301 episodes
Stoic Coffee Break Erick Cloward
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4.7 • 328 Ratings
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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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300 - The Importance of Friendship from a Stoic Perspective
Send us a Text Message.Do you have close friends? Are you a good friend? In this episode I talk about the importance of friendship and how Stoicism can help you be a better friend."Associate with those who will make a better man of you. Welcome those whom you yourself can improve."—SenecaCheck out this great video of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman interviewing each other. It's fantastic! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S99iQH2RvgDownload Agora: A Stoic Community here! Visit the Stoic Coffee ...
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299 - Imposter Syndrome: Who Do You Think You Are
Send us a Text Message.Do you suffer from imposter syndrome? Do you often feel like you’re just faking your way through life? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can help you overcome imposter syndrome and live a more authentic life.“Failure to observe what is in the mind of another has seldom made a man unhappy; but those who do not observe the movements of their own minds must of necessity be unhappy.”—Marcus AureliusDownload Agora: A Stoic Community here! Visit the Stoic Coffee Break w...
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298 - A Map is Good, A Compass is Better
Send us a Text Message.Do you struggle because you can’t handle when things don’t go according to plan? Today I want to talk about how having a plan is important, but having an inner compass to guide you can help you be more adaptable, make decisions under uncertainty, and forge a path when things don’t work out as planned.“What then can guide a man? One thing and only one, philosophy. But this consists in keeping the soul within a man free from violence and unharmed, superior to pains and pl...
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297 - From Socrates to Seneca: The Timeless Power of a Good Question
Send us a Text Message.Do you ask questions? And what I mean by that is, do you go into conversation or arguments thinking you already know everything? Today I want to talk about the importance of staying curious and how to ask useful questions.“He who knows only his own side of the case, knows little of that.”—John Stuart MillDownload Agora: A Stoic Community here! Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Find out more about the Leadership Mastermind.Fin...
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296 - How to Handle Frustration
Send us a Text Message.This week'e episode is a bit different. Usually I write up my episodes so I dig deep and give you something really helpful. This week, it's just me and the mic talking about how sometimes people act in ways that are frustrating. They lie, cheat, even steal from you. I talk about how I'm dealing with that in my life at the moment and how I'm using Stoicism to act with integrity, and not let someone else control how I behave, or how I feel. Visit the Stoic Coffee Bre...
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295 - How to Lead Like a Stoic Emperor: The Timeless Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius
Send us a Text Message.Does it often feel like leaders, both in our work places and in politics, seem to be lacking? Have you ever had the good fortune of working with a great leader? Today I want to talk about the leadership style of Marcus Aurelius, and what we can learn from one of the greatest and most principled leaders of all time."What we do now echoes in eternity."—Marcus AureliusDownload Agora: A Stoic Community here! Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcript...
Customer Reviews
I am not as angry as I used to be
On my way to work I listen to about 12 episodes a week. They are reminders for me to keep my cool and only worry about that which is in my control… which isn’t very much! I also like the Stoic philosophy of self care through being the kind of person I want to be. I waste less time, get more goals accomplished, but I’m not as annoyed by things or as angry as I used to be.
Thank you
Your pod cast is presented in a brief personal way, easy to appreciate in a short time span and very helpful to those searching for a more meaningful way to live.
I’ve become a big believer of the importance of looking inward for answers, rather than outward to the maelstrom around our lives. I’m far from my goal, but am hopeful to continue to learn. Your podcast is now a daily event for me.
I wish you success and thank you for your work.
Succinct and Throughful
I’ve found the Stoic Coffee Break to be well done and comprehensive, while maintaining singular theme throughout each episode. I devour each episode as it’s released and I highly recommend. I sampled several Stoic podcasts, and none of them stuck until Stoic Coffee Break.