

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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Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 39min
306 - Interview With Author and Productivity Expert Sam Bennett
Author and productivity expert Sam Bennett discusses getting ideas into action, facing imposter syndrome, and her plan of world domination. Topics include finding joy in small moments, navigating career goals, importance of human connection, and embracing uniqueness.

Jul 18, 2024 • 23min
305 - Q & A: Friendship, Religion, Purpose, and Arguments
This week's episode features a Q&A session discussing topics like friendship, religion, purpose, and arguments from a Stoic perspective. The host shares insights on the importance of maintaining friendships, finding life purpose, handling conflicts with rationality, and managing arguments with stoic objectivity.

Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 12min
304 - Interview With Stoic Author and Investor Darius Foroux
Stoic author and investor Darius Foroux shares insights on using Stoicism in investing, emphasizing long-term wealth building and managing anxiety. Topics include intentional living, transitioning to index funds, healthy money mindsets, emotional roller coasters in investing, and the benefits of investing in S&P 500 ETFs.

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Jun 28, 2024 • 17min
303 - The Antidote to Anger: The Art of Stoic Acceptance
Discover how Stoicism can help you manage anger better, by accepting reality, focusing on what can be controlled, and making positive choices for personal growth.

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Jun 19, 2024 • 20min
302 - Stoic Fatherhood: Timeless Wisdom for Modern Dads
Exploring the virtues of fatherhood through a Stoic lens, discussing the impact of father figures, the importance of patience and emotional resilience, and opportunities for personal growth. Encouraging fathers to embody stoic principles for ethical living and strengthening bonds with their children.

Jun 14, 2024 • 30min
301- Q&A Episode: Morning Routines, Mantras, and Quarter Life Crisis.
Q&A session covers applying Stoicism to morning routines, using mantras for mindset, detaching from toxic relationships, and advice for managing a quarter life crisis. Emphasizes setting boundaries, embracing virtue in 20s, and navigating chaos with a stoic framework.

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Jun 5, 2024 • 20min
300 - The Importance of Friendship from a Stoic Perspective
Discussing the importance of friendship from a Stoic perspective, including qualities of good friendships and how Stoicism can help in cultivating meaningful connections. Emphasizing the significance of supportive friendships in promoting virtuous living and navigating life's challenges.

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May 29, 2024 • 14min
299 - Imposter Syndrome: Who Do You Think You Are
Explore how Stoicism can help you overcome imposter syndrome and live authentically. Learn about the impact of imposter syndrome on high achievers and strategies to combat it. Discover the importance of self-reflection, journaling, and embracing imperfections. Empower yourself with Stoic principles to conquer self-doubt and live with integrity.

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May 22, 2024 • 9min
298 - A Map is Good, A Compass is Better
Explore the power of Stoicism in navigating life's challenges with resilience and adaptability. Learn how to use an inner compass guided by Stoic principles to make decisions under uncertainty and embrace moral integrity. Discover the significance of universal ethics and internal virtues for guided success in life.

May 8, 2024 • 14min
297 - From Socrates to Seneca: The Timeless Power of a Good Question
Exploring the power of asking questions and challenging assumptions in communication and personal growth, drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy and Socrates' teaching method. Discussing the importance of staying curious, broadening perspectives, promoting critical thinking, and fostering meaningful dialogues through bravery, humility, and active listening.