https://simplecast.com 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 © 2026 Stoic Coffee Break en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:23:04 +0000 https://stoic.coffee Stoic Coffee Break https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d47b19bf-8fff-4601-8015-a14738796943/7beac44c-ee99-403c-a249-b55aa7b3af13/3000x3000/scb_logo_1080.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://stoic.coffee episodic "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 Erick Cloward false https://feeds.simplecast.com/5gXgeF_C stoicism, philosophy, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca Erick Cloward erick@stoic.coffee 657f994b-3260-44b6-b020-3d3795c8e968 Why You'll Never Reach Your Ideal Self (And Why That's the Point) | 374 Do you have a clear picture of the person you want to become? And what happens when you fall short of that person — not once, but again and again? Today I want to talk about what you should do when you fall short of reaching your ideal self.

“Give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths.”

— Epictetus

There's a particular kind of disappointment that comes with self-improvement. It's not the disappointment of failing at something you don't care about. It's the sting of seeing exactly who you could be, and watching yourself fall short of it. You know what you're capable of. And when you don't reach that version of yourself, it's easy to wonder if any of the work is worth it.

This came up recently in a discussion in my course, Build an Unbreakable Mind. We were talking about how we hold expectations of who we want to become, and what to do when we fall short. It stuck with me. So today I want to go deeper — into the specific traps that hold us back, and how to get out of them.

The Greater Man

Nietzsche had this idea called the Übermensch — German for "Over Man" or "Greater Man." A lot of people assume it's about domination or superiority. It's not. It's about becoming the best version of yourself. Not incrementally better — genuinely, fundamentally greater.

Marcus Aurelius put it more simply:

"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."

When you measure yourself against that greater version and come up short, you face a choice. You can do the work to close the gap — or you can quietly lower the bar.

And lowering the bar is much easier.

You see it everywhere. The person who justifies cutting corners because everyone else does. The one who stays quiet when they should speak up. The one who tells themselves they didn't really want it anyway after they fail to get it. These aren't moral failures so much as they are the path of least resistance.

But here's the thing: when you give up and lower your standards, you don't escape the pain. You suffer twice. Once because you saw who you could be, and once because you stopped trying.

The Goalposts Always Move

Here's something you often don’t realize when you start doing real inner work: the better you get, the further away the finish line looks.

You grow. You climb the hill. You reach what you thought was the summit — and from up there, you see a mountain range stretching out behind it. Your old vision of yourself was too small. And now that you can see further, you're disappointed you're not already up there.

This is actually a sign of progress. Epictetus said, "First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." Doing expands what you see. You can't have the vision without doing the work, and the work keeps revealing a bigger vision.

But it doesn't feel like progress. It feels like failure.

And it compounds. The problems you're dealing with now are bigger — because you've grown into bigger problems. Things that used to derail you are now easy. But the new obstacles require skills you haven't built yet. You're failing more, and sometimes failing bigger, because you're attempting more.

You've leveled up. So have the challenges.

What Demosthenes Knew

This is where most people quit. And I want to tell you about someone who almost did — and what happened because he didn't.

Demosthenes is considered the greatest orator of ancient Greece. He could move thousands with his words, and he shaped the course of Athenian history. But the first time he stood before a public audience, he was laughed off the stage. He had a severe stutter. A weak voice. Awkward gestures. He was, by every measure, a terrible public speaker.

He could have accepted that verdict. Most people would.

Instead, he went to work on himself in ways that looked almost insane. He shaved half his head so he'd be too embarrassed to go out in public and would have to stay home and practice. He put pebbles in his mouth and recited speeches against the roar of the sea, training his voice to project through chaos. He practiced in front of mirrors for hours. He built a study underground and retreated there for months at a time.

He didn't close the gap between who he was and who he wanted to be by wishing the gap to be smaller. He closed it by working — imperfectly, repeatedly, without guarantee of success.

The gap between who you are and who you want to be is not a verdict. It's an invitation.

Changing the Rules

So how do you keep going when the gap feels impossible?

You don't lower your standards. You change how you measure progress.

First — examine where the vision came from. Is this actually your ideal, or did someone hand it to you? Society, family, a religion, a culture — they all have a version of who you should be. If you're running toward someone else's finish line, winning won't feel like anything. Get clear on what you actually value, and let that be the compass.

Second — kill your expectations. As my friend Trever puts it: expectations equal disappointment. When you hold up a perfect ideal as the only proof that you've "made it," you've guaranteed that you'll feel like a failure. Perfectionism isn't a high standard. It's a trap that keeps you stuck in a permanent state of not-enough.

The vision of your greater self is aspirational. It's a compass, not a destination. You are not supposed to arrive at it. You are supposed to move toward it.

The real game is simple: are you better than you were yesterday? If yes, celebrate. If not, get curious — not critical. Curiosity asks, what can I learn from this? Criticism just piles on. One moves you forward. The other keeps you stuck.

Voltaire wasn't a Stoic, but he got this one right: "The perfect is the enemy of the good."

Third — accept that failure is part of the work. If you never fail, you're only doing things you already know how to do. You're playing it safe. Failure is what happens at the edge of your capability — which is exactly where growth lives.

I'm experiencing this myself right now writing my next book. It's a different kind of project than my last one — longer, deeper, more narrative. It's stretching me in ways that are genuinely uncomfortable. I'm failing at it regularly. But I'm also learning skills I didn't have before, and that only happens because I'm in the uncomfortable middle of something I don't know how to do… yet.

Simply put, never waste a good failure. It happened and you can't change that. But if you learn from it, it stops being a failure. Instead, it becomes exactly the lesson you needed.

Objectivity Over Judgment

The Stoics gave us another very useful tool, and it's one of the most misunderstood.

They talked about looking at yourself with objectivity — without the overlay of shame, blame, or self-judgment. A lot of people hear "objectivity" and think cold or harsh. It's the opposite. Objectivity means removing unfair judgment. It means seeing clearly what happened, rather than spiraling into a story about what it says about you as a person.

This doesn't mean ignoring your emotions. Emotions are signals. There is wisdom that our bodies often understand long before our brains. If you feel disappointed in yourself, that's useful information. It tells you that this matters to you. If you have a gut instinct about something, take it into consideration. Pay attention to those signals and use it as fuel to move you forward.

But when emotions run the show, they turn a specific failure into a personal verdict. You didn't just fall short. You are a failure. That story isn't true, and it isn't helpful.

The rational mind — the one the Stoics kept coming back to — is actually the kinder voice. It says: here's what happened, here's what I can learn, here's what I do next. It doesn't catastrophize. It doesn't condemn. It gets curious, and moves us forward.

Conclusion

The path to our better selves is not a straight one. There are always going to be obstacles, setbacks, and disappointments. And the real truth is that we’ll never reach that perfect self. The vision is a compass so we know what direction to go. We need to remember that goal is not about perfection, but progress.

And as you progress your vision of what you can accomplish will widen. You’ll see farther, see more of what’s possible, and tackle bigger problems. Rather than letting that disappoint you, let it excite you.

As Epictetus reminds us:

“Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily.” — Epictetus

That's the work. Not reaching the ideal. Not closing the gap once and for all.

Just moving forward — honestly, persistently, and a little more clearly than yesterday.

My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!

Find out more at https://stoic.coffee

Watch episodes on YouTube!

Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.

Thanks again for listening!

 

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My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!

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]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/why-youll-never-reach-your-ideal-self-and-why-thats-the-point-374/ Do you have a clear picture of the person you want to become? And what happens when you fall short of that person — not once, but again and again? Today I want to talk about what you should do when you fall short of reaching your ideal self.

“Give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths.”

— Epictetus

There's a particular kind of disappointment that comes with self-improvement. It's not the disappointment of failing at something you don't care about. It's the sting of seeing exactly who you could be, and watching yourself fall short of it. You know what you're capable of. And when you don't reach that version of yourself, it's easy to wonder if any of the work is worth it.

This came up recently in a discussion in my course, Build an Unbreakable Mind. We were talking about how we hold expectations of who we want to become, and what to do when we fall short. It stuck with me. So today I want to go deeper — into the specific traps that hold us back, and how to get out of them.

The Greater Man

Nietzsche had this idea called the Übermensch — German for "Over Man" or "Greater Man." A lot of people assume it's about domination or superiority. It's not. It's about becoming the best version of yourself. Not incrementally better — genuinely, fundamentally greater.

Marcus Aurelius put it more simply:

"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."

When you measure yourself against that greater version and come up short, you face a choice. You can do the work to close the gap — or you can quietly lower the bar.

And lowering the bar is much easier.

You see it everywhere. The person who justifies cutting corners because everyone else does. The one who stays quiet when they should speak up. The one who tells themselves they didn't really want it anyway after they fail to get it. These aren't moral failures so much as they are the path of least resistance.

But here's the thing: when you give up and lower your standards, you don't escape the pain. You suffer twice. Once because you saw who you could be, and once because you stopped trying.

The Goalposts Always Move

Here's something you often don’t realize when you start doing real inner work: the better you get, the further away the finish line looks.

You grow. You climb the hill. You reach what you thought was the summit — and from up there, you see a mountain range stretching out behind it. Your old vision of yourself was too small. And now that you can see further, you're disappointed you're not already up there.

This is actually a sign of progress. Epictetus said, "First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." Doing expands what you see. You can't have the vision without doing the work, and the work keeps revealing a bigger vision.

But it doesn't feel like progress. It feels like failure.

And it compounds. The problems you're dealing with now are bigger — because you've grown into bigger problems. Things that used to derail you are now easy. But the new obstacles require skills you haven't built yet. You're failing more, and sometimes failing bigger, because you're attempting more.

You've leveled up. So have the challenges.

What Demosthenes Knew

This is where most people quit. And I want to tell you about someone who almost did — and what happened because he didn't.

Demosthenes is considered the greatest orator of ancient Greece. He could move thousands with his words, and he shaped the course of Athenian history. But the first time he stood before a public audience, he was laughed off the stage. He had a severe stutter. A weak voice. Awkward gestures. He was, by every measure, a terrible public speaker.

He could have accepted that verdict. Most people would.

Instead, he went to work on himself in ways that looked almost insane. He shaved half his head so he'd be too embarrassed to go out in public and would have to stay home and practice. He put pebbles in his mouth and recited speeches against the roar of the sea, training his voice to project through chaos. He practiced in front of mirrors for hours. He built a study underground and retreated there for months at a time.

He didn't close the gap between who he was and who he wanted to be by wishing the gap to be smaller. He closed it by working — imperfectly, repeatedly, without guarantee of success.

The gap between who you are and who you want to be is not a verdict. It's an invitation.

Changing the Rules

So how do you keep going when the gap feels impossible?

You don't lower your standards. You change how you measure progress.

First — examine where the vision came from. Is this actually your ideal, or did someone hand it to you? Society, family, a religion, a culture — they all have a version of who you should be. If you're running toward someone else's finish line, winning won't feel like anything. Get clear on what you actually value, and let that be the compass.

Second — kill your expectations. As my friend Trever puts it: expectations equal disappointment. When you hold up a perfect ideal as the only proof that you've "made it," you've guaranteed that you'll feel like a failure. Perfectionism isn't a high standard. It's a trap that keeps you stuck in a permanent state of not-enough.

The vision of your greater self is aspirational. It's a compass, not a destination. You are not supposed to arrive at it. You are supposed to move toward it.

The real game is simple: are you better than you were yesterday? If yes, celebrate. If not, get curious — not critical. Curiosity asks, what can I learn from this? Criticism just piles on. One moves you forward. The other keeps you stuck.

Voltaire wasn't a Stoic, but he got this one right: "The perfect is the enemy of the good."

Third — accept that failure is part of the work. If you never fail, you're only doing things you already know how to do. You're playing it safe. Failure is what happens at the edge of your capability — which is exactly where growth lives.

I'm experiencing this myself right now writing my next book. It's a different kind of project than my last one — longer, deeper, more narrative. It's stretching me in ways that are genuinely uncomfortable. I'm failing at it regularly. But I'm also learning skills I didn't have before, and that only happens because I'm in the uncomfortable middle of something I don't know how to do… yet.

Simply put, never waste a good failure. It happened and you can't change that. But if you learn from it, it stops being a failure. Instead, it becomes exactly the lesson you needed.

Objectivity Over Judgment

The Stoics gave us another very useful tool, and it's one of the most misunderstood.

They talked about looking at yourself with objectivity — without the overlay of shame, blame, or self-judgment. A lot of people hear "objectivity" and think cold or harsh. It's the opposite. Objectivity means removing unfair judgment. It means seeing clearly what happened, rather than spiraling into a story about what it says about you as a person.

This doesn't mean ignoring your emotions. Emotions are signals. There is wisdom that our bodies often understand long before our brains. If you feel disappointed in yourself, that's useful information. It tells you that this matters to you. If you have a gut instinct about something, take it into consideration. Pay attention to those signals and use it as fuel to move you forward.

But when emotions run the show, they turn a specific failure into a personal verdict. You didn't just fall short. You are a failure. That story isn't true, and it isn't helpful.

The rational mind — the one the Stoics kept coming back to — is actually the kinder voice. It says: here's what happened, here's what I can learn, here's what I do next. It doesn't catastrophize. It doesn't condemn. It gets curious, and moves us forward.

Conclusion

The path to our better selves is not a straight one. There are always going to be obstacles, setbacks, and disappointments. And the real truth is that we’ll never reach that perfect self. The vision is a compass so we know what direction to go. We need to remember that goal is not about perfection, but progress.

And as you progress your vision of what you can accomplish will widen. You’ll see farther, see more of what’s possible, and tackle bigger problems. Rather than letting that disappoint you, let it excite you.

As Epictetus reminds us:

“Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily.” — Epictetus

That's the work. Not reaching the ideal. Not closing the gap once and for all.

Just moving forward — honestly, persistently, and a little more clearly than yesterday.

My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!

Find out more at https://stoic.coffee

Watch episodes on YouTube!

Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.

Thanks again for listening!

 

The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment!

My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!

Find out more at https://stoic.coffee

Watch episodes on YouTube!

Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.

Thanks again for listening!


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]]> Why You'll Never Reach Your Ideal Self (And Why That's the Point) | 374 Erick Cloward 00:10:21 Do you have a clear picture of the person you want to become? And what happens when you fall short of that person — not once, but again and again? Today I want to talk about what you should do when you fall short of reaching your ideal self. “Give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths.” — Epictetus Do you have a clear picture of the person you want to become? And what happens when you fall short of that person — not once, but again and again? Today I want to talk about what you should do when you fall short of reaching your ideal self. “Give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths.” — Epictetus false full 374 1852cf12-4ba7-46a8-8109-136b6afa10cc The Busy Trap: Seneca on Why You're Optimizing the Wrong Thing | 373 THE PROBLEM

Are you too busy? Are you working too hard to be productive with every minute of your time? In today’s episode I want to talk about the perils of over-optimizing your life, and what the Stoics had to say about managing your time.

“So, concerning the things we pursue, and for which we vigorously exert ourselves, we owe this consideration – either there is nothing useful in them, or most aren't useful. Some of them are superfluous, while others aren't worth that much. But we don't discern this and see them as free, when they cost us dearly.” — Seneca

Here's a question I want you to think about for a moment: When was the last time you did nothing? And I don’t mean meditation with a timer. Not a "recovery walk" you logged on your fitness app. Not a vacation you planned three months in advance and packed with activities. I mean genuinely, unscheduled, purposeless nothing.

If that question makes you a little uncomfortable — good. Stay with that discomfort. It's worth paying attention to.

We live in a culture that has turned busyness into a virtue. Hustle culture doesn't just govern how we work, it's taken over how we live. We optimize our mornings and time-block our evenings. We have productivity systems for our productivity systems. And somewhere along the way, the pressure to be efficient with every minute stopped being about work and started being about everything.

We feel guilty resting, like we're falling behind if we're not growing, improving, achieving. We half-listen to our kids because our brains are already solving tomorrow's problem. We treat our relationships like line items — something to maintain, to check in on, to be efficient with.

And the really insidious part? We've gotten very, very good at it. By every external measure, many of us are crushing it. The career is moving. The goals are being achieved. The metrics are trending up.

And yet, quietly, underneath all of it, something feels off. Like you're running hard but not sure where you're going. Like you're winning a game you didn't consciously choose to play.

That feeling, that discomfort? That's wisdom trying to get your attention.

Today I want to talk about what the Stoics, and specifically Seneca, had to say about this. Because he diagnosed this problem two thousand years ago with surgical precision. And his answer isn't what you might expect.

THE PHILOSOPHY

Seneca was a wealthy, powerful man. Advisor to an emperor. One of the most successful people in Rome. He knew ambition from the inside. And late in his life, he wrote a short essay called De Brevitate Vitae (On the Shortness of Life) that I think is one of the most important things ever written about how we spend our time.

He opens without pulling any punches:

"It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a great deal of it."

Read that again. He's not saying life is short. He's saying we make it short — by squandering it on things that don't deserve it.

And here's what's critical: Seneca isn't targeting the lazy. He's targeting the ambitious. The strivers. The people who are busy every minute of every day, and still somehow missing their lives.

He writes:

"People are frugal in guarding their personal property; but as soon as it comes to squandering time they are most wasteful of the one thing in which it is right to be stingy."

Think about that. We password-protect our phones. We lock our cars. We negotiate our salaries. But time, the only resource we cannot earn back, cannot borrow, cannot buy, we hand it over to anyone who asks. We let hustle culture tell us exactly what to do with it.

Now here's where Stoic philosophy gets really sharp. The Stoics made a distinction that completely collapses hustle culture. They separated preferred indifferents — things like wealth, status, achievement, success — from the actual good. The actual good, for a Stoic, is virtue: living with wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance.

Preferred indifferents aren't bad. It's fine to pursue success. But they are not the point. They are not where meaning lives. Hustle culture has convinced us otherwise, that the scoreboard is the point of the game. And so we optimize furiously for things that, when we finally get them, leave us standing in the end zone wondering why we don't feel the way we thought we would.

Marcus Aurelius asked himself a question I think we should all have tattooed somewhere: "Ask yourself at every moment: is this necessary?"

Not "is this productive?" Not "is this optimizing my outcome?" Is it necessary? Does it serve the life I actually want to live? Because far too often, we’re chasing things that others have told us are important, not necessarily what really make a good life. Maybe it’s the job we hate but want for the prestige. The expensive car to make others jealous. Or even the fancy house that we don’t get to enjoy because we’re too busy being productive.

And Seneca is pretty clear about this. He calls out those that are busy building fortunes with no time to enjoy them. Those that ingratiate themselves to others for promotion. Others who are driven by greed traveling here and there for wealth.

And this is where temperance, one of the four cardinal Stoic virtues, comes in. We tend to think of temperance as moderation, as holding back. But temperance, for the Stoics, is discernment. It's the wisdom to know what deserves your energy and what doesn't. It means the appropriate action, with the appropriate amount of energy, at the appropriate time. It's the discipline to say no to the noise so you can say yes to what actually matters.

Busyness

Here's the harder truth Seneca is pointing at: busyness is a choice. Not always a conscious one, but a choice nonetheless.

But why do we choose to get stuck in being busy?

I think for many people busyness, striving, and achievement are how they gain their sense of worth. It’s like they have to prove that they have value, rather than recognizing that they are valuable because of who they are, not what they achieve. External success is a substitute for internal character.

A secondary reason for busyness is that it pushes off time being alone with yourself. Because if you're always busy, you never have to sit with the harder questions. You never have to ask whether the life you're building is the life you actually want. Busyness is armor. It keeps the big questions at bay.

But Seneca reminds us that it truly is the inner life that matters, not externals:

“A man thus grounded must, whether he wills or not, necessarily be attended by constant cheerfulness and a joy that is deep and issues from deep within, since he finds delight in his own resources, and desires no joys greater than his inner joys.” — Seneca

Busyness is a way to feel productive, but ignoring what really matters—building character and connection with others.

What is it all for?

I think the most important thing to remember is that life is about living and experiencing. We strive because being useful and creating is important. It give us purpose and a sense of accomplishment. There’s nothing wrong with striving. But when we go so caught up in striving and being productive in all areas then we miss out on the happy accidents of life. We don’t leave idle time for creativity and just thinking about things. When our minds are bored then we have space to connect things that we might not have ever thought of. This is why we have shower thoughts. This is why walking away from a problem and allowing our minds to wander often brings the eureka moments that help us break through resistance.

It opens us up to chance encounters. One of the things that I noticed when I was living in Amsterdam is that when I first got there I would regularly chat with people on the metro or on buses. I often had great conversations with people that I otherwise wouldn’t have met. But I was kind of an outlier. Most people were staring at their phones or had their headphones on. Over time adopted this behavior as well and missed those unique encounters.

The point of this whole episode is make sure that we leave time for enjoying life, that we allow our minds time to relax, for connection, and being open to chance.

THE PRACTICE

So what does this actually look like? I'm not here to tell you to quit your job or spend three hours a day in contemplation. The Stoics were practical. They were active in the world. What they asked was simply that you live in it deliberately.

Here are three practices I think are worth sitting with.

Audit Your Striving

This is the core Seneca practice. Regularly, maybe once a week, maybe once a month, ask yourself: What am I actually working toward? Is it creating joy, or just getting more?

Write it down. Don't just think it. Write it. Because writing forces honesty in a way that thinking doesn't. You may find that what you're grinding toward is something you genuinely care about. Great. Keep going with clarity. But you may also find that you've been chasing something because it's expected of you, because it's what people like you are supposed to want. And that discovery, uncomfortable as it is, is worth everything.

Seneca writes:

“There is nothing the busy man is less busied with than living: there is nothing that is harder to learn.”

Is what your busying yourself, worth your time?

Protect unstructured time (and defend it like it matters).

Not as a reward. Not after you've earned it. As a non-negotiable part of a well-lived life.

This is where real thinking happens. Where creative ideas surface. Where you remember who you are outside of your output. Where your relationships get space to actually breathe. If you need to schedule it to protect it, schedule it. But stop treating it as empty space to be filled. It is not empty. It is where your life is.

Be present with the people in front of you.

This one might be the hardest, and it might also be the most important. The most insidious cost of over-optimization isn't burnout. It's the slow erosion of connection. When you're always half-present — body in the room, mind three steps ahead — you are not actually with the people you love. You're near them. There's a difference.

In her book Daring Greatly, Brené Brown wrote:

 “Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”

The Stoics would agree, framing it through their idea of cosmopolitanism — that we are all members of one human community, and our obligations to each other are important. You cannot fulfill those obligations on autopilot.

Full presence isn't soft. It's not a nice-to-have. It is, Seneca would argue, the whole point.

Conclusion

Let me bring this back to where we started.

The problem isn't that you're not productive enough. The problem isn't that you need a better system, a sharper routine, or a more optimized morning.

The problem is that we've confused the map for the territory. We've gotten so good at the how of living that we've stopped asking the why.

Seneca saw this in Rome. The ambitious people surrounding him — running from one obligation to the next, accumulating, achieving, never pausing — and dying, he said, without ever having truly lived. Not because their lives were short. But because they were never fully present in them.

He wrote: “He who is everywhere is nowhere.”

You can be everywhere — every meeting, every commitment, every optimized hour — and still be nowhere that actually matters.

The Stoic invitation isn't to do less. It's to choose more deliberately. To ask, regularly and honestly: Is what I'm striving for really worth it? Am I creating joy, or just getting more?

That question takes courage. It is easier to stay busy. It is easier to keep the calendar full and the metrics moving and never stop long enough to look up and ask if this is the direction you’ve actually chosen.

But you have that courage. The fact that you're here, listening, asking these questions — that's evidence of it.

So this week, I want to leave you with one thing. Not a task. Not an optimization. Just a question to carry with you:

Am I living deliberately enough?

Not perfectly. Not without ambition. Just deliberately. With your eyes open. Knowing what you value, and letting that — not the culture around you, not the scoreboard — be what guides how you spend the one thing that is truly, only, yours—your time.

My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!

Find out more at https://stoic.coffee

Watch episodes on YouTube!

Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.

Thanks again for listening!

The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment!

My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!

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Watch episodes on YouTube!

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]]> Tue, 7 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/the-busy-trap-seneca-on-why-youre-optimizing-the-wrong-thing-373/ THE PROBLEM

Are you too busy? Are you working too hard to be productive with every minute of your time? In today’s episode I want to talk about the perils of over-optimizing your life, and what the Stoics had to say about managing your time.

“So, concerning the things we pursue, and for which we vigorously exert ourselves, we owe this consideration – either there is nothing useful in them, or most aren't useful. Some of them are superfluous, while others aren't worth that much. But we don't discern this and see them as free, when they cost us dearly.” — Seneca

Here's a question I want you to think about for a moment: When was the last time you did nothing? And I don’t mean meditation with a timer. Not a "recovery walk" you logged on your fitness app. Not a vacation you planned three months in advance and packed with activities. I mean genuinely, unscheduled, purposeless nothing.

If that question makes you a little uncomfortable — good. Stay with that discomfort. It's worth paying attention to.

We live in a culture that has turned busyness into a virtue. Hustle culture doesn't just govern how we work, it's taken over how we live. We optimize our mornings and time-block our evenings. We have productivity systems for our productivity systems. And somewhere along the way, the pressure to be efficient with every minute stopped being about work and started being about everything.

We feel guilty resting, like we're falling behind if we're not growing, improving, achieving. We half-listen to our kids because our brains are already solving tomorrow's problem. We treat our relationships like line items — something to maintain, to check in on, to be efficient with.

And the really insidious part? We've gotten very, very good at it. By every external measure, many of us are crushing it. The career is moving. The goals are being achieved. The metrics are trending up.

And yet, quietly, underneath all of it, something feels off. Like you're running hard but not sure where you're going. Like you're winning a game you didn't consciously choose to play.

That feeling, that discomfort? That's wisdom trying to get your attention.

Today I want to talk about what the Stoics, and specifically Seneca, had to say about this. Because he diagnosed this problem two thousand years ago with surgical precision. And his answer isn't what you might expect.

THE PHILOSOPHY

Seneca was a wealthy, powerful man. Advisor to an emperor. One of the most successful people in Rome. He knew ambition from the inside. And late in his life, he wrote a short essay called De Brevitate Vitae (On the Shortness of Life) that I think is one of the most important things ever written about how we spend our time.

He opens without pulling any punches:

"It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a great deal of it."

Read that again. He's not saying life is short. He's saying we make it short — by squandering it on things that don't deserve it.

And here's what's critical: Seneca isn't targeting the lazy. He's targeting the ambitious. The strivers. The people who are busy every minute of every day, and still somehow missing their lives.

He writes:

"People are frugal in guarding their personal property; but as soon as it comes to squandering time they are most wasteful of the one thing in which it is right to be stingy."

Think about that. We password-protect our phones. We lock our cars. We negotiate our salaries. But time, the only resource we cannot earn back, cannot borrow, cannot buy, we hand it over to anyone who asks. We let hustle culture tell us exactly what to do with it.

Now here's where Stoic philosophy gets really sharp. The Stoics made a distinction that completely collapses hustle culture. They separated preferred indifferents — things like wealth, status, achievement, success — from the actual good. The actual good, for a Stoic, is virtue: living with wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance.

Preferred indifferents aren't bad. It's fine to pursue success. But they are not the point. They are not where meaning lives. Hustle culture has convinced us otherwise, that the scoreboard is the point of the game. And so we optimize furiously for things that, when we finally get them, leave us standing in the end zone wondering why we don't feel the way we thought we would.

Marcus Aurelius asked himself a question I think we should all have tattooed somewhere: "Ask yourself at every moment: is this necessary?"

Not "is this productive?" Not "is this optimizing my outcome?" Is it necessary? Does it serve the life I actually want to live? Because far too often, we’re chasing things that others have told us are important, not necessarily what really make a good life. Maybe it’s the job we hate but want for the prestige. The expensive car to make others jealous. Or even the fancy house that we don’t get to enjoy because we’re too busy being productive.

And Seneca is pretty clear about this. He calls out those that are busy building fortunes with no time to enjoy them. Those that ingratiate themselves to others for promotion. Others who are driven by greed traveling here and there for wealth.

And this is where temperance, one of the four cardinal Stoic virtues, comes in. We tend to think of temperance as moderation, as holding back. But temperance, for the Stoics, is discernment. It's the wisdom to know what deserves your energy and what doesn't. It means the appropriate action, with the appropriate amount of energy, at the appropriate time. It's the discipline to say no to the noise so you can say yes to what actually matters.

Busyness

Here's the harder truth Seneca is pointing at: busyness is a choice. Not always a conscious one, but a choice nonetheless.

But why do we choose to get stuck in being busy?

I think for many people busyness, striving, and achievement are how they gain their sense of worth. It’s like they have to prove that they have value, rather than recognizing that they are valuable because of who they are, not what they achieve. External success is a substitute for internal character.

