Stoic Coffee Break

Guest Drew Johnson, a baseball player, shares his powerful story of surviving a suicide attempt, finding purpose in life, and the choice to seek help. This transformative journey highlights the importance of vulnerability, honesty, and building a support network for a happier and freer life.

The podcast explores the concept of responsibility and taking ownership of our thoughts and actions. It emphasizes the power we have to control our feelings and change our perspective. The importance of being compassionate towards others and not taking ownership of their emotions is highlighted. The significance of conscious decision-making and proactive behavior is discussed, along with techniques for reframing language to acknowledge personal responsibility. Overall, the podcast provides practical advice for taking responsibility in various aspects of life.

Discover how fear affects our decision-making process and how to manage it. Explore the relationship between fear and anger, the manipulation of fear in politics, and the power of mindfulness in changing negative thought patterns.

“To achieve freedom and happiness, you need to grasp this basic truth: some things in life are under your control, and others are not.”- EpictetusThe first and most important teaching of Stoicism is that there are things that we control, and things we cannot and that we should focus on the things that we can control and let go of the rest. But how do we deal with things that we can’t control, but have a big impact on us? Stoicism gives us some tools to handle these situations.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, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

This podcast discusses the importance of not caring about what others think. It emphasizes that others' opinions do not change our intrinsic value and focusing on personal growth is more beneficial. It provides strategies for separating fact from opinion and highlights how letting go of others' thoughts can reduce stress.

Explore the significance of self-acceptance and overcoming inner criticism. Discover the impact of marketing and societal expectations on self-esteem. Embrace imperfections and let go of guilt and shame. Practice self-acceptance, kindness, honesty, and forgiveness to become your best self.

The podcast discusses the concept of self advocacy and the struggle of being a people pleaser. It explores the idea that people pleasing is essentially lying and the consequences of putting other people's needs above our own. The importance of being true to oneself and the liberating act of self-advocacy are also discussed.

The podcast discusses Impostor Syndrome and encourages questioning societal criteria when pursuing new skills or careers. It explores defining oneself based on personal choice, perseverance, and accepting skill level may not match aspirations. It also provides strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and achieve personal growth and success.

The podcast explores the topic of anger and the importance of managing it. It discusses how anger is often avoided and used in negative ways, but can be channeled as a raw power for positive change. The speaker reflects on their personal struggle with anger and the need to express it in a healthy manner. A study is discussed that challenges common beliefs about anger, showing its potential for resolving issues. The podcast emphasizes understanding and utilizing anger as a catalyst for personal and societal growth.

In this podcast, the speaker discusses the book 'Thinking in Bets' by Annie Duke, emphasizing the importance of viewing decisions in terms of likelihood rather than right or wrong. They explore the concept of evaluating choices based on probability, detaching from emotions, and making informed decisions by considering the facts.