Stoic Coffee Break
"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
Latest episodes
Mar 13, 2018 • 4min
64 - Who Do You Want To Be?
The podcast discusses the importance of deciding what kind of person you want to be and sticking to it in all aspects of life. They provide examples and encourage listeners to reflect on their desired attributes and find role models.
Mar 12, 2018 • 5min
63 - Giving Away Your Control
The podcast discusses the importance of control and the negative impact of valuing external factors. Focusing on what we can control allows us to live a life of choice and freedom.
Mar 12, 2018 • 5min
62 - Reason (Just the Facts)
This podcast talks about the importance of reason and objectivity in Stoic philosophy and how it can help in dealing with facts. It emphasizes sticking to the facts and avoiding emotional attachments.
Mar 10, 2018 • 4min
61 - A Science to Living Well
Discover how Stoicism provides a systematic approach to life's challenges, similar to the scientific process, and helps make rational choices for a better life.
Mar 10, 2018 • 7min
60 - Strong Impressions
Learn about the importance of being mindful of our attention and letting go of things beyond our control in this episode. The host shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the impact of strong impressions on our lives.
Mar 8, 2018 • 4min
59 - Dealing with Gossip
Discover how Stoics approached gossip and why you shouldn't let others' opinions affect you. Learn how responding with humor can diffuse the weight of gossip.
Mar 7, 2018 • 5min
58 - Open to Change
The podcast discusses the importance of being open to change and examining one's ideas and actions. They highlight the need for Stoics to consider new perspectives and adapt to new information, using examples such as slavery and gender roles.
Mar 6, 2018 • 7min
57 - Eliminating Desire
Discover the Stoic perspective on desire and how true freedom and happiness come from eliminating desires, not satisfying them. Reflect on whether desires are attempts to fill a deeper void and find the key to true inner happiness.
Mar 5, 2018 • 6min
56 - Falling Short
Learn about the significance of being rational and practical in pursuit of goals and the importance of self-forgiveness and compassion towards others.
Mar 4, 2018 • 5min
55 - How to Talk About Yourself
Updates on Stoic Coffee, announcement of a mastermind for tech entrepreneurs, personal anecdotes about dominating conversations and seeking validation from others.