A secondary reason for busyness is that it pushes off time being alone with yourself. Because if you're always busy, you never have to sit with the harder questions. You never have to ask whether the life you're building is the life you actually want. Busyness is armor. It keeps the big questions at bay.

But Seneca reminds us that it truly is the inner life that matters, not externals:

“A man thus grounded must, whether he wills or not, necessarily be attended by constant cheerfulness and a joy that is deep and issues from deep within, since he finds delight in his own resources, and desires no joys greater than his inner joys.” — Seneca

Busyness is a way to feel productive, but ignoring what really matters—building character and connection with others.

What is it all for?

I think the most important thing to remember is that life is about living and experiencing. We strive because being useful and creating is important. It give us purpose and a sense of accomplishment. There’s nothing wrong with striving. But when we go so caught up in striving and being productive in all areas then we miss out on the happy accidents of life. We don’t leave idle time for creativity and just thinking about things. When our minds are bored then we have space to connect things that we might not have ever thought of. This is why we have shower thoughts. This is why walking away from a problem and allowing our minds to wander often brings the eureka moments that help us break through resistance.

It opens us up to chance encounters. One of the things that I noticed when I was living in Amsterdam is that when I first got there I would regularly chat with people on the metro or on buses. I often had great conversations with people that I otherwise wouldn’t have met. But I was kind of an outlier. Most people were staring at their phones or had their headphones on. Over time adopted this behavior as well and missed those unique encounters.

The point of this whole episode is make sure that we leave time for enjoying life, that we allow our minds time to relax, for connection, and being open to chance.

THE PRACTICE

So what does this actually look like? I'm not here to tell you to quit your job or spend three hours a day in contemplation. The Stoics were practical. They were active in the world. What they asked was simply that you live in it deliberately.

Here are three practices I think are worth sitting with.

Audit Your Striving

This is the core Seneca practice. Regularly, maybe once a week, maybe once a month, ask yourself: What am I actually working toward? Is it creating joy, or just getting more?

Write it down. Don't just think it. Write it. Because writing forces honesty in a way that thinking doesn't. You may find that what you're grinding toward is something you genuinely care about. Great. Keep going with clarity. But you may also find that you've been chasing something because it's expected of you, because it's what people like you are supposed to want. And that discovery, uncomfortable as it is, is worth everything.

Seneca writes:

“There is nothing the busy man is less busied with than living: there is nothing that is harder to learn.”

Is what your busying yourself, worth your time?

Protect unstructured time (and defend it like it matters).

Not as a reward. Not after you've earned it. As a non-negotiable part of a well-lived life.

This is where real thinking happens. Where creative ideas surface. Where you remember who you are outside of your output. Where your relationships get space to actually breathe. If you need to schedule it to protect it, schedule it. But stop treating it as empty space to be filled. It is not empty. It is where your life is.

Be present with the people in front of you.

This one might be the hardest, and it might also be the most important. The most insidious cost of over-optimization isn't burnout. It's the slow erosion of connection. When you're always half-present — body in the room, mind three steps ahead — you are not actually with the people you love. You're near them. There's a difference.

In her book Daring Greatly, Brené Brown wrote:

 “Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”

The Stoics would agree, framing it through their idea of cosmopolitanism — that we are all members of one human community, and our obligations to each other are important. You cannot fulfill those obligations on autopilot.

Full presence isn't soft. It's not a nice-to-have. It is, Seneca would argue, the whole point.

Conclusion

Let me bring this back to where we started.

The problem isn't that you're not productive enough. The problem isn't that you need a better system, a sharper routine, or a more optimized morning.

The problem is that we've confused the map for the territory. We've gotten so good at the how of living that we've stopped asking the why.

Seneca saw this in Rome. The ambitious people surrounding him — running from one obligation to the next, accumulating, achieving, never pausing — and dying, he said, without ever having truly lived. Not because their lives were short. But because they were never fully present in them.

He wrote: “He who is everywhere is nowhere.”

You can be everywhere — every meeting, every commitment, every optimized hour — and still be nowhere that actually matters.

The Stoic invitation isn't to do less. It's to choose more deliberately. To ask, regularly and honestly: Is what I'm striving for really worth it? Am I creating joy, or just getting more?

That question takes courage. It is easier to stay busy. It is easier to keep the calendar full and the metrics moving and never stop long enough to look up and ask if this is the direction you’ve actually chosen.

But you have that courage. The fact that you're here, listening, asking these questions — that's evidence of it.

So this week, I want to leave you with one thing. Not a task. Not an optimization. Just a question to carry with you:

Am I living deliberately enough?

Not perfectly. Not without ambition. Just deliberately. With your eyes open. Knowing what you value, and letting that — not the culture around you, not the scoreboard — be what guides how you spend the one thing that is truly, only, yours—your time.

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]]> The Busy Trap: Seneca on Why You're Optimizing the Wrong Thing | 373 Erick Cloward 00:13:52 Are you too busy? Are you working too hard to be productive with every minute of your time? In today’s episode I want to talk about the perils of over-optimizing your life, and what the Stoics had to say about managing your time. “So, concerning the things we pursue, and for which we vigorously exert ourselves, we owe this consideration – either there is nothing useful in them, or most aren't useful. Some of them are superfluous, while others aren't worth that much. But we don't discern this and see them as free, when they cost us dearly.” — Seneca Are you too busy? Are you working too hard to be productive with every minute of your time? In today’s episode I want to talk about the perils of over-optimizing your life, and what the Stoics had to say about managing your time. “So, concerning the things we pursue, and for which we vigorously exert ourselves, we owe this consideration – either there is nothing useful in them, or most aren't useful. Some of them are superfluous, while others aren't worth that much. But we don't discern this and see them as free, when they cost us dearly.” — Seneca false full 373 7a658ab9-5329-4dc1-95cb-0376cf7a10d6 Skeptical, not Cynical: How to Think in an Age of Misinformation | 372 In today’s media environment do you know how to think well? How do you know who to trust? Today we’re going to talk about how Stoicism can help you to think critically about what you consume, and how be skeptical without being cynical.

“You become what you give your attention to…If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will.” — Epictetus

ACT 1 — THE PROBLEM

When was the last time you read a headline and immediately trusted it? Not skeptically clicked through to check — just trusted it?

If you're like most people, that moment feels increasingly distant. And honestly? That makes sense. We've been burned. We've shared things that turned out to be wrong. We've watched experts contradict each other. We've seen the same event reported in completely opposite ways by outlets that both claim to be telling the truth.

The result is a kind of information exhaustion. A low-grade weariness that comes from not knowing what to believe anymore.

And I want to say clearly at the start of this episode: that exhaustion is valid. You're not paranoid. You're not stupid. You're a person who's paying attention in an environment that has made paying attention genuinely difficult.

But here's where it gets interesting. Because that exhaustion tends to push us toward one of two wrong responses.

The first is blind belief — you find a source that feels right, that speaks your language, that confirms your worldview, and you just... outsource your thinking to it. It's comfortable. It's simple. And it's dangerous.

The second is total cynicism — you decide everyone is lying, everything is propaganda, and the only rational response is to trust nothing. It feels like wisdom. It isn't.

Here's a distinction I want you to hold onto for this entire episode:

Skepticism is a method. Cynicism is an identity.

The skeptic says show me. They stay open, ask questions, and update when the evidence changes. The cynic has already decided the answer is "they're all lying" — and that's not a conclusion, that’s surrender. It feels like critical thinking but it's actually the opposite. It's just a different kind of lazy.

The Stoics had a lot to say about this. And what they built, two thousand years ago, is one of the most practical frameworks for navigating an information-saturated world that I've ever come across.

ACT 2 — THE PHILOSOPHY

Impressions and Assent

Let's start with Epictetus.

Epictetus was a former slave who became one of the most influential philosophers in history. And at the center of his entire teaching was something he called the discipline of assent — in Greek, synkatathesis. The idea is simple but demanding: you don't have to accept every impression that arrives in your mind. In fact, you have a duty not to.

Here’s how he explained impressions and assent:

“Impressions, striking a person's mind as soon as he perceives something within range of his senses, are not voluntary or subject to his will, they impose themselves on people's attention almost with a will of their own. But the act of assent, which endorses these impressions, is voluntary and a function of the human will.” — Epictetus (Fragments 9)

But more directly on this point, he taught his students to meet every incoming impression — every piece of information, every claim — with a kind of active interrogation. He called it confronting the phantasia, the impression, before assenting to it.

He put it this way:

“Don't let the force of the impression when first it hits you knock you off your feet; just say to it, "Hold on a moment; let me see who you are and what you represent. Let me put you to the test.” — Epictetus (Discourses II, 18.24)

That's a media literacy practice, written in the first century AD.

Think about what that means in the context of a headline designed to provoke outrage, or a video clipped out of context, or a statistic stripped of its methodology. The impression arrives and feels like the truth. Epictetus says: slow down. That feeling is not the same as fact. Take the time to interrogate it and see if there is any truth behind it.

It’s Okay to be Wrong

Now let's talk about Marcus Aurelius.

Marcus was Emperor of Rome — arguably the most powerful person on earth during his reign. He had every incentive to believe his own perspective was correct. And yet the Meditations are full of reminders he wrote to himself about intellectual humility.

In Book 6, he wrote:

"If anyone can refute me — show me I'm making a mistake or looking at things from the wrong perspective — I'll gladly change. It's the truth I'm after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance." — Marcus Aurelius

Read that again. The most powerful man in the world writing a personal reminder that being wrong is okay, as long as you're pursuing truth.

That's the mindset we're after. Not "I'm right until proven wrong." Not "everyone's lying so nothing matters." It's: I am genuinely open to being corrected, because the truth matters more than my ego.

That takes courage. In a world where changing your mind is called flip-flopping, where admitting uncertainty is seen as weakness — saying "I don't know" is one of the most rebellious, intellectually honest things you can do.

I'd also note something Marcus wrote that speaks directly to the media environment we live in now. He reminded himself:

"The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are."  — Marcus Aurelius

Not look away or catastrophize. Rather, look clearly and try to see the truth. That's the goal.

Protect Your Mind

And then there's Seneca.

Seneca was deeply concerned with what we let into our minds. He saw the mind as something to be guarded, not left open to whatever happened to walk through the door.

In his Letters, he wrote:

"Retire into yourself as much as you can; associate with those who will make a better man of you; welcome those who you yourself can improve." — Seneca

He also warned about the danger of consuming too many voices indiscriminately:

"Be careful above all things to avoid a book that is a hodgepodge of many different authors... Restlessness of spirit is the mark of a sick mind."  — Seneca

He was talking about books. But replace "book" with "social media feed" and it lands with the same force.

The point across all three of them is the same: there is a gap between the event and your judgment about it. That gap — however brief — is where wisdom lives. And the entire modern media ecosystem, from cable news to social algorithms, is engineered to collapse that gap to zero. To get you reacting before you're thinking.

The Stoic practice is an act of resistance against that. It's taking back the gap.

Misinformation

There one more thing worth pointing out: why misinformation works.

Conspiracy theories, and misinformation more broadly, are emotionally satisfying in ways that truth often isn't. They resolve chaos into order. They provide a villain — someone to blame. They offer community — fellow people who see what you see. And they deliver certainty — the comforting feeling that the confusing world suddenly makes sense.

Sitting with "I don't know" offers none of that. It's lonely. It's uncomfortable. It requires tolerating ambiguity without resolution.

That's not a cognitive failure. That's an emotional challenge. And meeting it honestly — choosing the harder, more uncertain path — is exactly what emotional courage looks like.

ACT 3 — THE PRACTICE

Okay. Let's make this concrete.

There are three things I want to give you today. A practice for curation, a red flag framework for evaluating content, and a way to think about who you actually trust.

Part One: Curate Actively

Most people are passive recipients of information. The algorithm decides what they see, and they scroll. But algorithms are trainable. They respond to what you engage with. Which means you can shape them intentionally.

Follow primary sources over commentators. Wherever possible, go to the scientist rather than the pundit summarizing the scientist. Go to the actual speech, the actual study, the actual document. Commentators have agendas — sometimes explicit, sometimes not. The closer you get to the source, the less filtering you're receiving.

That said — and this is important — even experts have to earn your assent. Having credentials doesn't mean someone is immune to incentive, bias, or being wrong. A credentialed source raises your floor. It doesn't end your critical thinking.

Part Two: The Red Flag Framework

Before you share something, believe something, or let something shape your view of the world — run it through these six questions.

1. What's the motive?

Who benefits if you believe this? Follow the incentive. This applies to media outlets, individual commentators, studies funded by industries, politicians making claims before elections. Motive doesn't automatically disqualify a source, but it's always worth knowing.

2. Is this a fact or an opinion?

This sounds obvious but it's constantly blurred. Watch for opinion stated with the confidence of fact. Watch for interpretations presented as conclusions. Ask: what is actually being claimed here, and what would it take to verify it?

3. Is it trying to make me feel before I think?

Emotional language, urgency, outrage, fear — these are persuasion tools. Sometimes they're legitimate. Often they're being used to rush your assent. If content is working hard to provoke a strong feeling *before* giving you anything to evaluate, slow down.

4. Look at the language and framing.

Here's an exercise worth trying: find two different outlets covering the exact same story and compare the headlines and word choices side by side. You'll see the bias immediately — not in what's reported, but in how it's framed. The words chosen to describe the same event reveal the perspective of the outlet. Neither version may be lying. Both are shaping.

5. Are they citing primary sources?

Are they linking to the actual study? Quoting the actual statement in context? Or are they summarizing someone else's summary of a summary? Every step away from the primary source is a step where distortion can enter.

6. Does this only confirm what I already believe?

This is the hardest one. If a source never surprises you, never challenges you, never makes you uncomfortable — that's not a sign you've found a trustworthy source. That's a sign you've found a comfortable one. And comfort and trustworthiness are not the same thing.

Part Three: Evaluating Who to Trust

We can't verify everything ourselves. There isn't time. So we delegate trust — we find people and institutions we believe are reliable and we lean on their judgment. That's not lazy, it's necessary. It's a cognitive shortcut that allows us to function.

But it has a serious failure mode: we think we're trusting experts. Often we're just trusting people who agree with us.

We follow the economist who confirms our politics. The doctor whose conclusions match what we hoped to hear. The commentator who articulates what we already feel. And we call that informed. It isn't — it's just confirmation bias with a credential attached.

So how do you actually evaluate whether someone is trustworthy? Here are some markers worth looking for.

They change their mind publicly — and explain why. This is rare and valuable. Someone who updates their position when evidence changes is demonstrating intellectual honesty. Someone who never changes their mind regardless of evidence is demonstrating something else.

They steelman opposing views before dismissing them. Can they articulate the strongest version of the argument they disagree with? If someone only ever presents the weakest version of the opposing view, be cautious.

They distinguish what they know from what they think. "The data shows X" is different from "I believe X." Trustworthy sources are careful about that line.

They're willing to say "I don't know." This is the most underrated quality in a source. Certainty is easy to perform. Epistemic honesty is harder.

Their track record is checkable. Have their past predictions or claims held up? You can actually look this up. It's worth doing occasionally.

And then the uncomfortable question you have to ask yourself: Am I following this person because they inform me — or because they comfort me?

That question is the whole practice in one sentence.

ACT 4 — Conclusion

Let me bring this back to where we started.

You're tired. The information environment is genuinely overwhelming, genuinely manipulative in places, and genuinely confusing. That's not in your head.

But here's what I want to leave you with: the goal is never certainty. Certainty isn't available. The world is too complex, too fast-moving, and too full of competing inte rests for any of us to have certainty about most things.

The goal is integrity of thought.

You cannot control what's true. You cannot control what gets published, what trends, what the algorithm decides to show you tomorrow. What you can control is your process — how carefully you receive information, how honestly you interrogate it, how willing you are to be wrong, and how deliberately you choose who to learn from.

That process — slow, humble, rigorous, and yes, courageous — is a Stoic practice. It's the discipline of assent applied to daily life. It's what Marcus was doing when he reminded himself to stay open to correction. It's what Epictetus meant when he taught his students to interrogate every impression before accepting it. It's what Seneca understood when he said to guard your mind like it matters — because it does.

And maybe most importantly: it takes more courage to sit with "I don't know" than to grab the nearest comfortable certainty. In a world that rewards hot takes and punishes nuance, choosing to think carefully is an act of character.

You don't need to know everything.

You just need to know how to think.

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:12:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/skeptical-not-cynical-how-to-think-in-an-age-of-misinformation-372/ In today’s media environment do you know how to think well? How do you know who to trust? Today we’re going to talk about how Stoicism can help you to think critically about what you consume, and how be skeptical without being cynical.

“You become what you give your attention to…If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will.” — Epictetus

ACT 1 — THE PROBLEM

When was the last time you read a headline and immediately trusted it? Not skeptically clicked through to check — just trusted it?

If you're like most people, that moment feels increasingly distant. And honestly? That makes sense. We've been burned. We've shared things that turned out to be wrong. We've watched experts contradict each other. We've seen the same event reported in completely opposite ways by outlets that both claim to be telling the truth.

The result is a kind of information exhaustion. A low-grade weariness that comes from not knowing what to believe anymore.

And I want to say clearly at the start of this episode: that exhaustion is valid. You're not paranoid. You're not stupid. You're a person who's paying attention in an environment that has made paying attention genuinely difficult.

But here's where it gets interesting. Because that exhaustion tends to push us toward one of two wrong responses.

The first is blind belief — you find a source that feels right, that speaks your language, that confirms your worldview, and you just... outsource your thinking to it. It's comfortable. It's simple. And it's dangerous.

The second is total cynicism — you decide everyone is lying, everything is propaganda, and the only rational response is to trust nothing. It feels like wisdom. It isn't.

Here's a distinction I want you to hold onto for this entire episode:

Skepticism is a method. Cynicism is an identity.

The skeptic says show me. They stay open, ask questions, and update when the evidence changes. The cynic has already decided the answer is "they're all lying" — and that's not a conclusion, that’s surrender. It feels like critical thinking but it's actually the opposite. It's just a different kind of lazy.

The Stoics had a lot to say about this. And what they built, two thousand years ago, is one of the most practical frameworks for navigating an information-saturated world that I've ever come across.

ACT 2 — THE PHILOSOPHY

Impressions and Assent

Let's start with Epictetus.

Epictetus was a former slave who became one of the most influential philosophers in history. And at the center of his entire teaching was something he called the discipline of assent — in Greek, synkatathesis. The idea is simple but demanding: you don't have to accept every impression that arrives in your mind. In fact, you have a duty not to.

Here’s how he explained impressions and assent:

“Impressions, striking a person's mind as soon as he perceives something within range of his senses, are not voluntary or subject to his will, they impose themselves on people's attention almost with a will of their own. But the act of assent, which endorses these impressions, is voluntary and a function of the human will.” — Epictetus (Fragments 9)

But more directly on this point, he taught his students to meet every incoming impression — every piece of information, every claim — with a kind of active interrogation. He called it confronting the phantasia, the impression, before assenting to it.

He put it this way:

“Don't let the force of the impression when first it hits you knock you off your feet; just say to it, "Hold on a moment; let me see who you are and what you represent. Let me put you to the test.” — Epictetus (Discourses II, 18.24)

That's a media literacy practice, written in the first century AD.

Think about what that means in the context of a headline designed to provoke outrage, or a video clipped out of context, or a statistic stripped of its methodology. The impression arrives and feels like the truth. Epictetus says: slow down. That feeling is not the same as fact. Take the time to interrogate it and see if there is any truth behind it.

It’s Okay to be Wrong

Now let's talk about Marcus Aurelius.

Marcus was Emperor of Rome — arguably the most powerful person on earth during his reign. He had every incentive to believe his own perspective was correct. And yet the Meditations are full of reminders he wrote to himself about intellectual humility.

In Book 6, he wrote:

"If anyone can refute me — show me I'm making a mistake or looking at things from the wrong perspective — I'll gladly change. It's the truth I'm after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance." — Marcus Aurelius

Read that again. The most powerful man in the world writing a personal reminder that being wrong is okay, as long as you're pursuing truth.

That's the mindset we're after. Not "I'm right until proven wrong." Not "everyone's lying so nothing matters." It's: I am genuinely open to being corrected, because the truth matters more than my ego.

That takes courage. In a world where changing your mind is called flip-flopping, where admitting uncertainty is seen as weakness — saying "I don't know" is one of the most rebellious, intellectually honest things you can do.

I'd also note something Marcus wrote that speaks directly to the media environment we live in now. He reminded himself:

"The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are."  — Marcus Aurelius

Not look away or catastrophize. Rather, look clearly and try to see the truth. That's the goal.

Protect Your Mind

And then there's Seneca.

Seneca was deeply concerned with what we let into our minds. He saw the mind as something to be guarded, not left open to whatever happened to walk through the door.

In his Letters, he wrote:

"Retire into yourself as much as you can; associate with those who will make a better man of you; welcome those who you yourself can improve." — Seneca

He also warned about the danger of consuming too many voices indiscriminately:

"Be careful above all things to avoid a book that is a hodgepodge of many different authors... Restlessness of spirit is the mark of a sick mind."  — Seneca

He was talking about books. But replace "book" with "social media feed" and it lands with the same force.

The point across all three of them is the same: there is a gap between the event and your judgment about it. That gap — however brief — is where wisdom lives. And the entire modern media ecosystem, from cable news to social algorithms, is engineered to collapse that gap to zero. To get you reacting before you're thinking.

The Stoic practice is an act of resistance against that. It's taking back the gap.

Misinformation

There one more thing worth pointing out: why misinformation works.

Conspiracy theories, and misinformation more broadly, are emotionally satisfying in ways that truth often isn't. They resolve chaos into order. They provide a villain — someone to blame. They offer community — fellow people who see what you see. And they deliver certainty — the comforting feeling that the confusing world suddenly makes sense.

Sitting with "I don't know" offers none of that. It's lonely. It's uncomfortable. It requires tolerating ambiguity without resolution.

That's not a cognitive failure. That's an emotional challenge. And meeting it honestly — choosing the harder, more uncertain path — is exactly what emotional courage looks like.

ACT 3 — THE PRACTICE

Okay. Let's make this concrete.

There are three things I want to give you today. A practice for curation, a red flag framework for evaluating content, and a way to think about who you actually trust.

Part One: Curate Actively

Most people are passive recipients of information. The algorithm decides what they see, and they scroll. But algorithms are trainable. They respond to what you engage with. Which means you can shape them intentionally.

Follow primary sources over commentators. Wherever possible, go to the scientist rather than the pundit summarizing the scientist. Go to the actual speech, the actual study, the actual document. Commentators have agendas — sometimes explicit, sometimes not. The closer you get to the source, the less filtering you're receiving.

That said — and this is important — even experts have to earn your assent. Having credentials doesn't mean someone is immune to incentive, bias, or being wrong. A credentialed source raises your floor. It doesn't end your critical thinking.

Part Two: The Red Flag Framework

Before you share something, believe something, or let something shape your view of the world — run it through these six questions.

1. What's the motive?

Who benefits if you believe this? Follow the incentive. This applies to media outlets, individual commentators, studies funded by industries, politicians making claims before elections. Motive doesn't automatically disqualify a source, but it's always worth knowing.

2. Is this a fact or an opinion?

This sounds obvious but it's constantly blurred. Watch for opinion stated with the confidence of fact. Watch for interpretations presented as conclusions. Ask: what is actually being claimed here, and what would it take to verify it?

3. Is it trying to make me feel before I think?

Emotional language, urgency, outrage, fear — these are persuasion tools. Sometimes they're legitimate. Often they're being used to rush your assent. If content is working hard to provoke a strong feeling *before* giving you anything to evaluate, slow down.

4. Look at the language and framing.

Here's an exercise worth trying: find two different outlets covering the exact same story and compare the headlines and word choices side by side. You'll see the bias immediately — not in what's reported, but in how it's framed. The words chosen to describe the same event reveal the perspective of the outlet. Neither version may be lying. Both are shaping.

5. Are they citing primary sources?

Are they linking to the actual study? Quoting the actual statement in context? Or are they summarizing someone else's summary of a summary? Every step away from the primary source is a step where distortion can enter.

6. Does this only confirm what I already believe?

This is the hardest one. If a source never surprises you, never challenges you, never makes you uncomfortable — that's not a sign you've found a trustworthy source. That's a sign you've found a comfortable one. And comfort and trustworthiness are not the same thing.

Part Three: Evaluating Who to Trust

We can't verify everything ourselves. There isn't time. So we delegate trust — we find people and institutions we believe are reliable and we lean on their judgment. That's not lazy, it's necessary. It's a cognitive shortcut that allows us to function.

But it has a serious failure mode: we think we're trusting experts. Often we're just trusting people who agree with us.

We follow the economist who confirms our politics. The doctor whose conclusions match what we hoped to hear. The commentator who articulates what we already feel. And we call that informed. It isn't — it's just confirmation bias with a credential attached.

So how do you actually evaluate whether someone is trustworthy? Here are some markers worth looking for.

They change their mind publicly — and explain why. This is rare and valuable. Someone who updates their position when evidence changes is demonstrating intellectual honesty. Someone who never changes their mind regardless of evidence is demonstrating something else.

They steelman opposing views before dismissing them. Can they articulate the strongest version of the argument they disagree with? If someone only ever presents the weakest version of the opposing view, be cautious.

They distinguish what they know from what they think. "The data shows X" is different from "I believe X." Trustworthy sources are careful about that line.

They're willing to say "I don't know." This is the most underrated quality in a source. Certainty is easy to perform. Epistemic honesty is harder.

Their track record is checkable. Have their past predictions or claims held up? You can actually look this up. It's worth doing occasionally.

And then the uncomfortable question you have to ask yourself: Am I following this person because they inform me — or because they comfort me?

That question is the whole practice in one sentence.

ACT 4 — Conclusion

Let me bring this back to where we started.

You're tired. The information environment is genuinely overwhelming, genuinely manipulative in places, and genuinely confusing. That's not in your head.

But here's what I want to leave you with: the goal is never certainty. Certainty isn't available. The world is too complex, too fast-moving, and too full of competing inte rests for any of us to have certainty about most things.

The goal is integrity of thought.

You cannot control what's true. You cannot control what gets published, what trends, what the algorithm decides to show you tomorrow. What you can control is your process — how carefully you receive information, how honestly you interrogate it, how willing you are to be wrong, and how deliberately you choose who to learn from.

That process — slow, humble, rigorous, and yes, courageous — is a Stoic practice. It's the discipline of assent applied to daily life. It's what Marcus was doing when he reminded himself to stay open to correction. It's what Epictetus meant when he taught his students to interrogate every impression before accepting it. It's what Seneca understood when he said to guard your mind like it matters — because it does.

And maybe most importantly: it takes more courage to sit with "I don't know" than to grab the nearest comfortable certainty. In a world that rewards hot takes and punishes nuance, choosing to think carefully is an act of character.

You don't need to know everything.

You just need to know how to think.

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]]> Skeptical, not Cynical: How to Think in an Age of Misinformation | 372 Erick Cloward 00:15:55 In today’s media environment do you know how to think well? How do you know who to trust? Today we’re going to talk about how Stoicism can help you to think critically about what you consume, and how be skeptical without being cynical. “You become what you give your attention to…If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will.” — Epictetus In today’s media environment do you know how to think well? How do you know who to trust? Today we’re going to talk about how Stoicism can help you to think critically about what you consume, and how be skeptical without being cynical. “You become what you give your attention to…If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will.” — Epictetus false full 372 f3958560-e64e-4484-9e15-695aa3d9c047 Akrasia: The Challenge of Knowing vs. Doing | 371 How often do you put things off? Why do you put things off that you know you should do?  Maybe waiting for circumstances to be just right before you make a change? In this week’s episode we’re going to dive a deeper into why put things off, and what you can do to build momentum, and move forward.

“It is not that we have a short space of time, but that we waste much of it. Life is long enough, and it has been given in sufficiently generous measure to allow the accomplishment of the very greatest things if the whole of it is well invested.”

― Seneca

Last week I had a Q & A episode, and one of the questions was about not taking action. I thought it was a great question, but I wanted to dive in a little deeper into it this week.

One of the things that we struggle with is putting things off. We know what we should do, but sometimes we have hard time getting ourselves to do them. Maybe it’s habit that we want to start or one we want to stop. It could be a creative project that we spend a lot of time “researching” but never seem to get started. Maybe it’s a hard conversation that we need to have, but keep putting off.

We have good intentions, but even with those good intentions we avoid taking action. What makes it even harder is that we don’t struggle like this with everything. There are things that easily capture our interest and we happily and enthusiastically do them. We’re successful in some areas, so why do we struggle to get started in other areas?

In this episode we’re going to dive into why we put things off, and what we can do to get momentum to move us forward.

