Stoic Coffee Break

Erick Cloward
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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.coffeeFollow us on social media:https://instagram.com/stoic.coffeehttps://twitter.com/stoiccoffeehttps://facebook.com/stoiccoffee

  1. 327 - Why Individualism Fails

    5 DAYS AGO

    327 - Why Individualism Fails

    Send us a textSelf-made success, individual freedom, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps—these ideas have become the cornerstone of many modern cultures, especially in the West. But is this individualistic mindset really working for us? Today, we’re taking a look at why excessive individualism can be harmful, how it isolates us, and what Stoicism has to say about our interconnectedness and shared humanity.“The wise man will never shut himself up within his own skin; he remembers that he is...

    13 min
  2. 326 - How to Break Up Without Breaking Down: A Stoic's Guide for Letting Go

    2 JAN

    326 - How to Break Up Without Breaking Down: A Stoic's Guide for Letting Go

    Send us a textWe all suffer heartbreak from time to time. It’s an inevitable part of life with other people. So how can we use Stoicism to help us move past a broken heart? Today, we’re going to discuss how this ancient philosophy has some great tools to mend and move forward.”There can be no doubt that the desire lovers have for each other is not so very different from friendship - you might say it was friendship gone mad.”—SenecaMy book Stoicism 101 is available for pre-order! Order here!Fi...

    16 min
  3. 325 - New Year Same You? The Stoic Guide to Effective Resolutions

    27/12/2024

    325 - New Year Same You? The Stoic Guide to Effective Resolutions

    Send us a textAs the new year begins, there is always a push to make resolutions and plans. Do you know what you want to accomplish next year? Do you have goals that you want to pursue? How do you plan on accomplishing them? Today I want to talk about some ideas about how you can more successful in achieving the things you want.”Life is long if you know how to use it.” —SenecaMy book Stoicism 101 is available for pre-order! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes o...

    12 min
  4. 324 - Kintsugi and Stoicism: Finding Strength in the Beauty of Broken Things

    19/12/2024

    324 - Kintsugi and Stoicism: Finding Strength in the Beauty of Broken Things

    Send us a textImagine a bowl, cracked and seemingly useless. Most of us would toss it out. But what if, instead, those cracks were mended with gold, transforming the broken object into something even more beautiful than before? This is the art of kintsugi, a Japanese philosophy that teaches us how to embrace flaws and failures as opportunities for growth and transformation. Today, we’ll explore how this perspective aligns with Stoicism and how it can help us turn failure and loss into resilie...

    14 min
  5. 323 - Truth vs. Ego: Stoicism and the Backfire Effect

    07/12/2024

    323 - Truth vs. Ego: Stoicism and the Backfire Effect

    Send us a textHave you ever tried to change someone’s mind, only to find them doubling down on their belief instead? Or maybe you’ve felt your own defenses rise when someone challenges your deeply held views? That’s the backfire effect in action—a cognitive bias where contradictory evidence only strengthens someone’s existing beliefs. Today, we’ll explore how Stoicism can help us recognize and mitigate this bias, both in ourselves and others."A man who is not afraid of the truth need never fe...

    13 min
  6. 322 - Wise Feelings: The Secret Sauce to Smart Choices

    22/11/2024

    322 - Wise Feelings: The Secret Sauce to Smart Choices

    Send us a textDo you see your emotions as something that get in the way? What if you had no emotions or ignored you emotions, do you think that you would make better choices? In this weeks episode I want to discuss how emotions are guides rather than enemies, and how emotions are the key to help us make better decisions. “Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.” — RumiMy book Stoicism 101 is available for pre-order! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch epis...

    16 min
  7. 321 - How to Think Like Socrates: Interview With Donald J. Robertson

    13/11/2024

    321 - How to Think Like Socrates: Interview With Donald J. Robertson

    Send us a textHave you ever wanted to think like Socrates? Well you're in luck! This week's episode is an interview with Donald J. Robertson and we're talking about his new book, How to Think Like Socrates. We talk about the way that Socrates uses questions and critical thinking to overcome our own biases and logical fallacies, and how you can apply those to your life. Donald is a licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and author of several books including How to Think Like a Roman Empe...

    2 hr
  8. 320 - How to Actually Achieve Your Goals

    08/11/2024

    320 - How to Actually Achieve Your Goals

    Send us a textDo you struggle in getting started with achieving your goals? Do you get overwhelmed and quit before you even start? In this week’s episode I want to talk about how you can change your mindset to help you work through the blocks that are keeping you from living the kind of life you want.“The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution.” —SenecaMy book Stoicism 101 is available for pre-order! Order here!Find out more ...

    16 min
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"Act on your principles, not your moods." A weekly meditation on how Stoic principles can help you be a better human.https://stoic.coffeeFollow us on social media:https://instagram.com/stoic.coffeehttps://twitter.com/stoiccoffeehttps://facebook.com/stoiccoffee

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  • Creator
    Erick Cloward
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    328
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Stoic Coffee Break
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