Erick Cloward
"Act on your principles, not your moods." A weekly meditation on how Stoic principles can help you be a better human. https://stoic.coffee Follow us on social media: https://instagram.com/stoic.coffee https://twitter.com/stoiccoffee https://facebook.com/stoiccoffee
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Jan 16, 2023 • 14min
241 - Mind Over Mood: The Stoic Art of Reframing
One of the things we talk about a lot in stoicism is that it’s our perspective on something that causes our distress. So how do we change our perspective on things? Are there tools that we can use to help us view things differently? Today I want to talk about some of the things that get in our way of broadening our perspective, and what tools we can use to help change our perspective.We see what we believe rather than what we see.— Alan WattsIt is not the things themselves that disturb people, but their judgments about these things.— Epictetushttps://stoic.coffeeSend us a textJoin the Build an Unbreakable Mind program. Enrollment is now open.My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 45min
240 - Interview with Trever Yarrish
Trever Yarrish, owner and founder of Zeal Software and The Hiive co-working space, shares his journey with stoicism. They discuss the practicality of stoic principles, choosing authenticity over people-pleasing, exploring challenges and opportunities, challenging the status quo, radical acceptance, and the concept of wanting what you have.

Jan 3, 2023 • 14min
239 - Lessons Learned
Reflecting on the challenging year, the speaker discusses the impact of COVID-19 on remote work and personal struggles. They share their decision to restart the podcast for therapy and talk about lessons from personal growth, accepting failure, self-esteem, overcoming fear, and the power of self-acceptance.

Dec 27, 2022 • 10min
238 - Show Up
Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself. —Marcus AureliusHow do you show up in the world? Are you acting the way that you want to? Are you being the person that you want to? If not, why not? In todays episode, I want to talk about how to live with integrity and be the person you want to be.Send us a textMy book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

Dec 20, 2022 • 11min
237 - Self Confidence
Self-confidence is not something that can be given to you. It must be earned, through hard work and determination.— AristotleAre you confident person? Do you have faith in yourself as person? Are you comfortable with who you are? Today I want to talk about how we often will self sabotage ourselves not because we don’t have the skill or capacity to do something, but because we let self doubt creep in and stop us from sharing our gifts and talents.Send us a textJoin the Build an Unbreakable Mind program. Enrollment is now open.My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

Dec 12, 2022 • 8min
236 - Nice vs. Kind
Are you a nice person or are you a kind person? Do you know the difference? Today I want to talk about whether it’s better to be nice or kind.Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. — SenecaI few weeks ago, I stumbled on a discussion on twitter of all place about the difference between being nice and being kind. It was an idea that I had never really thought about, so today I want to look at this idea from a stoic perspective.Send us a textMy book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

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Dec 5, 2022 • 52min
235 - interview with Tanner Campbell of Practical Stoicism
A cross post of a chat with Tanner Campbell of the Practical Stoicism podcast. Tanner is warm, smart, and interesting, with a great podcast. If you enjoy my work then you'll probably enjoy his podcast as well.Send us a textJoin the Build an Unbreakable Mind program. Enrollment is now open.My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

Nov 28, 2022 • 11min
234 - Easy Life
The podcast discusses why seeking an easy life may cheat us of important skills, emphasizing the value of embracing adversity. It uses examples like the Battle of Thermopylae to highlight the importance of enjoying the process and finding pleasure in mastering mundane tasks.

Nov 21, 2022 • 10min
233 - Anxious Future
The podcast discusses the reasons behind feeling chaos and anxiety in the modern world, including worrying about the future and being exposed to more of the world. It emphasizes the importance of balancing staying informed and not becoming overwhelmed by sensationalism in the news media. The hosts also explore the significance of being prepared, taking positive action, and staying present to alleviate future worries.

Nov 15, 2022 • 9min
232 - QTIP
How often do you take what other people say and do personally? How often do you feel like you have to “fix” someone else’s mood? Today I want to talk about emotional responsibility, and how it can lead a stronger sense of self and keep you from getting pulled into other peoples emotional mayhem.Not to display anger or other emotions. To be free of passion and yet full of love.—Marcus AureliusSend us a textMy book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.Thanks again for listening!