Act 1: The Problem

Most people assume that it’s a motivation problem. That we just don’t have enough willpower or discipline to start what we know we should. We beat ourselves up over it, telling ourselves that we’re lazy, not motivated enough, or that we should just try harder.

But that framing is simply wrong. This type of framing leads to a shame spiral which makes it even worse. It’s like a double whammy—you don’t accomplish what you want, then you feel even worse for not doing it. To be clear, this is not a character flaw. Getting ourselves to take action is something that isn’t new to our modern era. It’s such a part of human nature that philosophers have been wresting with understanding this for 2500 years.

The ancient Greeks had a word for this: akrasia. It roughly translates to acting against your better judgment — knowing the right thing to do and doing something else instead. Or nothing at all.

The author Steven Pressfield calls this Resistance—the force that gets in the way when we want to do something that is important to us. I love how he describes it:

“Resistance will tell you anything to keep you from doing your work. It will perjure, fabricate; it will seduce you. Resistance is always lying and always full of shit.”

Even the philosophers argued about why we failed to act in our own best interest. Socrates believed that a person, with enough knowledge would always choose to do the right thing. Aristotle found this idea troubling because it violated reason—why someone with knowledge still work against themselves?

It’s a question that doesn’t have an easy answer.

Even Marcus Aurelius, the most powerful man in the world at his time, and a life long student of philosophy still struggled with this. He had to remind himself to get out of bed in the morning:

"At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: I have to go to work — as a human being. What do I have to complain of, if I'm going to do what I was born for?"  — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 5.1

He was fighting some of the same battle we still fight today, and had to talk himself into doing what he knew was the right thing to do.

Akrasia doesn't discriminate. It visits everyone. The question is what we do when it shows up.

Act 2: The Philosophy

The Stoic Diagnosis

Here's where the Stoics cut to the chase. They held a position that, at first, sounds almost too clean: if you truly and fully judge an action to be good, you will do it. If you don't do it, that tells you something. It tells you that you don't actually believe what you think you believe. Not fully. Something else is winning underneath the surface — some competing impression or belief that's being treated, in that moment, as more real.

So the Stoic diagnosis of procrastination isn't “you're weak.” It's something more precise: you are holding a false impression, and you haven't examined it.

That's a different kind of problem. And it requires a different kind of solution.

The Hidden Trade-Off

Here's what I've come to believe, drawing both on Stoic philosophy and on modern psychology: procrastination is always a hidden trade-off. We're not avoiding the task — we're avoiding the feeling the task brings up.

Psychologist Tim Pychyl, who has spent decades researching this, frames procrastination not as a time management failure but as an emotion regulation problem. We put things off to avoid the emotions those things trigger. Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. The discomfort of difficulty. The anxiety of beginning something we're not sure we can finish.

And in the moment of avoidance, we make a trade: short-term emotional relief now, for long-term cost later. We choose the comfort of not starting over the discomfort of beginning. And we dress that choice up in rational language:

"I'm not ready."

"I need more information."

"I'll do it when I have more energy."

Strip those away and what you usually find underneath is fear. That's the competing belief that's winning. Not laziness. Fear.

The Disguises

Akrasia is a shape-shifter. It rarely shows up wearing its own face. Here are the most common disguises I've seen—in my clients, in myself, and I suspect, in you.

It shows up as perfectionism. We tell ourselves, “I’ll start when I can do it right.” The hidden belief here is that imperfect action is the same as failure—so we protect ourselves from failure by never starting.

Sometimes it shows up as over-preparation. Endless research, planning, optimizing—everything except doing. This one is insidious because it feels productive. You're technically working on the thing. But you're circling it instead of landing.

It even disguises itself as productive procrastination. You stay busy with smaller, easier tasks so that you feel like you're making progress while the important thing remains untouched.

All of these are about waiting—for inspiration, for motivation, for conditions to be right.

In Stoic terms, all of these are a failure to examine the impression driving the behavior. Carl Jung, writing from a completely different tradition, captured the same idea:

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."  — Carl Jung

The false belief driving avoidance is usually unconscious. We don't experience it as a belief — we experience it as reality. As just the way things are. The Stoic practice of examining impressions is, in this sense, the same work as making the unconscious conscious.

Seneca even wrote a whole treatise on it called On the Shortness of Life.

“Putting things off is the biggest waste of life: it snatches away each day as it comes, and denies us the present by promising the future. The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow, and loses today. You are arranging what lies in Fortune's control, and abandoning what lies in yours. What are you looking at? To what goal are you straining? The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately.”

There's a fiction we tell ourselves — that there is a future version of us who will do this. Better rested. More inspired. Less busy. More ready. Shoving everything off to the future and loading all those things onto someone else—our future self. Seneca is saying: that person is not coming. The key to getting things done is not having the right circumstances, not when we’re better or stronger. It’s consistency, now. It’s doing even just one step today rather than waiting until tomorrow.

Marcus Aurelius echoed this idea, writing:

"Do not act as if you had a thousand years to live... while you have it in your power, while you still may, make yourself good."  — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 4.17

This isn't meant to be anxiety-inducing. It's meant to be clarifying. The urgency of life, held clearly, is a gift, not a threat.

Act 3 — The Practice

This Is Not a Willpower Problem

I want to be clear about something before we get into some of the practices you can use. If your approach to procrastination is to grit your teeth and force yourself, that strategy will eventually fail. Not because you're weak. Because willpower treats the symptom, not the cause.

You can white-knuckle through the task this time. But the underlying impression — the fear, the false belief — is still there. It will show up again tomorrow, and the day after. The Stoic approach is more surgical: don't override the impression. Examine it.

The Core Practice: Examine the Impression

When you notice yourself avoiding something, pause. Don't shame yourself for avoiding it — that only makes it worse, and Brené Brown's research on shame confirms what the Stoics already understood: shame doesn't produce change.

She wrote:

"Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change."

Rather motivating us forward, it produces more avoidance.

So how can we combat the tendency to shame ourselves for not acting?

Instead, we can get curious. Ask yourself:

“What am I actually afraid will happen if I start this?”

“Is that fear true? Or is it an impression I've accepted without questioning?”

“What do I actually believe about this task — not what I say I believe?”

Now remember, this is self-investigation, not self-criticism. The Stoic doesn't stand over themselves with a whip. They stand over themselves with a lamp. They look at things objectively, withholding judgment so they can see things as they are.

When you find the fear — and you usually will find a fear — you can look at through the lens of the Dichotomy of Control: separate what is in your control from what is not.

First off, is the outcome of this task in your control?

No.

What is under your control is your effort. Your honesty. Your willingness to begin is.

Action Precedes Motivation

Here's an important reversal that makes a big difference. We have the relationship between action and motivation backwards. We wait to feel ready, and then we'll act. But readiness, motivation, comes from acting — not before it.

The Stoics captured this in the concept of kathêkon — appropriate action, taken now, in the present moment. Not when conditions are perfect. Not when we feel inspired. Now. The discipline isn't in feeling ready. It's in beginning anyway.

And the remarkable thing is that once you begin — once you take even a small, imperfect step — the emotional resistance usually drops. Not always. But often. Because the task, once you're inside it, is almost never as threatening as the story you built around it.

"Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task."  — William James

The thing you're dreading costs you energy every single day you don't do it. The mental overhead of carrying it. The low-grade guilt. The way it sits in the back of your mind. Starting — even imperfectly — often costs less than continuing to avoid.

A Small, Practical Anchor

When the task feels overwhelming, when the gap between where you are and where you need to be feels too wide — don't try to cross it in one leap. Just take the next action. Not 'finish the project.' Just: open the document. Send the first message. Make the one call. Set the one thing in motion.

"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."  — Epictetus

What is in your power, right now, is the next small action. That's all Stoicism asks of you. Not perfection. Not the whole mountain at once. The next step.

Remember, those obstacles are the things that teach how to overcome the obstacle. You don’t get better at it by putting it off or avoiding them. You get better by trying, failing, and learning. Then trying again. And again.

And the thing is, when you learn how to do something when circumstances aren’t ideal, think how much better you’ll be when you have been slogging away and circumstances do move in your favor. If you can stick to it when it’s hard, then you’ll sail even faster when the wind is in your favor!

Act 4: Conclusion

The Emotional Courage Reframe

I want to bring this home to something that sits at the heart of this podcast, because I think it reframes everything we've talked about today.

Addressing akrasia — facing the thing you've been avoiding — isn't about force. It isn't about suppressing the fear and pushing through. That's not Stoicism.

Real Stoic practice requires a specific kind of courage. The courage to sit with the feeling you've been avoiding. To look at it directly. To ask what it actually is — not what it's pretending to be. And then to choose to act in spite of it, not in denial of it.

That's emotional courage. Not the absence of fear. The willingness to examine it, name it honestly, and move anyway. Over time you’ll see that the discomfort of starting becomes less than the fear of failure. You’ll take action, even in the face of uncertainty.

Marcus Aurelius had to do this every morning. Seneca wrote about it constantly. Epictetus built his entire teaching around it. The Stoics weren't people who had transcended difficulty — they were people who had developed a practice for facing it. That distinction matters.

Closing Thought

There is something you have been putting off. You know what it is. Maybe it's been sitting with you for days, or weeks, or longer.

The Stoic invitation today is not to force yourself. It's to get curious. To look at the impression underneath the avoidance and ask whether it's true. To separate what you actually control from what you're afraid of losing control over.

And then — when you've looked at it clearly — to take the next small step. Not the whole thing. Just the next step.

"Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life."  — Seneca

The thing you've been putting off doesn't need a better version of you. It needs the version of you that exists right now — willing to begin.

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Thanks again for listening!

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My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!

Find out more at https://stoic.coffee

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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/akrasia-the-challenge-of-knowing-vs-doing-371/ How often do you put things off? Why do you put things off that you know you should do?  Maybe waiting for circumstances to be just right before you make a change? In this week’s episode we’re going to dive a deeper into why put things off, and what you can do to build momentum, and move forward.

“It is not that we have a short space of time, but that we waste much of it. Life is long enough, and it has been given in sufficiently generous measure to allow the accomplishment of the very greatest things if the whole of it is well invested.”

― Seneca

Last week I had a Q & A episode, and one of the questions was about not taking action. I thought it was a great question, but I wanted to dive in a little deeper into it this week.

One of the things that we struggle with is putting things off. We know what we should do, but sometimes we have hard time getting ourselves to do them. Maybe it’s habit that we want to start or one we want to stop. It could be a creative project that we spend a lot of time “researching” but never seem to get started. Maybe it’s a hard conversation that we need to have, but keep putting off.

We have good intentions, but even with those good intentions we avoid taking action. What makes it even harder is that we don’t struggle like this with everything. There are things that easily capture our interest and we happily and enthusiastically do them. We’re successful in some areas, so why do we struggle to get started in other areas?

In this episode we’re going to dive into why we put things off, and what we can do to get momentum to move us forward.

Act 1: The Problem

Most people assume that it’s a motivation problem. That we just don’t have enough willpower or discipline to start what we know we should. We beat ourselves up over it, telling ourselves that we’re lazy, not motivated enough, or that we should just try harder.

But that framing is simply wrong. This type of framing leads to a shame spiral which makes it even worse. It’s like a double whammy—you don’t accomplish what you want, then you feel even worse for not doing it. To be clear, this is not a character flaw. Getting ourselves to take action is something that isn’t new to our modern era. It’s such a part of human nature that philosophers have been wresting with understanding this for 2500 years.

The ancient Greeks had a word for this: akrasia. It roughly translates to acting against your better judgment — knowing the right thing to do and doing something else instead. Or nothing at all.

The author Steven Pressfield calls this Resistance—the force that gets in the way when we want to do something that is important to us. I love how he describes it:

“Resistance will tell you anything to keep you from doing your work. It will perjure, fabricate; it will seduce you. Resistance is always lying and always full of shit.”

Even the philosophers argued about why we failed to act in our own best interest. Socrates believed that a person, with enough knowledge would always choose to do the right thing. Aristotle found this idea troubling because it violated reason—why someone with knowledge still work against themselves?

It’s a question that doesn’t have an easy answer.

Even Marcus Aurelius, the most powerful man in the world at his time, and a life long student of philosophy still struggled with this. He had to remind himself to get out of bed in the morning:

"At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: I have to go to work — as a human being. What do I have to complain of, if I'm going to do what I was born for?"  — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 5.1

He was fighting some of the same battle we still fight today, and had to talk himself into doing what he knew was the right thing to do.

Akrasia doesn't discriminate. It visits everyone. The question is what we do when it shows up.

Act 2: The Philosophy

The Stoic Diagnosis

Here's where the Stoics cut to the chase. They held a position that, at first, sounds almost too clean: if you truly and fully judge an action to be good, you will do it. If you don't do it, that tells you something. It tells you that you don't actually believe what you think you believe. Not fully. Something else is winning underneath the surface — some competing impression or belief that's being treated, in that moment, as more real.

So the Stoic diagnosis of procrastination isn't “you're weak.” It's something more precise: you are holding a false impression, and you haven't examined it.

That's a different kind of problem. And it requires a different kind of solution.

The Hidden Trade-Off

Here's what I've come to believe, drawing both on Stoic philosophy and on modern psychology: procrastination is always a hidden trade-off. We're not avoiding the task — we're avoiding the feeling the task brings up.

Psychologist Tim Pychyl, who has spent decades researching this, frames procrastination not as a time management failure but as an emotion regulation problem. We put things off to avoid the emotions those things trigger. Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. The discomfort of difficulty. The anxiety of beginning something we're not sure we can finish.

And in the moment of avoidance, we make a trade: short-term emotional relief now, for long-term cost later. We choose the comfort of not starting over the discomfort of beginning. And we dress that choice up in rational language:

"I'm not ready."

"I need more information."

"I'll do it when I have more energy."

Strip those away and what you usually find underneath is fear. That's the competing belief that's winning. Not laziness. Fear.

The Disguises

Akrasia is a shape-shifter. It rarely shows up wearing its own face. Here are the most common disguises I've seen—in my clients, in myself, and I suspect, in you.

It shows up as perfectionism. We tell ourselves, “I’ll start when I can do it right.” The hidden belief here is that imperfect action is the same as failure—so we protect ourselves from failure by never starting.

Sometimes it shows up as over-preparation. Endless research, planning, optimizing—everything except doing. This one is insidious because it feels productive. You're technically working on the thing. But you're circling it instead of landing.

It even disguises itself as productive procrastination. You stay busy with smaller, easier tasks so that you feel like you're making progress while the important thing remains untouched.

All of these are about waiting—for inspiration, for motivation, for conditions to be right.

In Stoic terms, all of these are a failure to examine the impression driving the behavior. Carl Jung, writing from a completely different tradition, captured the same idea:

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."  — Carl Jung

The false belief driving avoidance is usually unconscious. We don't experience it as a belief — we experience it as reality. As just the way things are. The Stoic practice of examining impressions is, in this sense, the same work as making the unconscious conscious.

Seneca even wrote a whole treatise on it called On the Shortness of Life.

“Putting things off is the biggest waste of life: it snatches away each day as it comes, and denies us the present by promising the future. The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow, and loses today. You are arranging what lies in Fortune's control, and abandoning what lies in yours. What are you looking at? To what goal are you straining? The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately.”

There's a fiction we tell ourselves — that there is a future version of us who will do this. Better rested. More inspired. Less busy. More ready. Shoving everything off to the future and loading all those things onto someone else—our future self. Seneca is saying: that person is not coming. The key to getting things done is not having the right circumstances, not when we’re better or stronger. It’s consistency, now. It’s doing even just one step today rather than waiting until tomorrow.

Marcus Aurelius echoed this idea, writing:

"Do not act as if you had a thousand years to live... while you have it in your power, while you still may, make yourself good."  — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 4.17

This isn't meant to be anxiety-inducing. It's meant to be clarifying. The urgency of life, held clearly, is a gift, not a threat.

Act 3 — The Practice

This Is Not a Willpower Problem

I want to be clear about something before we get into some of the practices you can use. If your approach to procrastination is to grit your teeth and force yourself, that strategy will eventually fail. Not because you're weak. Because willpower treats the symptom, not the cause.

You can white-knuckle through the task this time. But the underlying impression — the fear, the false belief — is still there. It will show up again tomorrow, and the day after. The Stoic approach is more surgical: don't override the impression. Examine it.

The Core Practice: Examine the Impression

When you notice yourself avoiding something, pause. Don't shame yourself for avoiding it — that only makes it worse, and Brené Brown's research on shame confirms what the Stoics already understood: shame doesn't produce change.

She wrote:

"Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change."

Rather motivating us forward, it produces more avoidance.

So how can we combat the tendency to shame ourselves for not acting?

Instead, we can get curious. Ask yourself:

“What am I actually afraid will happen if I start this?”

“Is that fear true? Or is it an impression I've accepted without questioning?”

“What do I actually believe about this task — not what I say I believe?”

Now remember, this is self-investigation, not self-criticism. The Stoic doesn't stand over themselves with a whip. They stand over themselves with a lamp. They look at things objectively, withholding judgment so they can see things as they are.

When you find the fear — and you usually will find a fear — you can look at through the lens of the Dichotomy of Control: separate what is in your control from what is not.

First off, is the outcome of this task in your control?

No.

What is under your control is your effort. Your honesty. Your willingness to begin is.

Action Precedes Motivation

Here's an important reversal that makes a big difference. We have the relationship between action and motivation backwards. We wait to feel ready, and then we'll act. But readiness, motivation, comes from acting — not before it.

The Stoics captured this in the concept of kathêkon — appropriate action, taken now, in the present moment. Not when conditions are perfect. Not when we feel inspired. Now. The discipline isn't in feeling ready. It's in beginning anyway.

And the remarkable thing is that once you begin — once you take even a small, imperfect step — the emotional resistance usually drops. Not always. But often. Because the task, once you're inside it, is almost never as threatening as the story you built around it.

"Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task."  — William James

The thing you're dreading costs you energy every single day you don't do it. The mental overhead of carrying it. The low-grade guilt. The way it sits in the back of your mind. Starting — even imperfectly — often costs less than continuing to avoid.

A Small, Practical Anchor

When the task feels overwhelming, when the gap between where you are and where you need to be feels too wide — don't try to cross it in one leap. Just take the next action. Not 'finish the project.' Just: open the document. Send the first message. Make the one call. Set the one thing in motion.

"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."  — Epictetus

What is in your power, right now, is the next small action. That's all Stoicism asks of you. Not perfection. Not the whole mountain at once. The next step.

Remember, those obstacles are the things that teach how to overcome the obstacle. You don’t get better at it by putting it off or avoiding them. You get better by trying, failing, and learning. Then trying again. And again.

And the thing is, when you learn how to do something when circumstances aren’t ideal, think how much better you’ll be when you have been slogging away and circumstances do move in your favor. If you can stick to it when it’s hard, then you’ll sail even faster when the wind is in your favor!

Act 4: Conclusion

The Emotional Courage Reframe

I want to bring this home to something that sits at the heart of this podcast, because I think it reframes everything we've talked about today.

Addressing akrasia — facing the thing you've been avoiding — isn't about force. It isn't about suppressing the fear and pushing through. That's not Stoicism.

Real Stoic practice requires a specific kind of courage. The courage to sit with the feeling you've been avoiding. To look at it directly. To ask what it actually is — not what it's pretending to be. And then to choose to act in spite of it, not in denial of it.

That's emotional courage. Not the absence of fear. The willingness to examine it, name it honestly, and move anyway. Over time you’ll see that the discomfort of starting becomes less than the fear of failure. You’ll take action, even in the face of uncertainty.

Marcus Aurelius had to do this every morning. Seneca wrote about it constantly. Epictetus built his entire teaching around it. The Stoics weren't people who had transcended difficulty — they were people who had developed a practice for facing it. That distinction matters.

Closing Thought

There is something you have been putting off. You know what it is. Maybe it's been sitting with you for days, or weeks, or longer.

The Stoic invitation today is not to force yourself. It's to get curious. To look at the impression underneath the avoidance and ask whether it's true. To separate what you actually control from what you're afraid of losing control over.

And then — when you've looked at it clearly — to take the next small step. Not the whole thing. Just the next step.

"Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life."  — Seneca

The thing you've been putting off doesn't need a better version of you. It needs the version of you that exists right now — willing to begin.

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]]> Akrasia: The Challenge of Knowing vs. Doing | 371 Erick Cloward 00:16:19 How often do you put things off? Why do you put things off that you know you should do?  Maybe waiting for circumstances to be just right before you make a change? In this week’s episode we’re going to dive a deeper into why put things off, and what you can do to build momentum, and move forward. “It is not that we have a short space of time, but that we waste much of it. Life is long enough, and it has been given in sufficiently generous measure to allow the accomplishment of the very greatest things if the whole of it is well invested.” ― Seneca How often do you put things off? Why do you put things off that you know you should do?  Maybe waiting for circumstances to be just right before you make a change? In this week’s episode we’re going to dive a deeper into why put things off, and what you can do to build momentum, and move forward. “It is not that we have a short space of time, but that we waste much of it. Life is long enough, and it has been given in sufficiently generous measure to allow the accomplishment of the very greatest things if the whole of it is well invested.” ― Seneca stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, epictetus false full 371 Buzzsprout-18846633 370 - Q & A: Opinions, Anxiety, Ambition, & Knowing vs. Doing How do you stop worrying about what others think of you? Is worrying ever useful? Can Stoics be ambitious? How can I actually do what I know I should?

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"It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own."

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]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/370-q-a-opinions-anxiety-ambition-knowing-vs-doing/ How do you stop worrying about what others think of you? Is worrying ever useful? Can Stoics be ambitious? How can I actually do what I know I should?

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]]> 370 - Q & A: Opinions, Anxiety, Ambition, & Knowing vs. Doing Erick Cloward 00:15:02 How do you stop worrying about what others think of you? Is worrying ever useful? Can Stoics be ambitious? How can I actually do what I know I should? In this week's episode I answer some of your questions through the lens of Stoicism. "It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own." — Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! M... How do you stop worrying about what others think of you? Is worrying ever useful? Can Stoics be ambitious? How can I actually do what I know I should? In this week's episode I answer some of your questions through the lens of Stoicism. "It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own." — Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! M... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 370 Buzzsprout-18818700 369 - Spend It Like a Millionaire: Why Holding Back Isn't Humility What if the thing you've been quietly doing your whole life — the thing that feels almost too easy to count — is actually your greatest gift to the world?

And what is it costing you to keep holding it back?

"If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spend it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke."

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]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/369-spend-it-like-a-millionaire-why-holding-back-isnt-humility/ What if the thing you've been quietly doing your whole life — the thing that feels almost too easy to count — is actually your greatest gift to the world?

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]]> 369 - Spend It Like a Millionaire: Why Holding Back Isn't Humility Erick Cloward 00:15:49 What if the thing you've been quietly doing your whole life — the thing that feels almost too easy to count — is actually your greatest gift to the world? And what is it costing you to keep holding it back? "If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spend it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke." — Brendan Francis Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for... What if the thing you've been quietly doing your whole life — the thing that feels almost too easy to count — is actually your greatest gift to the world? And what is it costing you to keep holding it back? "If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spend it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke." — Brendan Francis Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for... stoicism, talent, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 369 Buzzsprout-18764392 368 - Finding Your Pace: Stoic Advice for Dealing with Burnout How do you get back up when too many things in life hit you all at once? How do you get your momentum back when it feels like every step is like wading through molasses? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism and friendship can find your balance and get moving again when life knocks you off your feet.

When you have been compelled by circumstances to be disturbed in a manner, quickly return to yourself and do not continue out of tune longer than the compulsion lasts.
— Marcus Aurelius, Meditations VI.11

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]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/368-finding-your-pace-stoic-advice-for-dealing-with-burnout/ How do you get back up when too many things in life hit you all at once? How do you get your momentum back when it feels like every step is like wading through molasses? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism and friendship can find your balance and get moving again when life knocks you off your feet.

When you have been compelled by circumstances to be disturbed in a manner, quickly return to yourself and do not continue out of tune longer than the compulsion lasts.
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]]> 368 - Finding Your Pace: Stoic Advice for Dealing with Burnout Erick Cloward 00:14:25 How do you get back up when too many things in life hit you all at once? How do you get your momentum back when it feels like every step is like wading through molasses? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism and friendship can find your balance and get moving again when life knocks you off your feet. When you have been compelled by circumstances to be disturbed in a manner, quickly return to yourself and do not continue out of tune longer than the compulsion lasts. — Marcus Aurelius, Medit... How do you get back up when too many things in life hit you all at once? How do you get your momentum back when it feels like every step is like wading through molasses? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism and friendship can find your balance and get moving again when life knocks you off your feet. When you have been compelled by circumstances to be disturbed in a manner, quickly return to yourself and do not continue out of tune longer than the compulsion lasts. — Marcus Aurelius, Medit... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, burnout false full 368 Buzzsprout-18723715 367 - Choosing From the Wreckage: The Stoic Guide to Impossible Decisions How do you make a decision when all the choices in front of you feel like bad ones? Today I want talk about how Stoicism can help us take action when faced with impossible choices. 

“What should we have ready at hand in a situation like this? The knowledge of what is mine and what is not mine, what I can and cannot do.”

— Epictetus, Discourses I, 1.21

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]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/367-choosing-from-the-wreckage-the-stoic-guide-to-impossible-decisions/ How do you make a decision when all the choices in front of you feel like bad ones? Today I want talk about how Stoicism can help us take action when faced with impossible choices. 

“What should we have ready at hand in a situation like this? The knowledge of what is mine and what is not mine, what I can and cannot do.”

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]]> 367 - Choosing From the Wreckage: The Stoic Guide to Impossible Decisions Erick Cloward 00:12:05 How do you make a decision when all the choices in front of you feel like bad ones? Today I want talk about how Stoicism can help us take action when faced with impossible choices. “What should we have ready at hand in a situation like this? The knowledge of what is mine and what is not mine, what I can and cannot do.” — Epictetus, Discourses I, 1.21 Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is ... How do you make a decision when all the choices in front of you feel like bad ones? Today I want talk about how Stoicism can help us take action when faced with impossible choices. “What should we have ready at hand in a situation like this? The knowledge of what is mine and what is not mine, what I can and cannot do.” — Epictetus, Discourses I, 1.21 Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is ... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, decision making false full 367 Buzzsprout-18678970 366 - Your Beautiful Life: The Path of Stoic Joy Is Stoicism all about being strong and serious? Is it too pessimistic and always looking for where things can go wrong, where the next challenge or struggle is? Today I want to talk about the softer side of Stoicism, and how many of the tools the Stoics teach us can actually lead us to joy.

“To live happily is an inward power of the soul.” 

— Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/366-your-beautiful-life-the-path-of-stoic-joy/ Is Stoicism all about being strong and serious? Is it too pessimistic and always looking for where things can go wrong, where the next challenge or struggle is? Today I want to talk about the softer side of Stoicism, and how many of the tools the Stoics teach us can actually lead us to joy.

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]]> 366 - Your Beautiful Life: The Path of Stoic Joy Erick Cloward 00:14:50 Is Stoicism all about being strong and serious? Is it too pessimistic and always looking for where things can go wrong, where the next challenge or struggle is? Today I want to talk about the softer side of Stoicism, and how many of the tools the Stoics teach us can actually lead us to joy. “To live happily is an inward power of the soul.” — Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism ... Is Stoicism all about being strong and serious? Is it too pessimistic and always looking for where things can go wrong, where the next challenge or struggle is? Today I want to talk about the softer side of Stoicism, and how many of the tools the Stoics teach us can actually lead us to joy. “To live happily is an inward power of the soul.” — Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism ... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 366 Buzzsprout-18638918 365 - The Test of Power: Why Stoic Virtue Matters in Leadership Why does virtue matter in leadership? What happens to a community, a city, a country when there is lack of virtue in leadership? In this episode we’re going to discuss power, leadership, and why virtue matters.

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." 

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]]> Sat, 7 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/365-the-test-of-power-why-stoic-virtue-matters-in-leadership/ Why does virtue matter in leadership? What happens to a community, a city, a country when there is lack of virtue in leadership? In this episode we’re going to discuss power, leadership, and why virtue matters.

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]]> 365 - The Test of Power: Why Stoic Virtue Matters in Leadership Erick Cloward 00:25:40 Why does virtue matter in leadership? What happens to a community, a city, a country when there is lack of virtue in leadership? In this episode we’re going to discuss power, leadership, and why virtue matters. "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." — Abraham Lincoln Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Fin... Why does virtue matter in leadership? What happens to a community, a city, a country when there is lack of virtue in leadership? In this episode we’re going to discuss power, leadership, and why virtue matters. "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." — Abraham Lincoln Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Fin... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, george washington, leadership, virtue false full 364 Buzzsprout-18608731 364 - Moral Courage: Standing up to Injustice Why is it important to resist and stand up against injustice? What happens when we don’t stand up to injustice? Today we'll explore why virtue is necessary, what the Stoics taught about resistance, and how to actually practice moral courage in your daily life.

"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." 

—Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 6.6

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]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/364-moral-courage-standing-up-to-injustice/ Why is it important to resist and stand up against injustice? What happens when we don’t stand up to injustice? Today we'll explore why virtue is necessary, what the Stoics taught about resistance, and how to actually practice moral courage in your daily life.

"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." 

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]]> 364 - Moral Courage: Standing up to Injustice Erick Cloward 00:18:51 Why is it important to resist and stand up against injustice? What happens when we don’t stand up to injustice? Today we'll explore why virtue is necessary, what the Stoics taught about resistance, and how to actually practice moral courage in your daily life. "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." —Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 6.6 Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental ... Why is it important to resist and stand up against injustice? What happens when we don’t stand up to injustice? Today we'll explore why virtue is necessary, what the Stoics taught about resistance, and how to actually practice moral courage in your daily life. "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." —Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 6.6 Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental ... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 364 Buzzsprout-18560257 363 - Step Into Greatness: How to Be Your Own Hero Are you living the life you want? Are you waiting for something to happen to push you into becoming the hero of your own story? In this episode I want to talk about why we fear stepping into greatness, and how you can be your own hero.

“Every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own submerged inner resources. The trials we endure can and should introduce us to our strengths...Dig deeply. You possess strengths you might not realize you have. Find the right one. Use it.” 

— Epictetus

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/363-step-into-greatness-how-to-be-your-own-hero/ Are you living the life you want? Are you waiting for something to happen to push you into becoming the hero of your own story? In this episode I want to talk about why we fear stepping into greatness, and how you can be your own hero.

“Every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own submerged inner resources. The trials we endure can and should introduce us to our strengths...Dig deeply. You possess strengths you might not realize you have. Find the right one. Use it.” 

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]]> 363 - Step Into Greatness: How to Be Your Own Hero Erick Cloward 00:16:26 Are you living the life you want? Are you waiting for something to happen to push you into becoming the hero of your own story? In this episode I want to talk about why we fear stepping into greatness, and how you can be your own hero. “Every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own submerged inner resources. The trials we endure can and should introduce us to our strengths...Dig deeply. You possess strengths you might not realize you have. Find ... Are you living the life you want? Are you waiting for something to happen to push you into becoming the hero of your own story? In this episode I want to talk about why we fear stepping into greatness, and how you can be your own hero. “Every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own submerged inner resources. The trials we endure can and should introduce us to our strengths...Dig deeply. You possess strengths you might not realize you have. Find ... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 363 Buzzsprout-18522259 362 - Multi-Perspective Thinking: How to Make Better Decisions in 4 Steps Do you approach a problem from only one perspective? Are there ways that you could expand your understanding and incorporate different perspectives? Today I want to talk about the power of multi-perspective thinking and how it can help you dig deeper into challenges in your life.

“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”

—Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/362-multi-perspective-thinking-how-to-make-better-decisions-in-4-steps/ Do you approach a problem from only one perspective? Are there ways that you could expand your understanding and incorporate different perspectives? Today I want to talk about the power of multi-perspective thinking and how it can help you dig deeper into challenges in your life.

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]]> 362 - Multi-Perspective Thinking: How to Make Better Decisions in 4 Steps Erick Cloward 00:12:33 Do you approach a problem from only one perspective? Are there ways that you could expand your understanding and incorporate different perspectives? Today I want to talk about the power of multi-perspective thinking and how it can help you dig deeper into challenges in your life. “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” —Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open fo... Do you approach a problem from only one perspective? Are there ways that you could expand your understanding and incorporate different perspectives? Today I want to talk about the power of multi-perspective thinking and how it can help you dig deeper into challenges in your life. “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” —Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open fo... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, philosophy, socrates false full 362 Buzzsprout-18476973 361 - Ataraxia: The Stoic Skill of Staying Level Can you stay calm in the storm? Or do you let your emotions cloud your judgment, leading to poor decisions? Today I want to talk about the Stoic concept of ataraxia and how it can help you be more mentally tough.

“Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace.”

— Epictetus, Enchiridion 8

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]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/361-ataraxia-the-stoic-skill-of-staying-level/ Can you stay calm in the storm? Or do you let your emotions cloud your judgment, leading to poor decisions? Today I want to talk about the Stoic concept of ataraxia and how it can help you be more mentally tough.

“Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace.”

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]]> 361 - Ataraxia: The Stoic Skill of Staying Level Erick Cloward 00:11:34 Can you stay calm in the storm? Or do you let your emotions cloud your judgment, leading to poor decisions? Today I want to talk about the Stoic concept of ataraxia and how it can help you be more mentally tough. “Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace.” — Epictetus, Enchiridion 8 Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoici... Can you stay calm in the storm? Or do you let your emotions cloud your judgment, leading to poor decisions? Today I want to talk about the Stoic concept of ataraxia and how it can help you be more mentally tough. “Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace.” — Epictetus, Enchiridion 8 Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoici... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 361 Buzzsprout-18417787 360 - Advice for the New Year At the end of the year is always a good time to step back and think about the year to come. Maybe you have some goals that you want to accomplish. Maybe get in better shape and eat better or pick up a new skill. But have you thought about what kind of attributes you want in the next year? In this episode I give you some words of advice of how to approach the new year.

“Things do not touch the soul, for they are external and remain immovable; so our perturbations come only from our inner opinions."

—Marcus Aurelius

Meditations IV.3

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]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/360-advice-for-the-new-year/ At the end of the year is always a good time to step back and think about the year to come. Maybe you have some goals that you want to accomplish. Maybe get in better shape and eat better or pick up a new skill. But have you thought about what kind of attributes you want in the next year? In this episode I give you some words of advice of how to approach the new year.

“Things do not touch the soul, for they are external and remain immovable; so our perturbations come only from our inner opinions."

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Meditations IV.3

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]]> 360 - Advice for the New Year Erick Cloward 00:10:51 At the end of the year is always a good time to step back and think about the year to come. Maybe you have some goals that you want to accomplish. Maybe get in better shape and eat better or pick up a new skill. But have you thought about what kind of attributes you want in the next year? In this episode I give you some words of advice of how to approach the new year. “Things do not touch the soul, for they are external and remain immovable; so our perturbations come only from our inner opini... At the end of the year is always a good time to step back and think about the year to come. Maybe you have some goals that you want to accomplish. Maybe get in better shape and eat better or pick up a new skill. But have you thought about what kind of attributes you want in the next year? In this episode I give you some words of advice of how to approach the new year. “Things do not touch the soul, for they are external and remain immovable; so our perturbations come only from our inner opini... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 360 Buzzsprout-18389522 359 - Who do You Think You Are?: Identity and Self-Belief What do you believe about yourself? Do you have beliefs that keep from stepping into your true self? Today I want to talk about self-beliefs and how the ideas that we hold about ourselves might just be your biggest obstacle to becoming who you want to be.

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."

— Lao Tzu

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]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/359-who-do-you-think-you-are-identity-and-self-belief/ What do you believe about yourself? Do you have beliefs that keep from stepping into your true self? Today I want to talk about self-beliefs and how the ideas that we hold about ourselves might just be your biggest obstacle to becoming who you want to be.

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."

— Lao Tzu

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]]> 359 - Who do You Think You Are?: Identity and Self-Belief Erick Cloward 00:19:14 What do you believe about yourself? Do you have beliefs that keep from stepping into your true self? Today I want to talk about self-beliefs and how the ideas that we hold about ourselves might just be your biggest obstacle to becoming who you want to be. "When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." — Lao Tzu Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more... What do you believe about yourself? Do you have beliefs that keep from stepping into your true self? Today I want to talk about self-beliefs and how the ideas that we hold about ourselves might just be your biggest obstacle to becoming who you want to be. "When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." — Lao Tzu Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, mental health, epictetus, philosophy false full 359 Buzzsprout-18348285 358 - How to Love Like a Stoic: Loving From Wholeness Love is the greatest thing in the world. We're all trying to build relationships that enrich our lives. But can Stoicism help us love better? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can help you be a more loving person.

"Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart." —Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/358-how-to-love-like-a-stoic-loving-from-wholeness/ Love is the greatest thing in the world. We're all trying to build relationships that enrich our lives. But can Stoicism help us love better? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can help you be a more loving person.

"Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart." —Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 358 - How to Love Like a Stoic: Loving From Wholeness Erick Cloward 00:16:11 Love is the greatest thing in the world. We're all trying to build relationships that enrich our lives. But can Stoicism help us love better? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can help you be a more loving person. "Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart." —Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoici... Love is the greatest thing in the world. We're all trying to build relationships that enrich our lives. But can Stoicism help us love better? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can help you be a more loving person. "Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart." —Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoici... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, philosophy, erich fromm, love false full 358 Buzzsprout-18307250 357 - The Investment of Attention What do you invest your attention in? Are you investing in things that enrich your life or keep you distracted? Today I want to talk about the importance of attention and what it’s costing you.

“You live as if you were destined to live forever, no thought of your frailty ever enters your head, of how much time has already gone by you take no heed. You squander time as if you drew from a full and abundant supply, though all the while that day which you bestow on some person or thing is perhaps your last.”

—Seneca

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]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/357-the-investment-of-attention/ What do you invest your attention in? Are you investing in things that enrich your life or keep you distracted? Today I want to talk about the importance of attention and what it’s costing you.

“You live as if you were destined to live forever, no thought of your frailty ever enters your head, of how much time has already gone by you take no heed. You squander time as if you drew from a full and abundant supply, though all the while that day which you bestow on some person or thing is perhaps your last.”

—Seneca

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]]> 357 - The Investment of Attention Erick Cloward 00:17:32 What do you invest your attention in? Are you investing in things that enrich your life or keep you distracted? Today I want to talk about the importance of attention and what it’s costing you. “You live as if you were destined to live forever, no thought of your frailty ever enters your head, of how much time has already gone by you take no heed. You squander time as if you drew from a full and abundant supply, though all the while that day which you bestow on some person or thing is perhaps... What do you invest your attention in? Are you investing in things that enrich your life or keep you distracted? Today I want to talk about the importance of attention and what it’s costing you. “You live as if you were destined to live forever, no thought of your frailty ever enters your head, of how much time has already gone by you take no heed. You squander time as if you drew from a full and abundant supply, though all the while that day which you bestow on some person or thing is perhaps... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, attention, mindfulness false full 357 Buzzsprout-18255064 356 - Q & A: Temperance, Self-Forgiveness, Dealing with Chaos In this week's episode I answer questions from my listeners. I give my thoughts on practicing temperance in everyday life, practicing self-forgiveness, and how to deal with the chaos in the world.

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]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/356-q-a-temperance-self-forgiveness-dealing-with-chaos/ In this week's episode I answer questions from my listeners. I give my thoughts on practicing temperance in everyday life, practicing self-forgiveness, and how to deal with the chaos in the world.

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]]> 356 - Q & A: Temperance, Self-Forgiveness, Dealing with Chaos Erick Cloward 00:22:09 In this week's episode I answer questions from my listeners. I give my thoughts on practicing temperance in everyday life, practicing self-forgiveness, and how to deal with the chaos in the world. As always, please feel free to let me know of questions or topics you'd like me to answer in future episodes. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://sto... In this week's episode I answer questions from my listeners. I give my thoughts on practicing temperance in everyday life, practicing self-forgiveness, and how to deal with the chaos in the world. As always, please feel free to let me know of questions or topics you'd like me to answer in future episodes. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://sto... stoicism, epictetus, chaos, temperance false full 356 Buzzsprout-18182039 355 - On Anger: Interview with Donald Robertson Anger is a powerful force in the world, but the effects of anger often cause greater harm than the cause of it. Many see anger as a necessary emotion for human survival, but the Stoics warned us against anger, calling it a "temporary madness". 

In my personal life, anger has been a recurring theme since childhood. I've worked hard to overcome the trauma from childhood, as well as my own anger, having been caught up in that temporary madness more times than I'd like to admit.

But is anger necessary? Is anger an emotion or a reaction to something deeper? 

As we see more and more outrage online and in person, I wanted to talk with Donald Robertson about anger and see if we could open my perspective on  anger, and see if I could get a better understanding of the root of anger, and how we might be able to make the world a little less angry. 

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]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/355-on-anger-interview-with-donald-robertson/ Anger is a powerful force in the world, but the effects of anger often cause greater harm than the cause of it. Many see anger as a necessary emotion for human survival, but the Stoics warned us against anger, calling it a "temporary madness". 

In my personal life, anger has been a recurring theme since childhood. I've worked hard to overcome the trauma from childhood, as well as my own anger, having been caught up in that temporary madness more times than I'd like to admit.

But is anger necessary? Is anger an emotion or a reaction to something deeper? 

As we see more and more outrage online and in person, I wanted to talk with Donald Robertson about anger and see if we could open my perspective on  anger, and see if I could get a better understanding of the root of anger, and how we might be able to make the world a little less angry. 

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]]> 355 - On Anger: Interview with Donald Robertson Erick Cloward 01:51:09 Anger is a powerful force in the world, but the effects of anger often cause greater harm than the cause of it. Many see anger as a necessary emotion for human survival, but the Stoics warned us against anger, calling it a "temporary madness". In my personal life, anger has been a recurring theme since childhood. I've worked hard to overcome the trauma from childhood, as well as my own anger, having been caught up in that temporary madness more times than I'd like to admit. But is anger... Anger is a powerful force in the world, but the effects of anger often cause greater harm than the cause of it. Many see anger as a necessary emotion for human survival, but the Stoics warned us against anger, calling it a "temporary madness". In my personal life, anger has been a recurring theme since childhood. I've worked hard to overcome the trauma from childhood, as well as my own anger, having been caught up in that temporary madness more times than I'd like to admit. But is anger... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, anger, epictetus, donald robertson false full 355 Buzzsprout-18112511 354 - What Would You Do If You Were Valuable? What do you value in this life? Maybe your home? Your job? Your family? But do you value yourself? Today I want to talk about the importance of self-value and how Stoicism can help you find the treasure within.

"Do not degrade your own soul; it will soon be out of your power to bring it to honor. The life of each of us is but a moment, and this one is almost finished, and yet you do not respect yourself."

— Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 3.6

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]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/354-what-would-you-do-if-you-were-valuable/ What do you value in this life? Maybe your home? Your job? Your family? But do you value yourself? Today I want to talk about the importance of self-value and how Stoicism can help you find the treasure within.

"Do not degrade your own soul; it will soon be out of your power to bring it to honor. The life of each of us is but a moment, and this one is almost finished, and yet you do not respect yourself."

— Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 3.6

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]]> 354 - What Would You Do If You Were Valuable? Erick Cloward 00:20:32 What do you value in this life? Maybe your home? Your job? Your family? But do you value yourself? Today I want to talk about the importance of self-value and how Stoicism can help you find the treasure within. "Do not degrade your own soul; it will soon be out of your power to bring it to honor. The life of each of us is but a moment, and this one is almost finished, and yet you do not respect yourself." — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 3.6 Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind progra... What do you value in this life? Maybe your home? Your job? Your family? But do you value yourself? Today I want to talk about the importance of self-value and how Stoicism can help you find the treasure within. "Do not degrade your own soul; it will soon be out of your power to bring it to honor. The life of each of us is but a moment, and this one is almost finished, and yet you do not respect yourself." — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 3.6 Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind progra... stoicism, marcus aurelius, self-value, epictetus, philosophy false full 354 Buzzsprout-18058694 353 - Polyvagal Theory and Stoicism: Interview with Justin Senseri Have you ever wondered about how your emotional well being is connected to your body? In this week's episode, I interview therapist and host of the Stuck Not Broken podcast, Justin Senseri about polyvagal theory and how it inter-relates to Stoicism. 

Justin Sunseri is a therapist and coach who thinks the world needs a new understanding of mental health - one that's simplified, easily accessible for anyone, and doesn't rely on abstract psychobabble or woo-woo.

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]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/353-polyvagal-theory-and-stoicism-interview-with-justin-senseri/ Have you ever wondered about how your emotional well being is connected to your body? In this week's episode, I interview therapist and host of the Stuck Not Broken podcast, Justin Senseri about polyvagal theory and how it inter-relates to Stoicism. 

Justin Sunseri is a therapist and coach who thinks the world needs a new understanding of mental health - one that's simplified, easily accessible for anyone, and doesn't rely on abstract psychobabble or woo-woo.

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]]> 353 - Polyvagal Theory and Stoicism: Interview with Justin Senseri Erick Cloward 01:06:35 Have you ever wondered about how your emotional well being is connected to your body? In this week's episode, I interview therapist and host of the Stuck Not Broken podcast, Justin Senseri about polyvagal theory and how it inter-relates to Stoicism. Justin Sunseri is a therapist and coach who thinks the world needs a new understanding of mental health - one that's simplified, easily accessible for anyone, and doesn't rely on abstract psychobabble or woo-woo. You can check out Justin's p... Have you ever wondered about how your emotional well being is connected to your body? In this week's episode, I interview therapist and host of the Stuck Not Broken podcast, Justin Senseri about polyvagal theory and how it inter-relates to Stoicism. Justin Sunseri is a therapist and coach who thinks the world needs a new understanding of mental health - one that's simplified, easily accessible for anyone, and doesn't rely on abstract psychobabble or woo-woo. You can check out Justin's p... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, justin senceri, epictetus, philosohpy, polyvagal theory false full 353 Buzzsprout-18020416 352 - Emotional Courage: Masculinity and Stoicism What does it mean to be a man? How do our perceptions and ideas about masculinity hinder men from living full and happy lives? Today we’re going to dive into how Stoicism can help us develop a more healthy definition of masculinity.

"We teach boys that being vulnerable is being weak. And then we wonder why men die of loneliness surrounded by people."

—Terry Real

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]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/352-emotional-courage-masculinity-and-stoicism/ What does it mean to be a man? How do our perceptions and ideas about masculinity hinder men from living full and happy lives? Today we’re going to dive into how Stoicism can help us develop a more healthy definition of masculinity.

"We teach boys that being vulnerable is being weak. And then we wonder why men die of loneliness surrounded by people."

—Terry Real

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]]> 352 - Emotional Courage: Masculinity and Stoicism Erick Cloward 00:17:06 What does it mean to be a man? How do our perceptions and ideas about masculinity hinder men from living full and happy lives? Today we’re going to dive into how Stoicism can help us develop a more healthy definition of masculinity. "We teach boys that being vulnerable is being weak. And then we wonder why men die of loneliness surrounded by people." —Terry Real Feeling Wheel - This is a great interactive app! Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental dis... What does it mean to be a man? How do our perceptions and ideas about masculinity hinder men from living full and happy lives? Today we’re going to dive into how Stoicism can help us develop a more healthy definition of masculinity. "We teach boys that being vulnerable is being weak. And then we wonder why men die of loneliness surrounded by people." —Terry Real Feeling Wheel - This is a great interactive app! Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental dis... stoicism, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, terry real, masculinity false full 352 Buzzsprout-17979573 351 - From Socrates to CBT: Interview with Dr. Scott Waltman PsyD This week's episode is an interview with Dr. Scott Waltman PsyD. Dr. Scott Waltman, PsyD, ABPP, is a clinician, international trainer, and practice-based researcher. His interests include evidence-based psychotherapy practice, training, and implementation in systems that provide care to underserved populations. He is president-elect of both the Academy of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies and  the International Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. He is board certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Waltman, worked as a CBT trainer for one of Dr. Aaron Beck’s CBT implementation teams in the Philadelphia public mental health system. He is a practicing Stoic and the first author of The Stoicism Workbook: How the Wisdom of Socrates Can Help You Build Resilience and Overcome Anything Life Throws at You

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]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/351-from-socrates-to-cbt-interview-with-dr-scott-waltman-psyd/ This week's episode is an interview with Dr. Scott Waltman PsyD. Dr. Scott Waltman, PsyD, ABPP, is a clinician, international trainer, and practice-based researcher. His interests include evidence-based psychotherapy practice, training, and implementation in systems that provide care to underserved populations. He is president-elect of both the Academy of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies and  the International Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. He is board certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Waltman, worked as a CBT trainer for one of Dr. Aaron Beck’s CBT implementation teams in the Philadelphia public mental health system. He is a practicing Stoic and the first author of The Stoicism Workbook: How the Wisdom of Socrates Can Help You Build Resilience and Overcome Anything Life Throws at You

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]]> 351 - From Socrates to CBT: Interview with Dr. Scott Waltman PsyD Erick Cloward 01:13:00 This week's episode is an interview with Dr. Scott Waltman PsyD. Dr. Scott Waltman, PsyD, ABPP, is a clinician, international trainer, and practice-based researcher. His interests include evidence-based psychotherapy practice, training, and implementation in systems that provide care to underserved populations. He is president-elect of both the Academy of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies and the International Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. He is board certified in Be... This week's episode is an interview with Dr. Scott Waltman PsyD. Dr. Scott Waltman, PsyD, ABPP, is a clinician, international trainer, and practice-based researcher. His interests include evidence-based psychotherapy practice, training, and implementation in systems that provide care to underserved populations. He is president-elect of both the Academy of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies and the International Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. He is board certified in Be... stoicism, seneca, cbt, epictetus, philosophy false full 351 Buzzsprout-17940092 350 - Stoicism 101 - Virtue: The Sole Good  The Stoics talk a lot about virtue as the sole good. Now what do they mean by virtue and why did they think that it was so important? In this week's episode, I'm reading another chapter from my book, Stoicism 101.

“Of things some are good, some are bad, and others are indifferent. The good then are the virtues and the things which partake of the virtues: the bad are the vices, and the things which partake of them; and the indifferent are the things which lie between the virtues and the vices: wealth, health, life, death, pleasure, pain.”

—Epictetus

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]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/350-stoicism-101-virtue-the-sole-good/  The Stoics talk a lot about virtue as the sole good. Now what do they mean by virtue and why did they think that it was so important? In this week's episode, I'm reading another chapter from my book, Stoicism 101.

“Of things some are good, some are bad, and others are indifferent. The good then are the virtues and the things which partake of the virtues: the bad are the vices, and the things which partake of them; and the indifferent are the things which lie between the virtues and the vices: wealth, health, life, death, pleasure, pain.”

—Epictetus

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]]> 350 - Stoicism 101 - Virtue: The Sole Good Erick Cloward 00:09:00  The Stoics talk a lot about virtue as the sole good. Now what do they mean by virtue and why did they think that it was so important? In this week's episode, I'm reading another chapter from my book, Stoicism 101. “Of things some are good, some are bad, and others are indifferent. The good then are the virtues and the things which partake of the virtues: the bad are the vices, and the things which partake of them; and the indifferent are the things which lie between the virtues and the vice...  The Stoics talk a lot about virtue as the sole good. Now what do they mean by virtue and why did they think that it was so important? In this week's episode, I'm reading another chapter from my book, Stoicism 101. “Of things some are good, some are bad, and others are indifferent. The good then are the virtues and the things which partake of the virtues: the bad are the vices, and the things which partake of them; and the indifferent are the things which lie between the virtues and the vice... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, virtue false full 350 Buzzsprout-17893198 349 - The Meta-Habit: The One Skill For Building Better Habits Do you have good habits? Do you have some you’d rather get rid of? What if I told you that by developing one key skill, you’ll be able to adopt better habits and let go of unhelpful ones? In this weeks episode we’re going to talk about the one “meta-habit” you need to develop in order to make real changes in your life.

The Meta-Habit: The One Skill For Building Better Habits

"I will form good habits and become their slave." —Og Mandino

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]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/349-the-meta-habit-the-one-skill-for-building-better-habits/ Do you have good habits? Do you have some you’d rather get rid of? What if I told you that by developing one key skill, you’ll be able to adopt better habits and let go of unhelpful ones? In this weeks episode we’re going to talk about the one “meta-habit” you need to develop in order to make real changes in your life.

The Meta-Habit: The One Skill For Building Better Habits

"I will form good habits and become their slave." —Og Mandino

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]]> 349 - The Meta-Habit: The One Skill For Building Better Habits Erick Cloward 00:10:09 Do you have good habits? Do you have some you’d rather get rid of? What if I told you that by developing one key skill, you’ll be able to adopt better habits and let go of unhelpful ones? In this weeks episode we’re going to talk about the one “meta-habit” you need to develop in order to make real changes in your life. The Meta-Habit: The One Skill For Building Better Habits "I will form good habits and become their slave." —Og Mandino Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program fo... Do you have good habits? Do you have some you’d rather get rid of? What if I told you that by developing one key skill, you’ll be able to adopt better habits and let go of unhelpful ones? In this weeks episode we’re going to talk about the one “meta-habit” you need to develop in order to make real changes in your life. The Meta-Habit: The One Skill For Building Better Habits "I will form good habits and become their slave." —Og Mandino Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program fo... stoicism, og mandino, marcus aurelius, senecas, habits, epictetus, philosophy, socrates false full 349 Buzzsprout-17854423 348 - The Inner Watchdog: Building a Self-Correcting Mind Have you ever found yourself stuck in a way of thinking that you knew deep down wasn’t serving you? Maybe it was an assumption about someone, a stubborn belief, or an emotional reaction. The good news is that our minds are built for self-correction—if we know how to use them. 

“If anyone can prove and show to me that I think and act in error, I will gladly change it—for I seek the truth, by which no one was ever truly harmed.” — Marcus Aurelius (Meditations, 6.21)

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]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/348-the-inner-watchdog-building-a-self-correcting-mind/ Have you ever found yourself stuck in a way of thinking that you knew deep down wasn’t serving you? Maybe it was an assumption about someone, a stubborn belief, or an emotional reaction. The good news is that our minds are built for self-correction—if we know how to use them. 

“If anyone can prove and show to me that I think and act in error, I will gladly change it—for I seek the truth, by which no one was ever truly harmed.” — Marcus Aurelius (Meditations, 6.21)

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]]> 348 - The Inner Watchdog: Building a Self-Correcting Mind Erick Cloward 00:12:43 Have you ever found yourself stuck in a way of thinking that you knew deep down wasn’t serving you? Maybe it was an assumption about someone, a stubborn belief, or an emotional reaction. The good news is that our minds are built for self-correction—if we know how to use them. “If anyone can prove and show to me that I think and act in error, I will gladly change it—for I seek the truth, by which no one was ever truly harmed.” — Marcus Aurelius (Meditations, 6.21) Send us Fan Mail The Bu... Have you ever found yourself stuck in a way of thinking that you knew deep down wasn’t serving you? Maybe it was an assumption about someone, a stubborn belief, or an emotional reaction. The good news is that our minds are built for self-correction—if we know how to use them. “If anyone can prove and show to me that I think and act in error, I will gladly change it—for I seek the truth, by which no one was ever truly harmed.” — Marcus Aurelius (Meditations, 6.21) Send us Fan Mail The Bu... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 348 Buzzsprout-17792308 347 - Stoicism 101 - Freedom from External Events: Embracing the Power Within Do you ever feel like life is happening to you, and that you’re at the whim of circumstances? What would it feel like if you could take what life hands you and say, “Thank you sir! May I have another?” In this week’s episode I’m going to be reading another chapter from my book, Stoicism 101, where I write about dealing with external events.

“Look within, for within is the wellspring of virtue, which will not cease flowing, if you cease not from digging.”

—Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/347-stoicism-101-freedom-from-external-events-embracing-the-power-within/ Do you ever feel like life is happening to you, and that you’re at the whim of circumstances? What would it feel like if you could take what life hands you and say, “Thank you sir! May I have another?” In this week’s episode I’m going to be reading another chapter from my book, Stoicism 101, where I write about dealing with external events.

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—Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 347 - Stoicism 101 - Freedom from External Events: Embracing the Power Within Erick Cloward 00:08:35 Do you ever feel like life is happening to you, and that you’re at the whim of circumstances? What would it feel like if you could take what life hands you and say, “Thank you sir! May I have another?” In this week’s episode I’m going to be reading another chapter from my book, Stoicism 101, where I write about dealing with external events. “Look within, for within is the wellspring of virtue, which will not cease flowing, if you cease not from digging.” —Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The ... Do you ever feel like life is happening to you, and that you’re at the whim of circumstances? What would it feel like if you could take what life hands you and say, “Thank you sir! May I have another?” In this week’s episode I’m going to be reading another chapter from my book, Stoicism 101, where I write about dealing with external events. “Look within, for within is the wellspring of virtue, which will not cease flowing, if you cease not from digging.” —Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The ... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 347 Buzzsprout-17752907 346 - Interview with Louisa Swaden: Speed Racer and Author of the Stoic Rider Have you ever had put a dream to the side? What if that dream was the key to finding the thing that fulfilled you as a person? In this week's episode I interview author and speed racer, Louisa Swaden, about Stoicism, racing motorcycles, and how it's never too late to chase your dreams.

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]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/346-interview-with-louisa-swaden-speed-racer-and-author-of-the-stoic-rider/ Have you ever had put a dream to the side? What if that dream was the key to finding the thing that fulfilled you as a person? In this week's episode I interview author and speed racer, Louisa Swaden, about Stoicism, racing motorcycles, and how it's never too late to chase your dreams.

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]]> 346 - Interview with Louisa Swaden: Speed Racer and Author of the Stoic Rider Erick Cloward 01:12:19 Have you ever had put a dream to the side? What if that dream was the key to finding the thing that fulfilled you as a person? In this week's episode I interview author and speed racer, Louisa Swaden, about Stoicism, racing motorcycles, and how it's never too late to chase your dreams. You can find out more about Louisa and her book The Stoic Rider at http://www.existentialbiker.com Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollmen... Have you ever had put a dream to the side? What if that dream was the key to finding the thing that fulfilled you as a person? In this week's episode I interview author and speed racer, Louisa Swaden, about Stoicism, racing motorcycles, and how it's never too late to chase your dreams. You can find out more about Louisa and her book The Stoic Rider at http://www.existentialbiker.com Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollmen... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, motorcycles false full 346 Buzzsprout-17713930 345 - Mental Toughness: The Quiet Strength Are you mentally tough? Are you able to take what life dishes out and keep smiling? Today I want to talk about mental toughness and how you can develop the right kind of toughness while being flexible to life changes.

“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.”

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]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/345-mental-toughness-the-quiet-strength/ Are you mentally tough? Are you able to take what life dishes out and keep smiling? Today I want to talk about mental toughness and how you can develop the right kind of toughness while being flexible to life changes.

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]]> 345 - Mental Toughness: The Quiet Strength Erick Cloward 00:10:09 Are you mentally tough? Are you able to take what life dishes out and keep smiling? Today I want to talk about mental toughness and how you can develop the right kind of toughness while being flexible to life changes. “Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch epis... Are you mentally tough? Are you able to take what life dishes out and keep smiling? Today I want to talk about mental toughness and how you can develop the right kind of toughness while being flexible to life changes. “Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch epis... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, mental toughness false full 345 Buzzsprout-17667303 344 - Languishing: How to Get Unstuck Do you ever feel like you’re stuck? Like things aren’t going bad but aren’t moving in the right direction either? Today I want to talk about being stuck and what to do to get things moving in the right direction.


“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.”

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]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/344-languishing-how-to-get-unstuck/ Do you ever feel like you’re stuck? Like things aren’t going bad but aren’t moving in the right direction either? Today I want to talk about being stuck and what to do to get things moving in the right direction.


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]]> 344 - Languishing: How to Get Unstuck Erick Cloward 00:17:30 Do you ever feel like you’re stuck? Like things aren’t going bad but aren’t moving in the right direction either? Today I want to talk about being stuck and what to do to get things moving in the right direction. “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” —Epictetus Discourses, 3.23 Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at... Do you ever feel like you’re stuck? Like things aren’t going bad but aren’t moving in the right direction either? Today I want to talk about being stuck and what to do to get things moving in the right direction. “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” —Epictetus Discourses, 3.23 Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at... stoicism, unstuck, languishing, epictetus false full 344 Buzzsprout-17345536 343 - Stoicism 101: Seneca the Younger This week's episode is a chapter from my book, Stoicism 101. It's the chapter about Seneca the Younger, one of the most famous Stoic philosophers and writers.  Seneca is remembered as one of the most popular stoic philosophers, partly because a lot of his writings survived and were passed through antiquity. But how much do you know about Seneca? Well, in this episode, you're going to learn some more about this colorful and interesting man and his lasting influence on stoicism.

“Men do not care how nobly they live, but only for how long, although it is within the reach of every man to live nobly, but within no man’s power to live long.”

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]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/343-stoicism-101-seneca-the-younger/ This week's episode is a chapter from my book, Stoicism 101. It's the chapter about Seneca the Younger, one of the most famous Stoic philosophers and writers.  Seneca is remembered as one of the most popular stoic philosophers, partly because a lot of his writings survived and were passed through antiquity. But how much do you know about Seneca? Well, in this episode, you're going to learn some more about this colorful and interesting man and his lasting influence on stoicism.

“Men do not care how nobly they live, but only for how long, although it is within the reach of every man to live nobly, but within no man’s power to live long.”

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]]> 343 - Stoicism 101: Seneca the Younger Erick Cloward 00:08:26 This week's episode is a chapter from my book, Stoicism 101. It's the chapter about Seneca the Younger, one of the most famous Stoic philosophers and writers.  Seneca is remembered as one of the most popular stoic philosophers, partly because a lot of his writings survived and were passed through antiquity. But how much do you know about Seneca? Well, in this episode, you're going to learn some more about this colorful and interesting man and his lasting influence on stoicism. “Men do not car... This week's episode is a chapter from my book, Stoicism 101. It's the chapter about Seneca the Younger, one of the most famous Stoic philosophers and writers.  Seneca is remembered as one of the most popular stoic philosophers, partly because a lot of his writings survived and were passed through antiquity. But how much do you know about Seneca? Well, in this episode, you're going to learn some more about this colorful and interesting man and his lasting influence on stoicism. “Men do not car... stoicism, seneca, philosophy false full 343 Buzzsprout-17281064 342 - Interview with Derrick Zaworski: Philosophy, Music, & Addiction This week I dive into philosophy, life, music, and addiction with my friend Derrick Zaworski. Derrick is a music producer and owner of Road Tripping Records. Derrick and I have been friends for several years and we've always enjoyed deep and interesting conversations, so I thought it would be worthwhile to get one of those conversations on record. I hope you enjoy!

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]]> Wed, 4 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/342-interview-with-derrick-zaworski-philosophy-music-addiction/ This week I dive into philosophy, life, music, and addiction with my friend Derrick Zaworski. Derrick is a music producer and owner of Road Tripping Records. Derrick and I have been friends for several years and we've always enjoyed deep and interesting conversations, so I thought it would be worthwhile to get one of those conversations on record. I hope you enjoy!

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]]> 342 - Interview with Derrick Zaworski: Philosophy, Music, & Addiction Erick Cloward 01:34:36 This week I dive into philosophy, life, music, and addiction with my friend Derrick Zaworski. Derrick is a music producer and owner of Road Tripping Records. Derrick and I have been friends for several years and we've always enjoyed deep and interesting conversations, so I thought it would be worthwhile to get one of those conversations on record. I hope you enjoy! Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicis... This week I dive into philosophy, life, music, and addiction with my friend Derrick Zaworski. Derrick is a music producer and owner of Road Tripping Records. Derrick and I have been friends for several years and we've always enjoyed deep and interesting conversations, so I thought it would be worthwhile to get one of those conversations on record. I hope you enjoy! Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicis... stoicism, marcus aurelius, epictetus, derrick zaworski, road tripping records false full 342 Buzzsprout-17227257 341 - Future You: How to Bargain with the Future to Become Your Best Self Do you ever think about your future self? How would your choices in the present change if you took the time to consider those choices would impact future you? Today I want to talk about the power of getting to know the future you.

“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” — Epictetus

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]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/341-future-you-how-to-bargain-with-the-future-to-become-your-best-self/ Do you ever think about your future self? How would your choices in the present change if you took the time to consider those choices would impact future you? Today I want to talk about the power of getting to know the future you.

“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” — Epictetus

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]]> 341 - Future You: How to Bargain with the Future to Become Your Best Self Erick Cloward 00:10:04 Do you ever think about your future self? How would your choices in the present change if you took the time to consider those choices would impact future you? Today I want to talk about the power of getting to know the future you. “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” — Epictetus Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at... Do you ever think about your future self? How would your choices in the present change if you took the time to consider those choices would impact future you? Today I want to talk about the power of getting to know the future you. “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” — Epictetus Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, future, epictetus, philosophy false full 341 Buzzsprout-17143066 340 - Is Free Will Just a Lie We Tell Ourselves? Do we have free will or are we destined to our fate? Do the Stoics believe that we have free will or are our lives pre-determined? Does is matter? Today I’m going to talk about the Stoic ideas behind free will and fate, and how it does or doesn’t impact our lives.

 “Lead me, Fate, wherever you will, and I will cheerfully follow. For even if I kick and wail, all the same I must follow.” —Cleanthes

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]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/340-is-free-will-just-a-lie-we-tell-ourselves/ Do we have free will or are we destined to our fate? Do the Stoics believe that we have free will or are our lives pre-determined? Does is matter? Today I’m going to talk about the Stoic ideas behind free will and fate, and how it does or doesn’t impact our lives.

 “Lead me, Fate, wherever you will, and I will cheerfully follow. For even if I kick and wail, all the same I must follow.” —Cleanthes

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]]> 340 - Is Free Will Just a Lie We Tell Ourselves? Erick Cloward 00:16:54 Do we have free will or are we destined to our fate? Do the Stoics believe that we have free will or are our lives pre-determined? Does is matter? Today I’m going to talk about the Stoic ideas behind free will and fate, and how it does or doesn’t impact our lives. “Lead me, Fate, wherever you will, and I will cheerfully follow. For even if I kick and wail, all the same I must follow.” —Cleanthes Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now... Do we have free will or are we destined to our fate? Do the Stoics believe that we have free will or are our lives pre-determined? Does is matter? Today I’m going to talk about the Stoic ideas behind free will and fate, and how it does or doesn’t impact our lives. “Lead me, Fate, wherever you will, and I will cheerfully follow. For even if I kick and wail, all the same I must follow.” —Cleanthes Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, free will, fate false full 340 Buzzsprout-17087999 339 - Resistance Training for the Soul: Why the Hard Way Might Be the Right Way What if I told you that the thing you’re avoiding… is exactly the thing you need most? Today we’re going about why comfort might be the biggest lie we believe, and how leaning into resistance can actually be the path to everything you want.

“The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.” 

― Confucius

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]]> 339 - Resistance Training for the Soul: Why the Hard Way Might Be the Right Way Erick Cloward 00:09:49 What if I told you that the thing you’re avoiding… is exactly the thing you need most? Today we’re going about why comfort might be the biggest lie we believe, and how leaning into resistance can actually be the path to everything you want. “The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.” ― Confucius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!... What if I told you that the thing you’re avoiding… is exactly the thing you need most? Today we’re going about why comfort might be the biggest lie we believe, and how leaning into resistance can actually be the path to everything you want. “The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.” ― Confucius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, resistance, epictetus, philosophy false full 339 Buzzsprout-16965937 338 - Q & A: Am I Stoic Enough? In this week's episode, I take some time to answer a few questions:
- What should I do when someone criticizes me and I know they’re right?
- How do I know if I’m actually making progress in my personal growth—or just spinning my wheels?
- What would Marcus Aurelius say about social media?
- What’s one way I secretly avoid discomfort—even though I talk about embracing it?

“Or is it your reputation that's bothering you? But look at how soon we're all forgotten. The abyss of endless time that swallows it all. The emptiness of those applauding hands. The people who praise us; how capricious they are, how arbitrary. And the tiny region it takes place. The whole earth a point in space - and most of it uninhabited.”

—Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/338-q-a-am-i-stoic-enough/ In this week's episode, I take some time to answer a few questions:
- What should I do when someone criticizes me and I know they’re right?
- How do I know if I’m actually making progress in my personal growth—or just spinning my wheels?
- What would Marcus Aurelius say about social media?
- What’s one way I secretly avoid discomfort—even though I talk about embracing it?

“Or is it your reputation that's bothering you? But look at how soon we're all forgotten. The abyss of endless time that swallows it all. The emptiness of those applauding hands. The people who praise us; how capricious they are, how arbitrary. And the tiny region it takes place. The whole earth a point in space - and most of it uninhabited.”

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]]> 338 - Q & A: Am I Stoic Enough? Erick Cloward 00:16:31 In this week's episode, I take some time to answer a few questions: - What should I do when someone criticizes me and I know they’re right? - How do I know if I’m actually making progress in my personal growth—or just spinning my wheels? - What would Marcus Aurelius say about social media? - What’s one way I secretly avoid discomfort—even though I talk about embracing it? “Or is it your reputation that's bothering you? But look at how soon we're all forgotten. The abyss of endless time that ... In this week's episode, I take some time to answer a few questions: - What should I do when someone criticizes me and I know they’re right? - How do I know if I’m actually making progress in my personal growth—or just spinning my wheels? - What would Marcus Aurelius say about social media? - What’s one way I secretly avoid discomfort—even though I talk about embracing it? “Or is it your reputation that's bothering you? But look at how soon we're all forgotten. The abyss of endless time that ... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 338 Buzzsprout-16916489 337 - Evil Is the Absence of Empathy Empathy has been called everything from a virtue to a weakness to a sin. But in an age of outrage, is empathy a liability? Or is it the very thing we need to preserve civilization? In this week's episode I talk about the importance of empathy and why we need more, not less empathy in the world.

“Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.”

—Seneca

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]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/337-evil-is-the-absence-of-empathy/ Empathy has been called everything from a virtue to a weakness to a sin. But in an age of outrage, is empathy a liability? Or is it the very thing we need to preserve civilization? In this week's episode I talk about the importance of empathy and why we need more, not less empathy in the world.

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]]> 337 - Evil Is the Absence of Empathy Erick Cloward 00:12:42 Empathy has been called everything from a virtue to a weakness to a sin. But in an age of outrage, is empathy a liability? Or is it the very thing we need to preserve civilization? In this week's episode I talk about the importance of empathy and why we need more, not less empathy in the world. “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My boo... Empathy has been called everything from a virtue to a weakness to a sin. But in an age of outrage, is empathy a liability? Or is it the very thing we need to preserve civilization? In this week's episode I talk about the importance of empathy and why we need more, not less empathy in the world. “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My boo... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, hannah arendt, philosophy false full 337 Buzzsprout-16870297 336 - Facts and Feelings: The Power of Objectivity The Stoics place a premium on rationality and objectivity to help manage our emotions. But how do we develop that objectivity? Why should we practice become more objective? In this week’s episode we’re going to dive into those questions and talk about how you can be more objective.

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Stephen R. Covey

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]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/336-facts-and-feelings-the-power-of-objectivity/ The Stoics place a premium on rationality and objectivity to help manage our emotions. But how do we develop that objectivity? Why should we practice become more objective? In this week’s episode we’re going to dive into those questions and talk about how you can be more objective.

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Stephen R. Covey

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]]> 336 - Facts and Feelings: The Power of Objectivity Erick Cloward 00:12:20 The Stoics place a premium on rationality and objectivity to help manage our emotions. But how do we develop that objectivity? Why should we practice become more objective? In this week’s episode we’re going to dive into those questions and talk about how you can be more objective. “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Stephen R. Covey Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable M... The Stoics place a premium on rationality and objectivity to help manage our emotions. But how do we develop that objectivity? Why should we practice become more objective? In this week’s episode we’re going to dive into those questions and talk about how you can be more objective. “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Stephen R. Covey Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable M... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 336 Buzzsprout-16825342 335 - Stay Curious: The Stoic Case for Asking Why What if your biggest obstacle in life isn’t a lack of knowledge, but something else? What if this one attribute is the one thing that can help you truly excel in life? In this episode, I want discuss what I think is the greatest attribute that any person should have who wants improve themselves and how to develop it.

“I’m am neither clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.” —Albert Einstein

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]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/335-stay-curious-the-stoic-case-for-asking-why/ What if your biggest obstacle in life isn’t a lack of knowledge, but something else? What if this one attribute is the one thing that can help you truly excel in life? In this episode, I want discuss what I think is the greatest attribute that any person should have who wants improve themselves and how to develop it.

“I’m am neither clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.” —Albert Einstein

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]]> 335 - Stay Curious: The Stoic Case for Asking Why Erick Cloward 00:14:38 What if your biggest obstacle in life isn’t a lack of knowledge, but something else? What if this one attribute is the one thing that can help you truly excel in life? In this episode, I want discuss what I think is the greatest attribute that any person should have who wants improve themselves and how to develop it. “I’m am neither clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.” —Albert Einstein Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental disciplin... What if your biggest obstacle in life isn’t a lack of knowledge, but something else? What if this one attribute is the one thing that can help you truly excel in life? In this episode, I want discuss what I think is the greatest attribute that any person should have who wants improve themselves and how to develop it. “I’m am neither clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.” —Albert Einstein Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental disciplin... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, curiosity false full 335 Buzzsprout-16786999 334 - Serious Joy: A Stoic’s Unexpected Superpower How often to you spend time worrying about everything that is happening in the world? How can you create more joy into your life? Can a Stoic be happy and joyful? Today I want to talk about Stoicism and joy.

“A cheerful disposition and serenity of mind are not the result of luck but of wisdom.” — Seneca

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]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/334-serious-joy-a-stoics-unexpected-superpower/ How often to you spend time worrying about everything that is happening in the world? How can you create more joy into your life? Can a Stoic be happy and joyful? Today I want to talk about Stoicism and joy.

“A cheerful disposition and serenity of mind are not the result of luck but of wisdom.” — Seneca

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]]> 334 - Serious Joy: A Stoic’s Unexpected Superpower Erick Cloward 00:14:18 How often to you spend time worrying about everything that is happening in the world? How can you create more joy into your life? Can a Stoic be happy and joyful? Today I want to talk about Stoicism and joy. “A cheerful disposition and serenity of mind are not the result of luck but of wisdom.” — Seneca (Here's the link to the sunshine video!) Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Or... How often to you spend time worrying about everything that is happening in the world? How can you create more joy into your life? Can a Stoic be happy and joyful? Today I want to talk about Stoicism and joy. “A cheerful disposition and serenity of mind are not the result of luck but of wisdom.” — Seneca (Here's the link to the sunshine video!) Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Or... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, joy, happiness, epictetus false full 334 Buzzsprout-16702587 333 - Do Better, Be Better: Maintaining Stoic Virtue in Times of Turmoil In times of political division, it’s easy to be swept away by anger, resentment, and fear. But what does that accomplish? Does your anger towards those that disagree with you help yourself or the world? In this episode I want to talk about the importance of maintaining your Stoic principles in times of turmoil.

“The essence of good and evil consists in the condition of our character. And externals are the means by which our character finds its particular good and evil.”

—Epictetus

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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/333-do-better-be-better-maintaining-stoic-virtue-in-times-of-turmoil/ In times of political division, it’s easy to be swept away by anger, resentment, and fear. But what does that accomplish? Does your anger towards those that disagree with you help yourself or the world? In this episode I want to talk about the importance of maintaining your Stoic principles in times of turmoil.

“The essence of good and evil consists in the condition of our character. And externals are the means by which our character finds its particular good and evil.”

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]]> 333 - Do Better, Be Better: Maintaining Stoic Virtue in Times of Turmoil Erick Cloward 00:15:24 In times of political division, it’s easy to be swept away by anger, resentment, and fear. But what does that accomplish? Does your anger towards those that disagree with you help yourself or the world? In this episode I want to talk about the importance of maintaining your Stoic principles in times of turmoil. “The essence of good and evil consists in the condition of our character. And externals are the means by which our character finds its particular good and evil.” —Epictetus Send us Fan... In times of political division, it’s easy to be swept away by anger, resentment, and fear. But what does that accomplish? Does your anger towards those that disagree with you help yourself or the world? In this episode I want to talk about the importance of maintaining your Stoic principles in times of turmoil. “The essence of good and evil consists in the condition of our character. And externals are the means by which our character finds its particular good and evil.” —Epictetus Send us Fan... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, politics false full 333 Buzzsprout-16615582 332 - Creating a Stoic Company: Interview with Geoff Roberts from Outseta Stoicism is a very personal and practical philosophy. But what would a company look like that implemented some of the ideas from Stoic philosophy? In this episode, I interview Geoff Roberts the CEO of Outseta. Many of the operating principles run counterintuitive to the conventional wisdom of how most companies are managed, and they've been quite successful.  While Geoff isn't a deliberate Stoic, Outseta operates incorporates a lot of Stoic ideals which leads to a healthier work culture built on trust, transparency, and working towards the common good of all the employees.

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]]> 332 - Creating a Stoic Company: Interview with Geoff Roberts from Outseta Erick Cloward 00:59:50 Stoicism is a very personal and practical philosophy. But what would a company look like that implemented some of the ideas from Stoic philosophy? In this episode, I interview Geoff Roberts the CEO of Outseta. Many of the operating principles run counterintuitive to the conventional wisdom of how most companies are managed, and they've been quite successful. While Geoff isn't a deliberate Stoic, Outseta operates incorporates a lot of Stoic ideals which leads to a healthier work culture ... Stoicism is a very personal and practical philosophy. But what would a company look like that implemented some of the ideas from Stoic philosophy? In this episode, I interview Geoff Roberts the CEO of Outseta. Many of the operating principles run counterintuitive to the conventional wisdom of how most companies are managed, and they've been quite successful. While Geoff isn't a deliberate Stoic, Outseta operates incorporates a lot of Stoic ideals which leads to a healthier work culture ... stoicism, radical, company culture false full 332 Buzzsprout-16570343 331 - How We Make Ourselves Unhappy Are you happy? Do you struggle when life doesn’t go the way you want? Today I want to talk about why we as humans are great at making ourselves unhappy, and some ideas the Stoics gave us to make our lives better. 

“Man is not disturbed by things, but by the views he takes of them.” 

— Epictetus

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]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/331-how-we-make-ourselves-unhappy/ Are you happy? Do you struggle when life doesn’t go the way you want? Today I want to talk about why we as humans are great at making ourselves unhappy, and some ideas the Stoics gave us to make our lives better. 

“Man is not disturbed by things, but by the views he takes of them.” 

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]]> 331 - How We Make Ourselves Unhappy Erick Cloward 00:12:11 Are you happy? Do you struggle when life doesn’t go the way you want? Today I want to talk about why we as humans are great at making ourselves unhappy, and some ideas the Stoics gave us to make our lives better. “Man is not disturbed by things, but by the views he takes of them.” — Epictetus Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoi... Are you happy? Do you struggle when life doesn’t go the way you want? Today I want to talk about why we as humans are great at making ourselves unhappy, and some ideas the Stoics gave us to make our lives better. “Man is not disturbed by things, but by the views he takes of them.” — Epictetus Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoi... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, unhappiness false full 331 Buzzsprout-16539320 330 - Emotional Algebra: Interview with Dr. Erik Fisher This weeks episode is an interview with Dr. Erik Fisher. Erik is the host of the Emotional Algebra podcast, and works with patients and clients to manage their emotions in a way that is very similar to Stoicism. We had a great and wide ranging conversation about emotions, trauma, and how become more emotionally resilient.

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]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/330-emotional-algebra-interview-with-dr-erik-fisher/ This weeks episode is an interview with Dr. Erik Fisher. Erik is the host of the Emotional Algebra podcast, and works with patients and clients to manage their emotions in a way that is very similar to Stoicism. We had a great and wide ranging conversation about emotions, trauma, and how become more emotionally resilient.

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]]> 330 - Emotional Algebra: Interview with Dr. Erik Fisher Erick Cloward 01:08:26 This weeks episode is an interview with Dr. Erik Fisher. Erik is the host of the Emotional Algebra podcast, and works with patients and clients to manage their emotions in a way that is very similar to Stoicism. We had a great and wide ranging conversation about emotions, trauma, and how become more emotionally resilient. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out mo... This weeks episode is an interview with Dr. Erik Fisher. Erik is the host of the Emotional Algebra podcast, and works with patients and clients to manage their emotions in a way that is very similar to Stoicism. We had a great and wide ranging conversation about emotions, trauma, and how become more emotionally resilient. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out mo... stoicism, emotions, dr. erik fisher false full 330 Buzzsprout-16501310 329 - Stoicism vs. Brocism Are you confused about the different teachings of Stoicism you find on the internet? Would the Stoics advocate for the “hyper-masculine” culture that uses Stoicism to support some approaches to stress, dating, and how to treat others? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can be misused, and clear up some of the misconceptions of Stoicism been propagated by what some have called “Broicism”.

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]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/329-stoicism-vs-brocism/ Are you confused about the different teachings of Stoicism you find on the internet? Would the Stoics advocate for the “hyper-masculine” culture that uses Stoicism to support some approaches to stress, dating, and how to treat others? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can be misused, and clear up some of the misconceptions of Stoicism been propagated by what some have called “Broicism”.

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]]> 329 - Stoicism vs. Brocism Erick Cloward 00:14:35 Are you confused about the different teachings of Stoicism you find on the internet? Would the Stoics advocate for the “hyper-masculine” culture that uses Stoicism to support some approaches to stress, dating, and how to treat others? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can be misused, and clear up some of the misconceptions of Stoicism been propagated by what some have called “Broicism”. “The lamp of wisdom shines brightest when lit by the flame of self-awareness.” ― Musonius Rufus Send ... Are you confused about the different teachings of Stoicism you find on the internet? Would the Stoics advocate for the “hyper-masculine” culture that uses Stoicism to support some approaches to stress, dating, and how to treat others? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can be misused, and clear up some of the misconceptions of Stoicism been propagated by what some have called “Broicism”. “The lamp of wisdom shines brightest when lit by the flame of self-awareness.” ― Musonius Rufus Send ... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, brocism false full 329 Buzzsprout-16448315 328 - Q & A: Money, Politics, & Good Enough  Are you worried about finances? Do you struggle when you have a political conversation with somebody and it becomes heated? Do you worry about failing at life? Well, these are three questions that I'm going to answer today in another Q& A episode. 

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]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/328-q-a-money-politics-good-enough/  Are you worried about finances? Do you struggle when you have a political conversation with somebody and it becomes heated? Do you worry about failing at life? Well, these are three questions that I'm going to answer today in another Q& A episode. 

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]]> 328 - Q & A: Money, Politics, & Good Enough Erick Cloward 00:13:26 Are you worried about finances? Do you struggle when you have a political conversation with somebody and it becomes heated? Do you worry about failing at life? Well, these are three questions that I'm going to answer today in another Q& A episode. “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” — Will Rogers Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for... Are you worried about finances? Do you struggle when you have a political conversation with somebody and it becomes heated? Do you worry about failing at life? Well, these are three questions that I'm going to answer today in another Q& A episode. “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” — Will Rogers Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 328 Buzzsprout-16411013 327 - Why Individualism Fails Self-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 born for the good of all mankind.”

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]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/327-why-individualism-fails/ Self-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.

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]]> 327 - Why Individualism Fails Erick Cloward 00:13:26 Self-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 born for the... Self-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 born for the... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, individualism false full 327 Buzzsprout-16370438 326 - How to Break Up Without Breaking Down: A Stoic's Guide for Letting Go We 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.”

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]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/326-how-to-break-up-without-breaking-down-a-stoics-guide-for-letting-go/ We 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.

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]]> 326 - How to Break Up Without Breaking Down: A Stoic's Guide for Letting Go Erick Cloward 00:14:57 We 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.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building menta... We 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.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building menta... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, broken heart, epictetus, relationships false full 326 Buzzsprout-16344175 325 - New Year Same You? The Stoic Guide to Effective Resolutions As 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.” 

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]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/325-new-year-same-you-the-stoic-guide-to-effective-resolutions/ As 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.


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]]> 325 - New Year Same You? The Stoic Guide to Effective Resolutions Erick Cloward 00:11:50 As 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.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book ... As 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.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book ... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, planning false full 3325 Buzzsprout-16309249 324 - Kintsugi and Stoicism: Finding Strength in the Beauty of Broken Things Imagine 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 resilience and strength.

“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places.” 

— Ernest Hemingway

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]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/324-kintsugi-and-stoicism-finding-strength-in-the-beauty-of-broken-things/ Imagine 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 resilience and strength.

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]]> 324 - Kintsugi and Stoicism: Finding Strength in the Beauty of Broken Things Erick Cloward 00:13:48 Imagine 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 resilience and streng... Imagine 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 resilience and streng... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, kintsugi, epictetus false full 324 Buzzsprout-16236740 323 - Truth vs. Ego: Stoicism and the Backfire Effect Have 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.

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]]> Sat, 7 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/323-truth-vs-ego-stoicism-and-the-backfire-effect/ Have 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.

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]]> 323 - Truth vs. Ego: Stoicism and the Backfire Effect Erick Cloward 00:12:28 Have 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 fear lies." —... Have 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 fear lies." —... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, stoic false full 323 Buzzsprout-16156148 322 - Wise Feelings: The Secret Sauce to Smart Choices Do 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.” 

— Rumi

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]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/322-wise-feelings-the-secret-sauce-to-smart-choices/ Do 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.” 

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]]> 322 - Wise Feelings: The Secret Sauce to Smart Choices Erick Cloward 00:16:27 Do 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.” — Rumi Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! M... Do 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.” — Rumi Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! M... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 322 Buzzsprout-16099219 321 - How to Think Like Socrates: Interview With Donald J. Robertson Have 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. 

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]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/321-how-to-think-like-socrates-interview-with-donald-j-robertson/ Have 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. 

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]]> 321 - How to Think Like Socrates: Interview With Donald J. Robertson Erick Cloward 01:59:42 Have 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 Emperor. Join me... Have 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 Emperor. Join me... stoicism, philosophy, donald j. robertson, socrates false full 321 Buzzsprout-16072083 320 - How to Actually Achieve Your Goals Do 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.


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]]> Fri, 8 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/320-how-to-actually-achieve-your-goals/ Do 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.


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]]> 320 - How to Actually Achieve Your Goals Erick Cloward 00:15:30 Do 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.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipli... Do 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.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipli... stoicism, seneca, goals, epictetus, productivity false full 320 Buzzsprout-16028789 319 - Q & A: Self Gaslighting, Communication, Romance, and Amor Fati This weeks episode is another Q & A episode. I answer a few questions from listener about self gaslighting, romantic relationships, communicating with others, and applying amor fati in my own life. If you have any questions you'd like me to answer in future episodes drop me a note or a comment on social media and maybe I'll feature it in an upcoming episode.

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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/319-q-a-self-gaslighting-communication-romance-and-amor-fati/ This weeks episode is another Q & A episode. I answer a few questions from listener about self gaslighting, romantic relationships, communicating with others, and applying amor fati in my own life. If you have any questions you'd like me to answer in future episodes drop me a note or a comment on social media and maybe I'll feature it in an upcoming episode.

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]]> 319 - Q & A: Self Gaslighting, Communication, Romance, and Amor Fati Erick Cloward 00:17:39 This weeks episode is another Q & A episode. I answer a few questions from listener about self gaslighting, romantic relationships, communicating with others, and applying amor fati in my own life. If you have any questions you'd like me to answer in future episodes drop me a note or a comment on social media and maybe I'll feature it in an upcoming episode. Thanks! "If we try to adapt our mind to the regular sequence of changes and accept the inevitable with good grace, our life will p... This weeks episode is another Q & A episode. I answer a few questions from listener about self gaslighting, romantic relationships, communicating with others, and applying amor fati in my own life. If you have any questions you'd like me to answer in future episodes drop me a note or a comment on social media and maybe I'll feature it in an upcoming episode. Thanks! "If we try to adapt our mind to the regular sequence of changes and accept the inevitable with good grace, our life will p... stoicism, emotional regulation, amor fati, epictetus, philosophy false full 319 Buzzsprout-15972523 318 - Mental Health, Stoic Wisdom: Finding Calm in the Chaos Do you struggle with mental health issues? Does depression seem like something that you can't shake?  In this episode, I want to talk about some of the tools of stoicism, as well as some other tools that can help you build a stronger foundation to weather the dark times

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]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/318-mental-health-stoic-wisdom-finding-calm-in-the-chaos/ Do you struggle with mental health issues? Does depression seem like something that you can't shake?  In this episode, I want to talk about some of the tools of stoicism, as well as some other tools that can help you build a stronger foundation to weather the dark times

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]]> 318 - Mental Health, Stoic Wisdom: Finding Calm in the Chaos Erick Cloward 00:17:39 Do you struggle with mental health issues? Does depression seem like something that you can't shake? In this episode, I want to talk about some of the tools of stoicism, as well as some other tools that can help you build a stronger foundation to weather the dark times "The lamp of wisdom shines brightest when lit by the flame of self awareness," —Musonius Rufus Take Arthur Brooks personality quiz Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental disci... Do you struggle with mental health issues? Does depression seem like something that you can't shake? In this episode, I want to talk about some of the tools of stoicism, as well as some other tools that can help you build a stronger foundation to weather the dark times "The lamp of wisdom shines brightest when lit by the flame of self awareness," —Musonius Rufus Take Arthur Brooks personality quiz Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental disci... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, mental health, epictetus false full 318 Buzzsprout-15944629 317 - How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life (Part 2) Do you want to be unconquerable? Do you want to live to the fullest of your potential? This week’s episode is part 2 of How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life. 

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]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/317-how-to-be-unconquerable-stoic-principles-for-living-your-best-life-part-2/ Do you want to be unconquerable? Do you want to live to the fullest of your potential? This week’s episode is part 2 of How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life. 

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]]> 317 - How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life (Part 2) Erick Cloward 00:19:59 Do you want to be unconquerable? Do you want to live to the fullest of your potential? This week’s episode is part 2 of How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life. “Adopt new habits yourself: consolidate your principles by putting them into practice.” —Epictetus Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Wa... Do you want to be unconquerable? Do you want to live to the fullest of your potential? This week’s episode is part 2 of How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life. “Adopt new habits yourself: consolidate your principles by putting them into practice.” —Epictetus Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Wa... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, epictetus false full 317 Buzzsprout-15905503 316 - How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life (Part 1) Are you living the kind of life you want? Do you know what’s stopping you? What if could become the kind of person you want to be? In this weeks episode I dive into 5 of my 10 principles for living your best life.

“It is the power of the mind to be unconquerable.”

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]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/316-how-to-be-unconquerable-stoic-principles-for-living-your-best-life-part-1/ Are you living the kind of life you want? Do you know what’s stopping you? What if could become the kind of person you want to be? In this weeks episode I dive into 5 of my 10 principles for living your best life.

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]]> 316 - How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life (Part 1) Erick Cloward 00:17:21 Are you living the kind of life you want? Do you know what’s stopping you? What if could become the kind of person you want to be? In this weeks episode I dive into 5 of my 10 principles for living your best life. “It is the power of the mind to be unconquerable.” —Seneca Watch the episode on YouTube. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.... Are you living the kind of life you want? Do you know what’s stopping you? What if could become the kind of person you want to be? In this weeks episode I dive into 5 of my 10 principles for living your best life. “It is the power of the mind to be unconquerable.” —Seneca Watch the episode on YouTube. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, epictetus, alan watts false full 316 Buzzsprout-15857746 315 - The Strength to Feel: A Stoic’s Journey to Emotional Clarity and Connection Do you feel like you're truly in charge of your emotions? It’s a question that can catch even the most reflective among us off-guard. Often, we feel as if our emotions are these wild, untamable forces that arise without our consent. We fear that adopting something like Stoicism might strip away the intensity of those feelings, leaving us like empty shells. But what if getting a handle on our emotions could help us experience them more deeply, rather than less?

“The only journey is the one within.”

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]]> Wed, 2 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/315-the-strength-to-feel-a-stoics-journey-to-emotional-clarity-and-connection/ Do you feel like you're truly in charge of your emotions? It’s a question that can catch even the most reflective among us off-guard. Often, we feel as if our emotions are these wild, untamable forces that arise without our consent. We fear that adopting something like Stoicism might strip away the intensity of those feelings, leaving us like empty shells. But what if getting a handle on our emotions could help us experience them more deeply, rather than less?

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]]> 315 - The Strength to Feel: A Stoic’s Journey to Emotional Clarity and Connection Erick Cloward 00:14:52 Do you feel like you're truly in charge of your emotions? It’s a question that can catch even the most reflective among us off-guard. Often, we feel as if our emotions are these wild, untamable forces that arise without our consent. We fear that adopting something like Stoicism might strip away the intensity of those feelings, leaving us like empty shells. But what if getting a handle on our emotions could help us experience them more deeply, rather than less? “The only journey is the one wit... Do you feel like you're truly in charge of your emotions? It’s a question that can catch even the most reflective among us off-guard. Often, we feel as if our emotions are these wild, untamable forces that arise without our consent. We fear that adopting something like Stoicism might strip away the intensity of those feelings, leaving us like empty shells. But what if getting a handle on our emotions could help us experience them more deeply, rather than less? “The only journey is the one wit... stoicism, seneca, vulnerability, stoic philosophy, epictetus, emotions false full 315 Buzzsprout-15806905 314 - Think Slow, Act Fast: How to Plan and Win Do you have to plan things? At work? In life? Often we hear about how we need to take action quickly, but in this episode I want to talk about how taking your time can save you a lot of time, stress, and even money.

“Patience is the companion of wisdom.”

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]]> 314 - Think Slow, Act Fast: How to Plan and Win Erick Cloward 00:17:24 Do you have to plan things? At work? In life? Often we hear about how we need to take action quickly, but in this episode I want to talk about how taking your time can save you a lot of time, stress, and even money. “Patience is the companion of wisdom.” —Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTub... Do you have to plan things? At work? In life? Often we hear about how we need to take action quickly, but in this episode I want to talk about how taking your time can save you a lot of time, stress, and even money. “Patience is the companion of wisdom.” —Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTub... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, how big things get done, epictetus, planning false full 314 Buzzsprout-15768735 313 - Q & A: Why Stoicism, Dealing with Narcissists, Agency, Acceptance and Boundaries This weeks episode is another Q & A. I took some questions that I get in daily life, such as why I practice Stoicism as my guiding principles in life. I also talk about dealing with narcissists, acceptance of others, and how to have more agency in your life. If you'd like to ask me a question, just comment or send me a DM on social media at one of the links below!

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]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/313-q-a-why-stoicism-dealing-with-narcissists-agency-acceptance-and-boundaries/ This weeks episode is another Q & A. I took some questions that I get in daily life, such as why I practice Stoicism as my guiding principles in life. I also talk about dealing with narcissists, acceptance of others, and how to have more agency in your life. If you'd like to ask me a question, just comment or send me a DM on social media at one of the links below!

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]]> 313 - Q & A: Why Stoicism, Dealing with Narcissists, Agency, Acceptance and Boundaries Erick Cloward 00:17:20 This weeks episode is another Q & A. I took some questions that I get in daily life, such as why I practice Stoicism as my guiding principles in life. I also talk about dealing with narcissists, acceptance of others, and how to have more agency in your life. If you'd like to ask me a question, just comment or send me a DM on social media at one of the links below! Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoi... This weeks episode is another Q & A. I took some questions that I get in daily life, such as why I practice Stoicism as my guiding principles in life. I also talk about dealing with narcissists, acceptance of others, and how to have more agency in your life. If you'd like to ask me a question, just comment or send me a DM on social media at one of the links below! Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoi... stoicism, boundaries, stoic philosophy, virtue, acceptance, narcissists false full 313 Buzzsprout-15719748 312 - Stoicism in Action: Interview with Shawn Sarazin This weeks episode is an interview with one of my listeners, Sean Sarazan. Sean has a unique story about how he has put Stoicism into action. After decades of dealing with a recurring health issue, he made the dramatic decision to have his leg amputated. For many this decision would be devastating, but Sean, a practicing Stoic, was well prepared to deal with the changes and has found strength in facing the challenge. Join me as we talk about how he prepared for this decision and how he came out the other side.

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]]> Mon, 9 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/312-stoicism-in-action-interview-with-shawn-sarazin/ This weeks episode is an interview with one of my listeners, Sean Sarazan. Sean has a unique story about how he has put Stoicism into action. After decades of dealing with a recurring health issue, he made the dramatic decision to have his leg amputated. For many this decision would be devastating, but Sean, a practicing Stoic, was well prepared to deal with the changes and has found strength in facing the challenge. Join me as we talk about how he prepared for this decision and how he came out the other side.

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]]> 312 - Stoicism in Action: Interview with Shawn Sarazin Erick Cloward 00:38:58 This weeks episode is an interview with one of my listeners, Sean Sarazan. Sean has a unique story about how he has put Stoicism into action. After decades of dealing with a recurring health issue, he made the dramatic decision to have his leg amputated. For many this decision would be devastating, but Sean, a practicing Stoic, was well prepared to deal with the changes and has found strength in facing the challenge. Join me as we talk about how he prepared for this decision and how he came o... This weeks episode is an interview with one of my listeners, Sean Sarazan. Sean has a unique story about how he has put Stoicism into action. After decades of dealing with a recurring health issue, he made the dramatic decision to have his leg amputated. For many this decision would be devastating, but Sean, a practicing Stoic, was well prepared to deal with the changes and has found strength in facing the challenge. Join me as we talk about how he prepared for this decision and how he came o... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, challenges false full 312 Buzzsprout-15681794 311 - Open Mind, Open Heart: Stoicism and Human Connection Do you feel connected to the people around you? Do you struggle to get close to those you care about? In this episode I want to discuss how Stoicism can help you develop deeper and more connected relationships with the people in your life.

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]]> Mon, 2 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/311-open-mind-open-heart-stoicism-and-human-connection/ Do you feel connected to the people around you? Do you struggle to get close to those you care about? In this episode I want to discuss how Stoicism can help you develop deeper and more connected relationships with the people in your life.

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]]> 311 - Open Mind, Open Heart: Stoicism and Human Connection Erick Cloward 00:15:08 Do you feel connected to the people around you? Do you struggle to get close to those you care about? In this episode I want to discuss how Stoicism can help you develop deeper and more connected relationships with the people in your life. “One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Orde... Do you feel connected to the people around you? Do you struggle to get close to those you care about? In this episode I want to discuss how Stoicism can help you develop deeper and more connected relationships with the people in your life. “One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.” —Seneca Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Orde... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, epictetus, connection false full 311 Buzzsprout-15644251 310 - Overcoming Trauma & How Hardships Make You Who You Are with J.R. Martinez In this week episode I had an engaging and wide ranging conversation with J.R. Martinez. J.R. is a motivational speaker, actor, and entertainer. J.R is also an Iraqi war veteran, who suffered from injuries from a roadside bomb burning over 40% of his body with significant scarring on his face and head. The road to recovery was long and challenging, but J.R. took the lessons he learned and turned them to his advantage. He auditioned for All My Children for a small role that later expanded into a 3 year stint. In 2011 he went on Dancing with the Stars and ended up winning the top trophy that year. He has spoken to audiences all over the world with his story of perseverance and how to turned challenges into opportunities for growth.

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]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward, J.R. Martinez) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/310-overcoming-trauma-how-hardships-make-you-who-you-are-with-j-r-martinez/ In this week episode I had an engaging and wide ranging conversation with J.R. Martinez. J.R. is a motivational speaker, actor, and entertainer. J.R is also an Iraqi war veteran, who suffered from injuries from a roadside bomb burning over 40% of his body with significant scarring on his face and head. The road to recovery was long and challenging, but J.R. took the lessons he learned and turned them to his advantage. He auditioned for All My Children for a small role that later expanded into a 3 year stint. In 2011 he went on Dancing with the Stars and ended up winning the top trophy that year. He has spoken to audiences all over the world with his story of perseverance and how to turned challenges into opportunities for growth.

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]]> 310 - Overcoming Trauma & How Hardships Make You Who You Are with J.R. Martinez Erick Cloward, J.R. Martinez 01:36:00 In this week episode I had an engaging and wide ranging conversation with J.R. Martinez. J.R. is a motivational speaker, actor, and entertainer. J.R is also an Iraqi war veteran, who suffered from injuries from a roadside bomb burning over 40% of his body with significant scarring on his face and head. The road to recovery was long and challenging, but J.R. took the lessons he learned and turned them to his advantage. He auditioned for All My Children for a small role that later expanded into... In this week episode I had an engaging and wide ranging conversation with J.R. Martinez. J.R. is a motivational speaker, actor, and entertainer. J.R is also an Iraqi war veteran, who suffered from injuries from a roadside bomb burning over 40% of his body with significant scarring on his face and head. The road to recovery was long and challenging, but J.R. took the lessons he learned and turned them to his advantage. He auditioned for All My Children for a small role that later expanded into... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, trauma, epictetus, resilience, challenges false full 310 Buzzsprout-15600616 309 - Think Again: Stoic Tools to Dismantle Confirmation Bias Do you struggle with confirmation bias? Do you even know what confirmation bias is? In this episode I want to delve into the concept of confirmation bias and how what you already know and believe can influence you to make poor decisions.


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—Richard Feynman

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]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/309-think-again-stoic-tools-to-dismantle-confirmation-bias/ Do you struggle with confirmation bias? Do you even know what confirmation bias is? In this episode I want to delve into the concept of confirmation bias and how what you already know and believe can influence you to make poor decisions.


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]]> 309 - Think Again: Stoic Tools to Dismantle Confirmation Bias Erick Cloward 00:12:20 Do you struggle with confirmation bias? Do you even know what confirmation bias is? In this episode I want to delve into the concept of confirmation bias and how what you already know and believe can influence you to make poor decisions. “The first rule is not to get fooled, and you are the easiest person to fool.” —Richard Feynman Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! ... Do you struggle with confirmation bias? Do you even know what confirmation bias is? In this episode I want to delve into the concept of confirmation bias and how what you already know and believe can influence you to make poor decisions. “The first rule is not to get fooled, and you are the easiest person to fool.” —Richard Feynman Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! ... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, epictetus, confirmation bias false full 309 Buzzsprout-15557958 308 - Don’t Panic, Go Stoic: The Stoic’s Guide for Anxiety Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the complexity of life? In this episode I want to talk about anxiety and how Stoicism can help us understand and deal with it, helping us to live a more relaxed and enjoyable life. 


“Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions—not outside.” 
— Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Fri, 9 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/308-dont-panic-go-stoic-the-stoics-guide-for-anxiety/ Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the complexity of life? In this episode I want to talk about anxiety and how Stoicism can help us understand and deal with it, helping us to live a more relaxed and enjoyable life. 


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]]> 308 - Don’t Panic, Go Stoic: The Stoic’s Guide for Anxiety Erick Cloward 00:15:04 Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the complexity of life? In this episode I want to talk about anxiety and how Stoicism can help us understand and deal with it, helping us to live a more relaxed and enjoyable life. “Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions—not outside.” — Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment... Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the complexity of life? In this episode I want to talk about anxiety and how Stoicism can help us understand and deal with it, helping us to live a more relaxed and enjoyable life. “Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions—not outside.” — Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, epictetus, anxiety false full 308 Buzzsprout-15509301 307 - Interview With Author and Human Behavior Expert Dr. John Demartini This week's episode is an interview with author and human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini. We had a fascinating conversation about metaphysics, panpsychism, embracing opposites and more. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

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]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/307-interview-with-author-and-human-behavior-expert-dr-john-demartini/ This week's episode is an interview with author and human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini. We had a fascinating conversation about metaphysics, panpsychism, embracing opposites and more. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

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]]> 307 - Interview With Author and Human Behavior Expert Dr. John Demartini Erick Cloward 01:40:51 This week's episode is an interview with author and human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini. We had a fascinating conversation about metaphysics, panpsychism, embracing opposites and more. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads... This week's episode is an interview with author and human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini. We had a fascinating conversation about metaphysics, panpsychism, embracing opposites and more. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads... stoicism, consciousness, stoic philosophy, panpsychism, metaphysics false full 307 Buzzsprout-15468597 306 - Interview With Author and Productivity Expert Sam Bennett This week I have my friend Sam Bennett on my podcast. Sam is the author of several books on creativity and productivity, and has just released her third book The 15 Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done. We had a great conversation on how to get your ideas into action, facing imposter syndrome, and Sam's plan of world domination. You can find out more about same at therealsambennett.com. I hope you enjoy this fun and wide ranging conversation.

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]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/306-interview-with-author-and-productivity-expert-sam-bennett/ This week I have my friend Sam Bennett on my podcast. Sam is the author of several books on creativity and productivity, and has just released her third book The 15 Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done. We had a great conversation on how to get your ideas into action, facing imposter syndrome, and Sam's plan of world domination. You can find out more about same at therealsambennett.com. I hope you enjoy this fun and wide ranging conversation.

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]]> 306 - Interview With Author and Productivity Expert Sam Bennett Erick Cloward 01:37:03 This week I have my friend Sam Bennett on my podcast. Sam is the author of several books on creativity and productivity, and has just released her third book The 15 Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done. We had a great conversation on how to get your ideas into action, facing imposter syndrome, and Sam's plan of world domination. You can find out more about same at therealsambennett.com. I hope you enjoy this fun and wide ranging conversation. Send us Fan Mail The Buil... This week I have my friend Sam Bennett on my podcast. Sam is the author of several books on creativity and productivity, and has just released her third book The 15 Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done. We had a great conversation on how to get your ideas into action, facing imposter syndrome, and Sam's plan of world domination. You can find out more about same at therealsambennett.com. I hope you enjoy this fun and wide ranging conversation. Send us Fan Mail The Buil... stoicism, stoic philosophy, sam bennett, productivity, creativity false full 306 Buzzsprout-15436221 305 - Q & A: Friendship, Religion, Purpose, and Arguments This weeks episode is a question and answer episode. I'm just getting over Covid, and as much as I'd like to have written another episode, I've been absolutely exhausted. So I gathered some questions from my listeners and did my best to answer them from a Stoic perspective. Please feel free to post any questions you might have to any of my social media accounts or in the comments section on youtube for this video. 

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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/305-q-a-friendship-religion-purpose-and-arguments/ This weeks episode is a question and answer episode. I'm just getting over Covid, and as much as I'd like to have written another episode, I've been absolutely exhausted. So I gathered some questions from my listeners and did my best to answer them from a Stoic perspective. Please feel free to post any questions you might have to any of my social media accounts or in the comments section on youtube for this video. 

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]]> 305 - Q & A: Friendship, Religion, Purpose, and Arguments Erick Cloward 00:21:23 This weeks episode is a question and answer episode. I'm just getting over Covid, and as much as I'd like to have written another episode, I've been absolutely exhausted. So I gathered some questions from my listeners and did my best to answer them from a Stoic perspective. Please feel free to post any questions you might have to any of my social media accounts or in the comments section on youtube for this video. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building menta... This weeks episode is a question and answer episode. I'm just getting over Covid, and as much as I'd like to have written another episode, I've been absolutely exhausted. So I gathered some questions from my listeners and did my best to answer them from a Stoic perspective. Please feel free to post any questions you might have to any of my social media accounts or in the comments section on youtube for this video. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building menta... stoicism, purpose, religion, stoic philosophy, arguments, friendship false full 305 Buzzsprout-15361715 304 - Interview With Stoic Author and Investor Darius Foroux This weeks episode is an interview with Stoic author and investor, Darius Foroux. His upcoming book, The Stoic Path to Wealth, is all about investing and using Stoic principles to develop a bulletproof mindset when investing. He gives practical and low stress ideas about what you can do to build wealth over the long term while managing anxiety about your money.

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]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward, Darius Foroux) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/304-interview-with-stoic-author-and-investor-darius-foroux/ This weeks episode is an interview with Stoic author and investor, Darius Foroux. His upcoming book, The Stoic Path to Wealth, is all about investing and using Stoic principles to develop a bulletproof mindset when investing. He gives practical and low stress ideas about what you can do to build wealth over the long term while managing anxiety about your money.

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]]> 304 - Interview With Stoic Author and Investor Darius Foroux Erick Cloward, Darius Foroux 01:11:42 This weeks episode is an interview with Stoic author and investor, Darius Foroux. His upcoming book, The Stoic Path to Wealth, is all about investing and using Stoic principles to develop a bulletproof mindset when investing. He gives practical and low stress ideas about what you can do to build wealth over the long term while managing anxiety about your money. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 10... This weeks episode is an interview with Stoic author and investor, Darius Foroux. His upcoming book, The Stoic Path to Wealth, is all about investing and using Stoic principles to develop a bulletproof mindset when investing. He gives practical and low stress ideas about what you can do to build wealth over the long term while managing anxiety about your money. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 10... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, epictetus, investing, money false full 304 Buzzsprout-15328684 303 - The Antidote to Anger: The Art of Stoic Acceptance Do you struggle with anger? Why do you think you get angry? What can you do to manage your anger better? ln this episode I talk about how Stoicism can help you to get a grip on your anger, and lead a more peaceful life.

“If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?”

—Rumi

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]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/303-the-antidote-to-anger-the-art-of-stoic-acceptance/ Do you struggle with anger? Why do you think you get angry? What can you do to manage your anger better? ln this episode I talk about how Stoicism can help you to get a grip on your anger, and lead a more peaceful life.

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]]> 303 - The Antidote to Anger: The Art of Stoic Acceptance Erick Cloward 00:15:28 Do you struggle with anger? Why do you think you get angry? What can you do to manage your anger better? ln this episode I talk about how Stoicism can help you to get a grip on your anger, and lead a more peaceful life. “If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?” —Rumi Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee ... Do you struggle with anger? Why do you think you get angry? What can you do to manage your anger better? ln this episode I talk about how Stoicism can help you to get a grip on your anger, and lead a more peaceful life. “If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?” —Rumi Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee ... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, anger, epictetus, acceptance false full 303 Buzzsprout-15280423 302 - Stoic Fatherhood: Timeless Wisdom for Modern Dads Being a father is a challenge, but Stoicism is a remarkable framework that we can lean upon to face the obstacles of fatherhood, and raise good kids.

"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."

— Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/302-stoic-fatherhood-timeless-wisdom-for-modern-dads/ Being a father is a challenge, but Stoicism is a remarkable framework that we can lean upon to face the obstacles of fatherhood, and raise good kids.

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]]> 302 - Stoic Fatherhood: Timeless Wisdom for Modern Dads Erick Cloward 00:19:34 Being a father is a challenge, but Stoicism is a remarkable framework that we can lean upon to face the obstacles of fatherhood, and raise good kids. "Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one." — Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagr... Being a father is a challenge, but Stoicism is a remarkable framework that we can lean upon to face the obstacles of fatherhood, and raise good kids. "Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one." — Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagr... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, epictetus, fatherhood false full 302 Buzzsprout-15250178 301- Q&A Episode: Morning Routines, Mantras, and Quarter Life Crisis. This week I sit down and answer listener questions. I talk about how to apply Stoicism on morning routines, what mantras I use in my life to help keep me in the right mindset, how to detach from abusive people, and advice for managing a quarter life crisis.

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]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/301-qa-episode-morning-routines-mantras-and-quarter-life-crisis/ This week I sit down and answer listener questions. I talk about how to apply Stoicism on morning routines, what mantras I use in my life to help keep me in the right mindset, how to detach from abusive people, and advice for managing a quarter life crisis.

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]]> 301- Q&A Episode: Morning Routines, Mantras, and Quarter Life Crisis. Erick Cloward 00:27:45 This week I sit down and answer listener questions. I talk about how to apply Stoicism on morning routines, what mantras I use in my life to help keep me in the right mindset, how to detach from abusive people, and advice for managing a quarter life crisis. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on... This week I sit down and answer listener questions. I talk about how to apply Stoicism on morning routines, what mantras I use in my life to help keep me in the right mindset, how to detach from abusive people, and advice for managing a quarter life crisis. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, epictetus false full 301 Buzzsprout-15198945 300 - The Importance of Friendship from a Stoic Perspective 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."
—Seneca

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]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/300-the-importance-of-friendship-from-a-stoic-perspective/ 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."
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]]> 300 - The Importance of Friendship from a Stoic Perspective Erick Cloward 00:19:35 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." —Seneca Check out this great video of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman interviewing each other. It's fantastic! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S99iQH2Rvg Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discip... 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." —Seneca Check out this great video of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman interviewing each other. It's fantastic! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S99iQH2Rvg Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discip... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, epictetus false full 300 Buzzsprout-15157655 299 - Imposter Syndrome: Who Do You Think You Are 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 Aurelius

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]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/299-imposter-syndrome-who-do-you-think-you-are/ 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.”

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]]> 299 - Imposter Syndrome: Who Do You Think You Are Erick Cloward 00:11:49 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 Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is n... 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 Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is n... false full 299 Buzzsprout-15119427 298 - A Map is Good, A Compass is Better 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 pleasures, doing nothing without a purpose, nor yet falsely and with hypocrisy.”

—Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 20:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/298-a-map-is-good-a-compass-is-better/ 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 pleasures, doing nothing without a purpose, nor yet falsely and with hypocrisy.”

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]]> 298 - A Map is Good, A Compass is Better Erick Cloward 00:09:27 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 pleasures, doing nothing... 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 pleasures, doing nothing... false full 298 Buzzsprout-15032561 297 - From Socrates to Seneca: The Timeless Power of a Good Question 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 Mill

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]]> Wed, 8 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/297-from-socrates-to-seneca-the-timeless-power-of-a-good-question/ 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.”

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]]> 297 - From Socrates to Seneca: The Timeless Power of a Good Question Erick Cloward 00:11:54 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 Mill Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://s... 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 Mill Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://s... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, stoic philosophy, epictetus false full 297 Buzzsprout-14951023 296 - How to Handle Frustration 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. 

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]]> 296 - How to Handle Frustration Erick Cloward 00:13:21 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. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind p... 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. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind p... false full 296 Buzzsprout-14870762 295 - How to Lead Like a Stoic Emperor: The Timeless Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius 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."

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]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/295-how-to-lead-like-a-stoic-emperor-the-timeless-wisdom-of-marcus-aurelius/ 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.

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]]> 295 - How to Lead Like a Stoic Emperor: The Timeless Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius Erick Cloward 00:11:04 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 Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoi... 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 Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoi... false full 295 Buzzsprout-14820327 294 - The Ripple Effect of Small Acts of Kindness: A Stoic Perspective Does the world seem more divided and angry? Does it feel like it’s hard to trust others in our society? Today I want to talk about how the small things we do can have a bigger impact than you think.

"Kindness is mankind's greatest delight."

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]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/294-the-ripple-effect-of-small-acts-of-kindness-a-stoic-perspective/ Does the world seem more divided and angry? Does it feel like it’s hard to trust others in our society? Today I want to talk about how the small things we do can have a bigger impact than you think.

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]]> 294 - The Ripple Effect of Small Acts of Kindness: A Stoic Perspective Erick Cloward 00:11:01 Does the world seem more divided and angry? Does it feel like it’s hard to trust others in our society? Today I want to talk about how the small things we do can have a bigger impact than you think. "Kindness is mankind's greatest delight." — Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! F... Does the world seem more divided and angry? Does it feel like it’s hard to trust others in our society? Today I want to talk about how the small things we do can have a bigger impact than you think. "Kindness is mankind's greatest delight." — Marcus Aurelius Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! F... false full 294 80zk9mr1 293 - Perception is Reality Are you aware of how your perspective influences how you see reality? Today I want to talk about how the Stoics teach us that our perspective shapes our reality.“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.— Anias Nin

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]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:28:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/293-perception-is-reality/ Are you aware of how your perspective influences how you see reality? Today I want to talk about how the Stoics teach us that our perspective shapes our reality.“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.— Anias Nin

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]]> 293 - Perception is Reality Erick Cloward 00:12:36 Are you aware of how your perspective influences how you see reality? Today I want to talk about how the Stoics teach us that our perspective shapes our reality.“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.— Anias Nin Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or thre... Are you aware of how your perspective influences how you see reality? Today I want to talk about how the Stoics teach us that our perspective shapes our reality.“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.— Anias Nin Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or thre... false full 293 j02z9wr0 292 - Interview With Ori Halevy: Comedian and Comedy Writer In this episode I sit down and talk with comedian and comedy writer Ori Halevy. Ori, originally from Israel, is prominent in the large English speaking comedy in Berlin. We had a fun conversation talking about philosophy, comedy, anxiety, and why you need to laugh at life. You can find him on instagram at https://instgram.com/orihalevy_bigoldjew and https://instagram.com/epicomedyberlinA transcript of the audio will be posted on the podcast website at https://stoic.coffee/blog/292-interview-with-ori-halevy/

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]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:24:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/292-interview-with-ori-halevy-comedian-and-comedy-writer/ In this episode I sit down and talk with comedian and comedy writer Ori Halevy. Ori, originally from Israel, is prominent in the large English speaking comedy in Berlin. We had a fun conversation talking about philosophy, comedy, anxiety, and why you need to laugh at life. You can find him on instagram at https://instgram.com/orihalevy_bigoldjew and https://instagram.com/epicomedyberlinA transcript of the audio will be posted on the podcast website at https://stoic.coffee/blog/292-interview-with-ori-halevy/

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]]> 292 - Interview With Ori Halevy: Comedian and Comedy Writer Erick Cloward 01:39:26 In this episode I sit down and talk with comedian and comedy writer Ori Halevy. Ori, originally from Israel, is prominent in the large English speaking comedy in Berlin. We had a fun conversation talking about philosophy, comedy, anxiety, and why you need to laugh at life. You can find him on instagram at https://instgram.com/orihalevy_bigoldjew and https://instagram.com/epicomedyberlinA transcript of the audio will be posted on the podcast website at https://stoic.coffee/blog/292-interview-w... In this episode I sit down and talk with comedian and comedy writer Ori Halevy. Ori, originally from Israel, is prominent in the large English speaking comedy in Berlin. We had a fun conversation talking about philosophy, comedy, anxiety, and why you need to laugh at life. You can find him on instagram at https://instgram.com/orihalevy_bigoldjew and https://instagram.com/epicomedyberlinA transcript of the audio will be posted on the podcast website at https://stoic.coffee/blog/292-interview-w... stoicism, comedy, philosophy, humor false full 292 z1ryz6j0 291 - Finding Your Genius: Flipping Your Flaws Into Features Do you think that you have strengths and weaknesses? What if I told you that you don’t? Today I want to talk about how strengths and weaknesses are all a matter of perspective and context."Strive for excellence, not perfection, because we often find excellence in our imperfections." —Harriet Braiker

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]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:20:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/291-finding-your-genius-flipping-your-flaws-into-features/ Do you think that you have strengths and weaknesses? What if I told you that you don’t? Today I want to talk about how strengths and weaknesses are all a matter of perspective and context."Strive for excellence, not perfection, because we often find excellence in our imperfections." —Harriet Braiker

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]]> 291 - Finding Your Genius: Flipping Your Flaws Into Features Erick Cloward 00:11:29 Do you think that you have strengths and weaknesses? What if I told you that you don’t? Today I want to talk about how strengths and weaknesses are all a matter of perspective and context."Strive for excellence, not perfection, because we often find excellence in our imperfections." —Harriet BraikerSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coff... Do you think that you have strengths and weaknesses? What if I told you that you don’t? Today I want to talk about how strengths and weaknesses are all a matter of perspective and context."Strive for excellence, not perfection, because we often find excellence in our imperfections." —Harriet BraikerSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coff... false full 291 805zrqr1 290 - Laughing With The Stoics: Finding Humor on the Path to Virtue Do you think that Stoics are too serious and all business? Do you think that if you adopt Stoic principles that you can’t have fun? Today I want to talk about humor and some of the misconceptions of Stoicism.“It’s better for us to laugh at life than to cry over it.”— Seneca

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]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2024 17:13:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/290-laughing-with-the-stoics-finding-humor-on-the-path-to-virtue/ Do you think that Stoics are too serious and all business? Do you think that if you adopt Stoic principles that you can’t have fun? Today I want to talk about humor and some of the misconceptions of Stoicism.“It’s better for us to laugh at life than to cry over it.”— Seneca

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]]> 290 - Laughing With The Stoics: Finding Humor on the Path to Virtue Erick Cloward 00:11:10 Do you think that Stoics are too serious and all business? Do you think that if you adopt Stoic principles that you can’t have fun? Today I want to talk about humor and some of the misconceptions of Stoicism.“It’s better for us to laugh at life than to cry over it.”— SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouT... Do you think that Stoics are too serious and all business? Do you think that if you adopt Stoic principles that you can’t have fun? Today I want to talk about humor and some of the misconceptions of Stoicism.“It’s better for us to laugh at life than to cry over it.”— SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouT... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, laughter, epictetus, philosophy false full 290 k18zm8w1 289 - Interview with Mark Tuitert: Olympic Gold Medalist Speed Skater and Stoic Author This week's episode is an interview with Mark Tuitert, an Olympic gold medalist speed skater and Stoic author. We sat down in his home outside of Amsterdam and had a wonderful conversation about discipline, handling stress, forgiving parents, and about his new book The Stoic Mindset. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the conversation. You can find out more about Mark Tuitert at https://marktuitert.nl

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]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:26:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/289-interview-with-mark-tuitert-olympic-gold-medalist-speed-skater-and-stoic-author/ This week's episode is an interview with Mark Tuitert, an Olympic gold medalist speed skater and Stoic author. We sat down in his home outside of Amsterdam and had a wonderful conversation about discipline, handling stress, forgiving parents, and about his new book The Stoic Mindset. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the conversation. You can find out more about Mark Tuitert at https://marktuitert.nl

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]]> 289 - Interview with Mark Tuitert: Olympic Gold Medalist Speed Skater and Stoic Author Erick Cloward 01:08:57 This week's episode is an interview with Mark Tuitert, an Olympic gold medalist speed skater and Stoic author. We sat down in his home outside of Amsterdam and had a wonderful conversation about discipline, handling stress, forgiving parents, and about his new book The Stoic Mindset. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the conversation. You can find out more about Mark Tuitert at https://marktuitert.nlSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental di... This week's episode is an interview with Mark Tuitert, an Olympic gold medalist speed skater and Stoic author. We sat down in his home outside of Amsterdam and had a wonderful conversation about discipline, handling stress, forgiving parents, and about his new book The Stoic Mindset. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the conversation. You can find out more about Mark Tuitert at https://marktuitert.nlSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental di... stoicism, mark tuitert, philosophy false full 289 l04z7260 288 - Starting Stoicism “The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.”— Marcus AureliusAre you new to Stoicism and want to know where to get started in learning about it and how to apply it in your life? Then this episode is for you. One of the things that I appreciate about Stoicism is that it’s very practical philosophy, and there are a lot of ideas and principles that have stood the test of time because they work in helping you live a good life. There are also misconceptions about what stoicism is and what it isn’t so today I’m going to walk you through the basics of what stoicism is, and how you can start applying it in your life immediately.

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]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:53:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/288-starting-stoicism/ “The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.”— Marcus AureliusAre you new to Stoicism and want to know where to get started in learning about it and how to apply it in your life? Then this episode is for you. One of the things that I appreciate about Stoicism is that it’s very practical philosophy, and there are a lot of ideas and principles that have stood the test of time because they work in helping you live a good life. There are also misconceptions about what stoicism is and what it isn’t so today I’m going to walk you through the basics of what stoicism is, and how you can start applying it in your life immediately.

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]]> 288 - Starting Stoicism Erick Cloward 00:15:47 “The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.”— Marcus AureliusAre you new to Stoicism and want to know where to get started in learning about it and how to apply it in your life? Then this episode is for you. One of the things that I appreciate about Stoicism is that it’s very practical philosophy, and there are a lot of ideas and principles that have stood the test of time because they work in helping you live a g... “The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.”— Marcus AureliusAre you new to Stoicism and want to know where to get started in learning about it and how to apply it in your life? Then this episode is for you. One of the things that I appreciate about Stoicism is that it’s very practical philosophy, and there are a lot of ideas and principles that have stood the test of time because they work in helping you live a g... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 288 p0krj851 287 - Interview With Constantin Morun from Unleash Thyself This week's episode is an interview with Constantin Morin, from the Unleash Thyself podcast. Constantin and I had a great conversation a couple of weeks ago and he's just a really warm and very insightful guy and I really enjoyed the conversation with him. I really appreciate his insights into developing the type of person that you want to become and getting over those internal blocks that keep you from reaching your full potential. I hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation.

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]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:36:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/287-interview-with-constantin-morun-from-unleash-thyself/ This week's episode is an interview with Constantin Morin, from the Unleash Thyself podcast. Constantin and I had a great conversation a couple of weeks ago and he's just a really warm and very insightful guy and I really enjoyed the conversation with him. I really appreciate his insights into developing the type of person that you want to become and getting over those internal blocks that keep you from reaching your full potential. I hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation.

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]]> 287 - Interview With Constantin Morun from Unleash Thyself Erick Cloward 01:40:05 This week's episode is an interview with Constantin Morin, from the Unleash Thyself podcast. Constantin and I had a great conversation a couple of weeks ago and he's just a really warm and very insightful guy and I really enjoyed the conversation with him. I really appreciate his insights into developing the type of person that you want to become and getting over those internal blocks that keep you from reaching your full potential. I hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation.Send us Fan ... This week's episode is an interview with Constantin Morin, from the Unleash Thyself podcast. Constantin and I had a great conversation a couple of weeks ago and he's just a really warm and very insightful guy and I really enjoyed the conversation with him. I really appreciate his insights into developing the type of person that you want to become and getting over those internal blocks that keep you from reaching your full potential. I hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation.Send us Fan ... stoicism, unleash thyself, philosophy, stoic coffee break false full 287 80n7qlw1 286 - Remember Death "It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time." — Samuel JohnsonHow often do you think about your death? Do you go through your life just ignoring it and thinking that it’s always a long way off? Today I want to talk about why considering your death each day can make your life richer, fuller, and happier.

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]]> Tue, 6 Feb 2024 09:22:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/286-remember-death/ "It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time." — Samuel JohnsonHow often do you think about your death? Do you go through your life just ignoring it and thinking that it’s always a long way off? Today I want to talk about why considering your death each day can make your life richer, fuller, and happier.

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]]> 286 - Remember Death Erick Cloward 00:10:46 "It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time." — Samuel JohnsonHow often do you think about your death? Do you go through your life just ignoring it and thinking that it’s always a long way off? Today I want to talk about why considering your death each day can make your life richer, fuller, and happier.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book S... "It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time." — Samuel JohnsonHow often do you think about your death? Do you go through your life just ignoring it and thinking that it’s always a long way off? Today I want to talk about why considering your death each day can make your life richer, fuller, and happier.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book S... false full 286 60m7rj30 285 - Ambition or Contentment "Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will—then your life will flow well."— EpictetusOne of the key aspects of stoicism is to be content with what we have. So how does this balance with ambition? If you are content, does that mean that you shouldn’t be striving to accomplish your goals? Today I want to talk about how stoicism can help you accomplish your goals while still finding contentment in your daily life.

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]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:54:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/285-ambition-or-contentment/ "Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will—then your life will flow well."— EpictetusOne of the key aspects of stoicism is to be content with what we have. So how does this balance with ambition? If you are content, does that mean that you shouldn’t be striving to accomplish your goals? Today I want to talk about how stoicism can help you accomplish your goals while still finding contentment in your daily life.

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]]> 285 - Ambition or Contentment Erick Cloward 00:13:28 "Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will—then your life will flow well."— EpictetusOne of the key aspects of stoicism is to be content with what we have. So how does this balance with ambition? If you are content, does that mean that you shouldn’t be striving to accomplish your goals? Today I want to talk about how stoicism can help you accomplish your goals while still finding contentment in your daily life.Send us... "Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will—then your life will flow well."— EpictetusOne of the key aspects of stoicism is to be content with what we have. So how does this balance with ambition? If you are content, does that mean that you shouldn’t be striving to accomplish your goals? Today I want to talk about how stoicism can help you accomplish your goals while still finding contentment in your daily life.Send us... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, ambition, philosophy, contentment, mindfulness false full 285 l04zpqw0 284 - Q & A - Daily life, God, Difficult People, and Politics This week's episode is going to be a little bit different. I've been traveling quite a bit. I am now in Amsterdam. And so I put a post out on social media a couple of weeks ago. I guess about a week or so ago, that I'm going to do a question and answer episode. This is the first time I've done this, but I thought it might be interesting to give it a go. I had some people on social media ask me some questions, I also asked some of my friends for their questions about Stoicism and just kind of about life and philosophy in general, and we'll see how this goes.

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]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:42:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/284-q-a-daily-life-god-difficult-people-and-politics/ This week's episode is going to be a little bit different. I've been traveling quite a bit. I am now in Amsterdam. And so I put a post out on social media a couple of weeks ago. I guess about a week or so ago, that I'm going to do a question and answer episode. This is the first time I've done this, but I thought it might be interesting to give it a go. I had some people on social media ask me some questions, I also asked some of my friends for their questions about Stoicism and just kind of about life and philosophy in general, and we'll see how this goes.

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]]> 284 - Q & A - Daily life, God, Difficult People, and Politics Erick Cloward 00:19:01 This week's episode is going to be a little bit different. I've been traveling quite a bit. I am now in Amsterdam. And so I put a post out on social media a couple of weeks ago. I guess about a week or so ago, that I'm going to do a question and answer episode. This is the first time I've done this, but I thought it might be interesting to give it a go. I had some people on social media ask me some questions, I also asked some of my friends for their questions about Stoicism and just kind of ... This week's episode is going to be a little bit different. I've been traveling quite a bit. I am now in Amsterdam. And so I put a post out on social media a couple of weeks ago. I guess about a week or so ago, that I'm going to do a question and answer episode. This is the first time I've done this, but I thought it might be interesting to give it a go. I had some people on social media ask me some questions, I also asked some of my friends for their questions about Stoicism and just kind of ... false full 284 m1j7rp50 283 - Interview With Entrepreneur Gavan Wilhite This weeks episode is an interview with Gavan Wilhite. Gavan has been an entrepreneur for over a decade and has had a few successes and a few misses. His most successful exit was when his company AltSpaceVR was purchased by Microsoft. We discuss how to use stoicism in entrepreneurship and person life to manage emotions, take risks and follow your personal principles. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed making it. You can find more information on Gavan at https://wilhite.io

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]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:17:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/283-interview-with-entrepreneur-gavan-wilhite/ This weeks episode is an interview with Gavan Wilhite. Gavan has been an entrepreneur for over a decade and has had a few successes and a few misses. His most successful exit was when his company AltSpaceVR was purchased by Microsoft. We discuss how to use stoicism in entrepreneurship and person life to manage emotions, take risks and follow your personal principles. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed making it. You can find more information on Gavan at https://wilhite.io

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]]> 283 - Interview With Entrepreneur Gavan Wilhite Erick Cloward 01:26:38 This weeks episode is an interview with Gavan Wilhite. Gavan has been an entrepreneur for over a decade and has had a few successes and a few misses. His most successful exit was when his company AltSpaceVR was purchased by Microsoft. We discuss how to use stoicism in entrepreneurship and person life to manage emotions, take risks and follow your personal principles. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed making it. You can find more information on Gavan at https://wilhite.ioSen... This weeks episode is an interview with Gavan Wilhite. Gavan has been an entrepreneur for over a decade and has had a few successes and a few misses. His most successful exit was when his company AltSpaceVR was purchased by Microsoft. We discuss how to use stoicism in entrepreneurship and person life to manage emotions, take risks and follow your personal principles. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed making it. You can find more information on Gavan at https://wilhite.ioSen... stoicism, philosophy, entrepreneurship false full 283 219zrw30 282 - Timeless Principles For Handling a Changing World "Everything is in a state of flux, and nothing remains the same. So be prepared for change, and embrace it as a natural part of life." — Marcus AureliusFar too often we’re focused on the things that change in this world and in our lives. But what are the things that don’t change? Today I want to talk about things we can build on that can help us through the ever flowing tide of changes that happen in our lives.

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]]> Sat, 6 Jan 2024 20:30:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/282-timeless-principles-for-handling-a-changing-world/ "Everything is in a state of flux, and nothing remains the same. So be prepared for change, and embrace it as a natural part of life." — Marcus AureliusFar too often we’re focused on the things that change in this world and in our lives. But what are the things that don’t change? Today I want to talk about things we can build on that can help us through the ever flowing tide of changes that happen in our lives.

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]]> 282 - Timeless Principles For Handling a Changing World Erick Cloward 00:10:01 "Everything is in a state of flux, and nothing remains the same. So be prepared for change, and embrace it as a natural part of life." — Marcus AureliusFar too often we’re focused on the things that change in this world and in our lives. But what are the things that don’t change? Today I want to talk about things we can build on that can help us through the ever flowing tide of changes that happen in our lives.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipli... "Everything is in a state of flux, and nothing remains the same. So be prepared for change, and embrace it as a natural part of life." — Marcus AureliusFar too often we’re focused on the things that change in this world and in our lives. But what are the things that don’t change? Today I want to talk about things we can build on that can help us through the ever flowing tide of changes that happen in our lives.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipli... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 282 70wpqxv1 281 - Self-Discipline is Self-Care “If you are tired, rest. It is not a sign of weakness, but a sign that you have been working hard and need to recharge.” — EpictetusWhat do you think of when you hear the term “self-care”? Do you think of indulgences like triple chocolate ice cream or a bottle of wine? When you think of self-discipline, do you think of depriving yourself of the things you enjoy? Today I want dig a little deeper and think about what self-care really means and why it’s important for us to take time out and pay some attention to ourselves.

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]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 19:20:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/281-self-discipline-is-self-care/ “If you are tired, rest. It is not a sign of weakness, but a sign that you have been working hard and need to recharge.” — EpictetusWhat do you think of when you hear the term “self-care”? Do you think of indulgences like triple chocolate ice cream or a bottle of wine? When you think of self-discipline, do you think of depriving yourself of the things you enjoy? Today I want dig a little deeper and think about what self-care really means and why it’s important for us to take time out and pay some attention to ourselves.

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]]> 281 - Self-Discipline is Self-Care Erick Cloward 00:10:40 “If you are tired, rest. It is not a sign of weakness, but a sign that you have been working hard and need to recharge.” — EpictetusWhat do you think of when you hear the term “self-care”? Do you think of indulgences like triple chocolate ice cream or a bottle of wine? When you think of self-discipline, do you think of depriving yourself of the things you enjoy? Today I want dig a little deeper and think about what self-care really means and why it’s important for us to take time out and pay ... “If you are tired, rest. It is not a sign of weakness, but a sign that you have been working hard and need to recharge.” — EpictetusWhat do you think of when you hear the term “self-care”? Do you think of indulgences like triple chocolate ice cream or a bottle of wine? When you think of self-discipline, do you think of depriving yourself of the things you enjoy? Today I want dig a little deeper and think about what self-care really means and why it’s important for us to take time out and pay ... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, self-discipline, self-care, epictetus, philosophy false full 281 71v2mwx1 280 - Interview With Author Ryan Bush Ryan Bush is the author of Designing the Mind and Become Who You Are. We sat down and had an interesting conversation about a understanding self esteem and the positive case for depression.

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]]> 280 - Interview With Author Ryan Bush Erick Cloward 01:46:33 Ryan Bush is the author of Designing the Mind and Become Who You Are. We sat down and had an interesting conversation about a understanding self esteem and the positive case for depression.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! Ryan Bush is the author of Designing the Mind and Become Who You Are. We sat down and had an interesting conversation about a understanding self esteem and the positive case for depression.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 280 70wnyx31 279 - Not True But Useful “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”— Marcus AureliusCan you hold beliefs that are not true, but are useful? know that I talk a lot on here about trying to get as close to the truth as possible. But are there times when it is useful to believe something even if you’re not sure of it yourself?

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]]> 279 - Not True But Useful Erick Cloward 00:13:59 “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”— Marcus AureliusCan you hold beliefs that are not true, but are useful? know that I talk a lot on here about trying to get as close to the truth as possible. But are there times when it is useful to believe something even if you’re not sure of it yourself?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is ava... “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”— Marcus AureliusCan you hold beliefs that are not true, but are useful? know that I talk a lot on here about trying to get as close to the truth as possible. But are there times when it is useful to believe something even if you’re not sure of it yourself?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is ava... false full 279 41p4vmw1 278 - The Truth About Lying “It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.”— Noel CowardDo you lie? Do you believe that everyone lies? Why are some lies acceptable? Why should we allow people to lie without repercussions? Today I want to talk about the different kinds of lies and deceptions, and what we can do to be a bit more honest, and a little more aware when others are trying to deceive us.

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]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 23:58:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/278-the-truth-about-lying/ “It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.”— Noel CowardDo you lie? Do you believe that everyone lies? Why are some lies acceptable? Why should we allow people to lie without repercussions? Today I want to talk about the different kinds of lies and deceptions, and what we can do to be a bit more honest, and a little more aware when others are trying to deceive us.

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]]> 278 - The Truth About Lying Erick Cloward 00:16:53 “It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.”— Noel CowardDo you lie? Do you believe that everyone lies? Why are some lies acceptable? Why should we allow people to lie without repercussions? Today I want to talk about the different kinds of lies and deceptions, and what we can do to be a bit more honest, and a little more aware when others are trying to deceive us.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now... “It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.”— Noel CowardDo you lie? Do you believe that everyone lies? Why are some lies acceptable? Why should we allow people to lie without repercussions? Today I want to talk about the different kinds of lies and deceptions, and what we can do to be a bit more honest, and a little more aware when others are trying to deceive us.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now... false full 278 70wn73q1 277 - Embracing the Unexpected: How to Handle Life's Plot Twists Like a Stoic “Life is a storm that will test you unceasingly. Don’t wait for calm waters that may not arrive. Derive purpose from resilience. Learn to sail the raging sea. — @TheStoicEmperor (twitter)Do you fear the unexpected? Do you stress out when life throws you a curveball? Today I want to talk about how to handle, appreciate, and even look forward to the unexpected events that life brings your way.

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]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 22:05:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/277-embracing-the-unexpected-how-to-handle-lifes-plot-twists-like-a-stoic/ “Life is a storm that will test you unceasingly. Don’t wait for calm waters that may not arrive. Derive purpose from resilience. Learn to sail the raging sea. — @TheStoicEmperor (twitter)Do you fear the unexpected? Do you stress out when life throws you a curveball? Today I want to talk about how to handle, appreciate, and even look forward to the unexpected events that life brings your way.

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]]> 277 - Embracing the Unexpected: How to Handle Life's Plot Twists Like a Stoic Erick Cloward 00:14:57 “Life is a storm that will test you unceasingly. Don’t wait for calm waters that may not arrive. Derive purpose from resilience. Learn to sail the raging sea. — @TheStoicEmperor (twitter)Do you fear the unexpected? Do you stress out when life throws you a curveball? Today I want to talk about how to handle, appreciate, and even look forward to the unexpected events that life brings your way.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for e... “Life is a storm that will test you unceasingly. Don’t wait for calm waters that may not arrive. Derive purpose from resilience. Learn to sail the raging sea. — @TheStoicEmperor (twitter)Do you fear the unexpected? Do you stress out when life throws you a curveball? Today I want to talk about how to handle, appreciate, and even look forward to the unexpected events that life brings your way.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for e... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, philosophy, unexpected, resilience false full 277 7037zz30 276 - The Zen of Zeno: Exploring the Art of Stoic Patience "Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is 'timing' - it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way." — Fulton J. SheenAre you a patient person? Do you pay attention in your life or are you just rushing through your day? Today I want to talk about how patience is one of the most important attributes you need to live a full life, and reach your goals.

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]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:26:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/276-the-zen-of-zeno-exploring-the-art-of-stoic-patience/ "Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is 'timing' - it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way." — Fulton J. SheenAre you a patient person? Do you pay attention in your life or are you just rushing through your day? Today I want to talk about how patience is one of the most important attributes you need to live a full life, and reach your goals.

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]]> 276 - The Zen of Zeno: Exploring the Art of Stoic Patience Erick Cloward 00:15:44 "Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is 'timing' - it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way." — Fulton J. SheenAre you a patient person? Do you pay attention in your life or are you just rushing through your day? Today I want to talk about how patience is one of the most important attributes you need to live a full life, and reach your goals.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipl... "Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is 'timing' - it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way." — Fulton J. SheenAre you a patient person? Do you pay attention in your life or are you just rushing through your day? Today I want to talk about how patience is one of the most important attributes you need to live a full life, and reach your goals.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipl... stoicism, philosophy, epithets, attention, patience false full 276 60m44zr1 275 - A Courageous Mind "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." — Franklin D. RooseveltDo you live in fear? Are there things in your life that you are afraid to try? Today I want to talk about why courage is the foundational virtue of stoicism, and how to develop a courageous mind.

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]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:06:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/275-a-courageous-mind/ "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." — Franklin D. RooseveltDo you live in fear? Are there things in your life that you are afraid to try? Today I want to talk about why courage is the foundational virtue of stoicism, and how to develop a courageous mind.

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]]> 275 - A Courageous Mind Erick Cloward 00:14:44 "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." — Franklin D. RooseveltDo you live in fear? Are there things in your life that you are afraid to try? Today I want to talk about why courage is the foundational virtue of stoicism, and how to develop a courageous mind.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find... "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." — Franklin D. RooseveltDo you live in fear? Are there things in your life that you are afraid to try? Today I want to talk about why courage is the foundational virtue of stoicism, and how to develop a courageous mind.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find... stoicism, marcus aurelius, fear, courage, epictetus false full 275 40p44pv0 274 - Interview with Hannah Gaber for the Jew-ish Podcast This weeks episode is a reposting of an episode from Jew-ish. I was interviewed for the show by the host Hannah Gaber about what it's like growing up in guess culture and comparing that to her experience of growing up in an ask culture. Hannah is fun and smart and we had a great conversation. I hope you enjoy it.

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]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 17:35:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/274-interview-with-hannah-gaber-for-the-jew-ish-podcast/ This weeks episode is a reposting of an episode from Jew-ish. I was interviewed for the show by the host Hannah Gaber about what it's like growing up in guess culture and comparing that to her experience of growing up in an ask culture. Hannah is fun and smart and we had a great conversation. I hope you enjoy it.

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]]> 274 - Interview with Hannah Gaber for the Jew-ish Podcast Erick Cloward 00:55:55 This weeks episode is a reposting of an episode from Jew-ish. I was interviewed for the show by the host Hannah Gaber about what it's like growing up in guess culture and comparing that to her experience of growing up in an ask culture. Hannah is fun and smart and we had a great conversation. I hope you enjoy it.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at http... This weeks episode is a reposting of an episode from Jew-ish. I was interviewed for the show by the host Hannah Gaber about what it's like growing up in guess culture and comparing that to her experience of growing up in an ask culture. Hannah is fun and smart and we had a great conversation. I hope you enjoy it.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at http... false full 274 p0k4j9q1 273 - The Four Types of Problems "We must not let the impressions carry us away so that we are not in control of ourselves, but we must receive them in such a way as to be in control of ourselves." — Epictetus Do you know that some problems are simple, while others are complicated, complex, or chaotic? Do you know the difference between them? Today I want to talk about how understanding the different types problems can help you face up to your challenges more effectively.

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]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/273-the-four-types-of-problems/ "We must not let the impressions carry us away so that we are not in control of ourselves, but we must receive them in such a way as to be in control of ourselves." — Epictetus Do you know that some problems are simple, while others are complicated, complex, or chaotic? Do you know the difference between them? Today I want to talk about how understanding the different types problems can help you face up to your challenges more effectively.

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]]> 273 - The Four Types of Problems Erick Cloward 00:16:48 "We must not let the impressions carry us away so that we are not in control of ourselves, but we must receive them in such a way as to be in control of ourselves." — Epictetus Do you know that some problems are simple, while others are complicated, complex, or chaotic? Do you know the difference between them? Today I want to talk about how understanding the different types problems can help you face up to your challenges more effectively.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program... "We must not let the impressions carry us away so that we are not in control of ourselves, but we must receive them in such a way as to be in control of ourselves." — Epictetus Do you know that some problems are simple, while others are complicated, complex, or chaotic? Do you know the difference between them? Today I want to talk about how understanding the different types problems can help you face up to your challenges more effectively.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program... false full 273 z1r9jx70 272 - Drop Your Opinions, Live Your Principles “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”— Marcus AureliusDo your opinions get in your way? Do your strong opinions cause issues in your relationships? What would happen if you weren’t so attached to your opinions? Today I want to talk about why we should be willing to let go of attachments to our opinions and how doing so can help you live a happier life.

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:51:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/272-drop-your-opinions-live-your-principles/ “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”— Marcus AureliusDo your opinions get in your way? Do your strong opinions cause issues in your relationships? What would happen if you weren’t so attached to your opinions? Today I want to talk about why we should be willing to let go of attachments to our opinions and how doing so can help you live a happier life.

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]]> 272 - Drop Your Opinions, Live Your Principles Erick Cloward 00:13:17 “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”— Marcus AureliusDo your opinions get in your way? Do your strong opinions cause issues in your relationships? What would happen if you weren’t so attached to your opinions? Today I want to talk about why we should be willing to let go of attachments to our opinions and how doing so can help you live a happier life.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipl... “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”— Marcus AureliusDo your opinions get in your way? Do your strong opinions cause issues in your relationships? What would happen if you weren’t so attached to your opinions? Today I want to talk about why we should be willing to let go of attachments to our opinions and how doing so can help you live a happier life.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipl... stoicism, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, opinions, principles false full 272 60m4q6k1 271 - Cultivating Connection: Stoic Insights on Loneliness Do struggle with loneliness? Have the last few years of lockdowns and isolation been hard on you? Today I want to talk about loneliness, why it’s something that shouldn’t be ignored, and why it’s important for us to reach out and connect to others.“We are waves of the same sea, leaves of the same tree, flowers of the same garden.”—Seneca

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]]> 271 - Cultivating Connection: Stoic Insights on Loneliness Erick Cloward 00:16:48 Do struggle with loneliness? Have the last few years of lockdowns and isolation been hard on you? Today I want to talk about loneliness, why it’s something that shouldn’t be ignored, and why it’s important for us to reach out and connect to others.“We are waves of the same sea, leaves of the same tree, flowers of the same garden.”—SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order her... Do struggle with loneliness? Have the last few years of lockdowns and isolation been hard on you? Today I want to talk about loneliness, why it’s something that shouldn’t be ignored, and why it’s important for us to reach out and connect to others.“We are waves of the same sea, leaves of the same tree, flowers of the same garden.”—SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order her... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, philosophy, loneliness, connection false full 271 p0k4mq51 270 - Benefit of the Doubt Do you give others the benefit of the doubt? When other people disappoint you do you cut them some slack? Today I want to talk about why it’s important to give people some grace, and how it can make you happier with yourself.“Everywhere, at each moment, you have the option: to accept this event with humility; to treat this person as they should be treated; to approach this thought with care, so that nothing irrational creeps in.”—Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 270 - Benefit of the Doubt Erick Cloward 00:11:55 Do you give others the benefit of the doubt? When other people disappoint you do you cut them some slack? Today I want to talk about why it’s important to give people some grace, and how it can make you happier with yourself.“Everywhere, at each moment, you have the option: to accept this event with humility; to treat this person as they should be treated; to approach this thought with care, so that nothing irrational creeps in.”—Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind p... Do you give others the benefit of the doubt? When other people disappoint you do you cut them some slack? Today I want to talk about why it’s important to give people some grace, and how it can make you happier with yourself.“Everywhere, at each moment, you have the option: to accept this event with humility; to treat this person as they should be treated; to approach this thought with care, so that nothing irrational creeps in.”—Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind p... stoicism, marcus aurelius, philosophy false full 270 60m4wrw1 269 - Getting Unstuck Are you stuck in life? Do you feel like you can’t break out of the rut you’re in? Today I want to talk about why we get stuck and offer some ideas of how to get unstuck.“What upsets people is not things themselves, but their judgements about these things.” — Epictetus

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]]> 269 - Getting Unstuck Erick Cloward 00:14:56 Are you stuck in life? Do you feel like you can’t break out of the rut you’re in? Today I want to talk about why we get stuck and offer some ideas of how to get unstuck.“What upsets people is not things themselves, but their judgements about these things.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! ... Are you stuck in life? Do you feel like you can’t break out of the rut you’re in? Today I want to talk about why we get stuck and offer some ideas of how to get unstuck.“What upsets people is not things themselves, but their judgements about these things.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! ... false full 269 7137x671 268 - Creation is the Purpose of Life What do you think the purpose of life is? Do you ever wonder why we’re here? Today I want to talk about some ideas of what we’re supposed to do with the one life that we have.“Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual." — Arthur Koestler

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]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:43:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/268-creation-is-the-purpose-of-life/ What do you think the purpose of life is? Do you ever wonder why we’re here? Today I want to talk about some ideas of what we’re supposed to do with the one life that we have.“Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual." — Arthur Koestler

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]]> 268 - Creation is the Purpose of Life Erick Cloward 00:14:10 What do you think the purpose of life is? Do you ever wonder why we’re here? Today I want to talk about some ideas of what we’re supposed to do with the one life that we have.“Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual." — Arthur KoestlerSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffe... What do you think the purpose of life is? Do you ever wonder why we’re here? Today I want to talk about some ideas of what we’re supposed to do with the one life that we have.“Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual." — Arthur KoestlerSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffe... false full 268 81qy8951 267 - Conquering Victimhood with a Stoic Mindset Are you a victim? Do you put yourself in the role of a victim rather than owning up to and taking responsibility for yourself? Today I want to talk about why we fall into the role of victim and how we can step up and be responsible for ourselves.“An ignorant person is inclined to blame others for his own misfortune. To blame oneself is proof of progress. But the wise man never has to blame another or himself.”— Epictetus

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]]> 267 - Conquering Victimhood with a Stoic Mindset Erick Cloward 00:14:17 Are you a victim? Do you put yourself in the role of a victim rather than owning up to and taking responsibility for yourself? Today I want to talk about why we fall into the role of victim and how we can step up and be responsible for ourselves.“An ignorant person is inclined to blame others for his own misfortune. To blame oneself is proof of progress. But the wise man never has to blame another or himself.”— EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building ... Are you a victim? Do you put yourself in the role of a victim rather than owning up to and taking responsibility for yourself? Today I want to talk about why we fall into the role of victim and how we can step up and be responsible for ourselves.“An ignorant person is inclined to blame others for his own misfortune. To blame oneself is proof of progress. But the wise man never has to blame another or himself.”— EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building ... false full 267 v1756vl1 266 - Finding Balance: The Paradox of Pain and Pleasure Do you think that life should be all pleasure and no pain? This week I want to talk about the balance between pain and pleasure and why if you want more pleasure, you may have to add more pain to your life.“If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.”—Epictetus

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]]> Wed, 2 Aug 2023 02:23:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/266-finding-balance-the-paradox-of-pain-and-pleasure/ Do you think that life should be all pleasure and no pain? This week I want to talk about the balance between pain and pleasure and why if you want more pleasure, you may have to add more pain to your life.“If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.”—Epictetus

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]]> 266 - Finding Balance: The Paradox of Pain and Pleasure Erick Cloward 00:14:04 Do you think that life should be all pleasure and no pain? This week I want to talk about the balance between pain and pleasure and why if you want more pleasure, you may have to add more pain to your life.“If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.”—EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coff... Do you think that life should be all pleasure and no pain? This week I want to talk about the balance between pain and pleasure and why if you want more pleasure, you may have to add more pain to your life.“If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.”—EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coff... stoicism, seneca, pleasure, epictetus, philosophy, paradox, pain false full 266 41p4nzj1 265 - The Road to Growth: Why the Journey Matters More Than the Destination Why do you set goals? Why is it important for you to accomplish those goals? Today I want to talk about why we should try to accomplish goals, even we never achieve them.“Show me someone for whom success is less important than the manner in which it is achieved.”— Epictetus

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]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:04:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/265-the-road-to-growth-why-the-journey-matters-more-than-the-destination/ Why do you set goals? Why is it important for you to accomplish those goals? Today I want to talk about why we should try to accomplish goals, even we never achieve them.“Show me someone for whom success is less important than the manner in which it is achieved.”— Epictetus

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]]> 265 - The Road to Growth: Why the Journey Matters More Than the Destination Erick Cloward 00:12:17 Why do you set goals? Why is it important for you to accomplish those goals? Today I want to talk about why we should try to accomplish goals, even we never achieve them.“Show me someone for whom success is less important than the manner in which it is achieved.”— EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouT... Why do you set goals? Why is it important for you to accomplish those goals? Today I want to talk about why we should try to accomplish goals, even we never achieve them.“Show me someone for whom success is less important than the manner in which it is achieved.”— EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouT... false full 265 x069yyz1 264 - Personal Maintenance Are you always looking for the lazy solution? Do you try to find “one and done” solutions to the problems in your life? Today I want to talk about how most progress is not just about knowing what to do, but about doing it consistently.“How do you move forward? One step at a time. How do you lose weight? One kilo at a time. How do you write a book? One page at a time. How do you build a relationship? One day at a time. In a world obsessed with speed, never forget things of real worth and value take time.”— Thibaut

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]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/264-personal-maintenance/ Are you always looking for the lazy solution? Do you try to find “one and done” solutions to the problems in your life? Today I want to talk about how most progress is not just about knowing what to do, but about doing it consistently.“How do you move forward? One step at a time. How do you lose weight? One kilo at a time. How do you write a book? One page at a time. How do you build a relationship? One day at a time. In a world obsessed with speed, never forget things of real worth and value take time.”— Thibaut

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]]> 264 - Personal Maintenance Erick Cloward 00:13:46 Are you always looking for the lazy solution? Do you try to find “one and done” solutions to the problems in your life? Today I want to talk about how most progress is not just about knowing what to do, but about doing it consistently.“How do you move forward? One step at a time. How do you lose weight? One kilo at a time. How do you write a book? One page at a time. How do you build a relationship? One day at a time. In a world obsessed with speed, never forget things of real worth and value... Are you always looking for the lazy solution? Do you try to find “one and done” solutions to the problems in your life? Today I want to talk about how most progress is not just about knowing what to do, but about doing it consistently.“How do you move forward? One step at a time. How do you lose weight? One kilo at a time. How do you write a book? One page at a time. How do you build a relationship? One day at a time. In a world obsessed with speed, never forget things of real worth and value... false full 264 x168k381 263 - No Self “It is not so much what happens to you as how you think about what happens.”― EpictetusDo you think of yourself as a “self”? What if we had no part of us that was an enduring self? How would that change how you acted in the world? Today I want to talk about the idea of how we would view the world different if there was no self.

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]]> Tue, 4 Jul 2023 21:16:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/263-no-self/ “It is not so much what happens to you as how you think about what happens.”― EpictetusDo you think of yourself as a “self”? What if we had no part of us that was an enduring self? How would that change how you acted in the world? Today I want to talk about the idea of how we would view the world different if there was no self.

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]]> 263 - No Self Erick Cloward 00:12:42 “It is not so much what happens to you as how you think about what happens.”― EpictetusDo you think of yourself as a “self”? What if we had no part of us that was an enduring self? How would that change how you acted in the world? Today I want to talk about the idea of how we would view the world different if there was no self.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find o... “It is not so much what happens to you as how you think about what happens.”― EpictetusDo you think of yourself as a “self”? What if we had no part of us that was an enduring self? How would that change how you acted in the world? Today I want to talk about the idea of how we would view the world different if there was no self.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find o... false full 263 l148vjp1 262 - The Inverse Law Of Desire Desire is a contract that you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want. — Naval RavikantDo you struggle with getting the things that you want in you life? Are you unhappy because you are unable to achieve the success you want in life? Today I want to talk about an idea call the Inverse Law of Desire, and how it may be keeping you from accomplishing your goals in life.

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]]> 262 - The Inverse Law Of Desire Erick Cloward 00:11:19 Desire is a contract that you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want. — Naval RavikantDo you struggle with getting the things that you want in you life? Are you unhappy because you are unable to achieve the success you want in life? Today I want to talk about an idea call the Inverse Law of Desire, and how it may be keeping you from accomplishing your goals in life.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrol... Desire is a contract that you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want. — Naval RavikantDo you struggle with getting the things that you want in you life? Are you unhappy because you are unable to achieve the success you want in life? Today I want to talk about an idea call the Inverse Law of Desire, and how it may be keeping you from accomplishing your goals in life.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrol... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, desire, epictetus, philosophy, contentment false full 262 2194lvq0 261 - What Others Think “There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” — EpictetusDo you worry about what others think of you? Does it keep you from doing or saying things that you would like do? Today I want to talk about thinking errors and projection and how we can use stoic ideas to clean up our thinking.

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]]> 261 - What Others Think Erick Cloward 00:14:17 “There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” — EpictetusDo you worry about what others think of you? Does it keep you from doing or saying things that you would like do? Today I want to talk about thinking errors and projection and how we can use stoic ideas to clean up our thinking.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is ... “There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” — EpictetusDo you worry about what others think of you? Does it keep you from doing or saying things that you would like do? Today I want to talk about thinking errors and projection and how we can use stoic ideas to clean up our thinking.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is ... false full 261 41pkvp40 260 - Suffer Well Do you give up on things because they’re hard? How willing are you to suffer for the things that you truly want in your life? Today I want to talk about how to get what you want, and why it’s important to learn how to suffer well."Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind." — Seneca

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]]> 260 - Suffer Well Erick Cloward 00:13:39 Do you give up on things because they’re hard? How willing are you to suffer for the things that you truly want in your life? Today I want to talk about how to get what you want, and why it’s important to learn how to suffer well."Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind." — SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My b... Do you give up on things because they’re hard? How willing are you to suffer for the things that you truly want in your life? Today I want to talk about how to get what you want, and why it’s important to learn how to suffer well."Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind." — SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My b... false full 260 k18x9821 259 - Enemies Do you have enemies? Are there people that you don’t like? Are there people who don’t like you? May there is someone who makes your life more difficult? Today I want to talk about the importance of having people in our lives that challenge us.“There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself - an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly.”— Antisthenes

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]]> 259 - Enemies Erick Cloward 00:10:56 Do you have enemies? Are there people that you don’t like? Are there people who don’t like you? May there is someone who makes your life more difficult? Today I want to talk about the importance of having people in our lives that challenge us.“There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself - an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly.”— AntisthenesSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for ... Do you have enemies? Are there people that you don’t like? Are there people who don’t like you? May there is someone who makes your life more difficult? Today I want to talk about the importance of having people in our lives that challenge us.“There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself - an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly.”— AntisthenesSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for ... stoicism, marcus aurelius, epictetus, antisthenes, enemies, winston churchill false full 259 j024rqm0 258 - Nothing Endures But Change How do you handle change? Does it overwhelm you? Do you try to ignore it or do you embrace it? Today I want to talk about understanding change and how we can use stoicism to help us through some rocky times.“Nothing endures but change.”— Heraclitus

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]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2023 00:14:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/258-nothing-endures-but-change/ How do you handle change? Does it overwhelm you? Do you try to ignore it or do you embrace it? Today I want to talk about understanding change and how we can use stoicism to help us through some rocky times.“Nothing endures but change.”— Heraclitus

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]]> 258 - Nothing Endures But Change Erick Cloward 00:16:45 How do you handle change? Does it overwhelm you? Do you try to ignore it or do you embrace it? Today I want to talk about understanding change and how we can use stoicism to help us through some rocky times.“Nothing endures but change.”— HeraclitusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn,... How do you handle change? Does it overwhelm you? Do you try to ignore it or do you embrace it? Today I want to talk about understanding change and how we can use stoicism to help us through some rocky times.“Nothing endures but change.”— HeraclitusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn,... false full 258 60mp6vr1 257 - Face Your Fears While we wait for life, life passes. —SenecaAre you afraid to take risks? Do you continually play it safe? Are you living a life that is comfortable but unchallenging? Today I want to talk about how we can push ourselves to take more risks and live life more fully.

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]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 05:34:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/257-face-your-fears/ While we wait for life, life passes. —SenecaAre you afraid to take risks? Do you continually play it safe? Are you living a life that is comfortable but unchallenging? Today I want to talk about how we can push ourselves to take more risks and live life more fully.

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]]> 257 - Face Your Fears Erick Cloward 00:11:28 While we wait for life, life passes. —SenecaAre you afraid to take risks? Do you continually play it safe? Are you living a life that is comfortable but unchallenging? Today I want to talk about how we can push ourselves to take more risks and live life more fully.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Fin... While we wait for life, life passes. —SenecaAre you afraid to take risks? Do you continually play it safe? Are you living a life that is comfortable but unchallenging? Today I want to talk about how we can push ourselves to take more risks and live life more fully.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Fin... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, fear, philosophy false full 257 81546lr0 256 - Developing Optimism Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.— Marcus AureliusAre you a pessimist? Do you see the glass as half empty? Do you often get depressed when you think about the state of the world? Today I want to talk about how stoicism can help make you an optimist.

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]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 04:21:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/256-developing-optimism/ Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.— Marcus AureliusAre you a pessimist? Do you see the glass as half empty? Do you often get depressed when you think about the state of the world? Today I want to talk about how stoicism can help make you an optimist.

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]]> 256 - Developing Optimism Erick Cloward 00:12:32 Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.— Marcus AureliusAre you a pessimist? Do you see the glass as half empty? Do you often get depressed when you think about the state of the world? Today I want to talk about how stoicism can help make you an optimist.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https:/... Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.— Marcus AureliusAre you a pessimist? Do you see the glass as half empty? Do you often get depressed when you think about the state of the world? Today I want to talk about how stoicism can help make you an optimist.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https:/... false full 256 70w2p3r1 255 - The WISER Model "Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it." — SenecaHow well do you manage your emotions? Do you feel like you’re on top of things or do you feel like you let situations get under your skin? Today I want to talk about a model I came across that can be a useful tool for managing your emotions, and handling situations like a stoic.

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]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 03:38:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/255-the-wiser-model/ "Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it." — SenecaHow well do you manage your emotions? Do you feel like you’re on top of things or do you feel like you let situations get under your skin? Today I want to talk about a model I came across that can be a useful tool for managing your emotions, and handling situations like a stoic.

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]]> 255 - The WISER Model Erick Cloward 00:07:34 "Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it." — SenecaHow well do you manage your emotions? Do you feel like you’re on top of things or do you feel like you let situations get under your skin? Today I want to talk about a model I came across that can be a useful tool for managing your emotions, and handling situations like a stoic.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! M... "Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it." — SenecaHow well do you manage your emotions? Do you feel like you’re on top of things or do you feel like you let situations get under your skin? Today I want to talk about a model I came across that can be a useful tool for managing your emotions, and handling situations like a stoic.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! M... stoicism, philosophy false full 255 x06896v0 254 - Think Of Yourself As Dead "Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what’s left and live it properly." — Marcus AureliusDoes your past weigh heavy on you? Do you let your past mistakes keep you from making the changes you want in your life? Today I want to talk about how changing our perspective on the past can help us make better choices for the future.

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]]> 254 - Think Of Yourself As Dead Erick Cloward 00:10:15 "Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what’s left and live it properly." — Marcus AureliusDoes your past weigh heavy on you? Do you let your past mistakes keep you from making the changes you want in your life? Today I want to talk about how changing our perspective on the past can help us make better choices for the future.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is availabl... "Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what’s left and live it properly." — Marcus AureliusDoes your past weigh heavy on you? Do you let your past mistakes keep you from making the changes you want in your life? Today I want to talk about how changing our perspective on the past can help us make better choices for the future.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is availabl... false full 254 k08xxp20 253 - Digging Deep: Uncovering Your Unconscious Motivations "No man is free who is not a master of himself." — EpictetusDo you always act the way you want to? Do you struggle to accomplish what you set out to do? Do you find it challenging to make choices that are in line with what you think you want? Today I want to talk about learning to understand why often make choices and do things that don’t line up with that we think we really want.

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]]> 253 - Digging Deep: Uncovering Your Unconscious Motivations Erick Cloward 00:11:44 "No man is free who is not a master of himself." — EpictetusDo you always act the way you want to? Do you struggle to accomplish what you set out to do? Do you find it challenging to make choices that are in line with what you think you want? Today I want to talk about learning to understand why often make choices and do things that don’t line up with that we think we really want.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! ... "No man is free who is not a master of himself." — EpictetusDo you always act the way you want to? Do you struggle to accomplish what you set out to do? Do you find it challenging to make choices that are in line with what you think you want? Today I want to talk about learning to understand why often make choices and do things that don’t line up with that we think we really want.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! ... false full 253 v0742vq1 252 - Overwhelmed “If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.”— Marcus AureliusDo you get overwhelmed with the challenges of life? When life gets too stressful do you shut down and bail out? Today I want to talk about why we let things overwhelm us and what can we do to stay on track.

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]]> 252 - Overwhelmed Erick Cloward 00:13:42 “If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.”— Marcus AureliusDo you get overwhelmed with the challenges of life? When life gets too stressful do you shut down and bail out? Today I want to talk about why we let things overwhelm us and what can we do to stay on track.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrol... “If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.”— Marcus AureliusDo you get overwhelmed with the challenges of life? When life gets too stressful do you shut down and bail out? Today I want to talk about why we let things overwhelm us and what can we do to stay on track.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrol... stoicism, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, overwhelmed false full 252 v0742px1 251 - Conversation with Brian from the LOTS project A wide ranging conversation with Brian, the host of the LOTS project. You can find out more information about Brian and living off the grid at https://thelotsproject.com/

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]]> 251 - Conversation with Brian from the LOTS project Erick Cloward 02:11:10 A wide ranging conversation with Brian, the host of the LOTS project. You can find out more information about Brian and living off the grid at https://thelotsproject.com/Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! A wide ranging conversation with Brian, the host of the LOTS project. You can find out more information about Brian and living off the grid at https://thelotsproject.com/Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, philosophy false full 251 70yn2231 250 - When Life Has Other Plans We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.— EpictetusWhen life throws you curveballs, how do you handle them? Do you freak out? Do you roll with it? Do you look at it as an opportunity or a disaster? Today I want to about how to keep a perspective on life that helps you keep on moving when things don’t go as planned.

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]]> Tue, 4 Apr 2023 01:50:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/250-when-life-has-other-plans/ We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.— EpictetusWhen life throws you curveballs, how do you handle them? Do you freak out? Do you roll with it? Do you look at it as an opportunity or a disaster? Today I want to about how to keep a perspective on life that helps you keep on moving when things don’t go as planned.

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]]> 250 - When Life Has Other Plans Erick Cloward 00:09:02 We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.— EpictetusWhen life throws you curveballs, how do you handle them? Do you freak out? Do you roll with it? Do you look at it as an opportunity or a disaster? Today I want to about how to keep a perspective on life that helps you keep on moving when things don’t go as planned.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book S... We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.— EpictetusWhen life throws you curveballs, how do you handle them? Do you freak out? Do you roll with it? Do you look at it as an opportunity or a disaster? Today I want to about how to keep a perspective on life that helps you keep on moving when things don’t go as planned.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book S... stoicism, epictetus, ryan holiday, other plans, challenges false full 250 40pk6v91 249 - Strong Body for a Strong Mind Do you take care of your body? To you treat it like a temple? Do you exercise it and strengthen it as much as your mind? Today I want to talk about how important it is to treat your body as good as, if not better than your mindIt is necessary to care for the body, not for its own sake, but because it is the abode of the soul.— Musonius Rufus

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]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:56:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/249-strong-body-for-a-strong-mind/ Do you take care of your body? To you treat it like a temple? Do you exercise it and strengthen it as much as your mind? Today I want to talk about how important it is to treat your body as good as, if not better than your mindIt is necessary to care for the body, not for its own sake, but because it is the abode of the soul.— Musonius Rufus

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]]> 249 - Strong Body for a Strong Mind Erick Cloward 00:09:48 Do you take care of your body? To you treat it like a temple? Do you exercise it and strengthen it as much as your mind? Today I want to talk about how important it is to treat your body as good as, if not better than your mindIt is necessary to care for the body, not for its own sake, but because it is the abode of the soul.— Musonius RufusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order... Do you take care of your body? To you treat it like a temple? Do you exercise it and strengthen it as much as your mind? Today I want to talk about how important it is to treat your body as good as, if not better than your mindIt is necessary to care for the body, not for its own sake, but because it is the abode of the soul.— Musonius RufusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order... false full 249 71yn89q0 248 - Interview With Author Crystal Jackson Life is full of challenges that can knock you down, but the question is, are you going to stay down? As a romance novelist, Crystal Jackson might seem an odd choice for a guest on a podcast about stoicism, but Crystal has seen her fair share of hard knocks, and has some great lesson to share. We talk about how sometimes, the greatest challenges in our lives are also the greatest teachers.You can find more from Crystal here: https://www.crystaljacksonwriter.com/

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]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:50:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/248-interview-with-author-crystal-jackson/ Life is full of challenges that can knock you down, but the question is, are you going to stay down? As a romance novelist, Crystal Jackson might seem an odd choice for a guest on a podcast about stoicism, but Crystal has seen her fair share of hard knocks, and has some great lesson to share. We talk about how sometimes, the greatest challenges in our lives are also the greatest teachers.You can find more from Crystal here: https://www.crystaljacksonwriter.com/

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]]> 248 - Interview With Author Crystal Jackson Erick Cloward 02:18:02 Life is full of challenges that can knock you down, but the question is, are you going to stay down? As a romance novelist, Crystal Jackson might seem an odd choice for a guest on a podcast about stoicism, but Crystal has seen her fair share of hard knocks, and has some great lesson to share. We talk about how sometimes, the greatest challenges in our lives are also the greatest teachers.You can find more from Crystal here: https://www.crystaljacksonwriter.com/Send us Fan Mail The Build an Un... Life is full of challenges that can knock you down, but the question is, are you going to stay down? As a romance novelist, Crystal Jackson might seem an odd choice for a guest on a podcast about stoicism, but Crystal has seen her fair share of hard knocks, and has some great lesson to share. We talk about how sometimes, the greatest challenges in our lives are also the greatest teachers.You can find more from Crystal here: https://www.crystaljacksonwriter.com/Send us Fan Mail The Build an Un... stoicism, crystal jackson, stoic coffee false full 248 80qv9xx1 247 - There Are No Problems, Only Choices The stoics teach us that our perspective on life is one of the most important things that we can control. It’s our perspective that informs how we approach everything. Today I want to talk about a powerful way to look at the world using stoic principles that can help us become more resilient, and better able to handle stresses in our lives.If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.— Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Tue, 7 Mar 2023 06:29:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/247-there-are-no-problems-only-choices/ The stoics teach us that our perspective on life is one of the most important things that we can control. It’s our perspective that informs how we approach everything. Today I want to talk about a powerful way to look at the world using stoic principles that can help us become more resilient, and better able to handle stresses in our lives.If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.— Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 247 - There Are No Problems, Only Choices Erick Cloward 00:11:47 The stoics teach us that our perspective on life is one of the most important things that we can control. It’s our perspective that informs how we approach everything. Today I want to talk about a powerful way to look at the world using stoic principles that can help us become more resilient, and better able to handle stresses in our lives.If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at a... The stoics teach us that our perspective on life is one of the most important things that we can control. It’s our perspective that informs how we approach everything. Today I want to talk about a powerful way to look at the world using stoic principles that can help us become more resilient, and better able to handle stresses in our lives.If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at a... false full 247 81548k80 246 - What Do You Deserve? Last weeks podcast got a quite a few responses and questions. Some of them turned into some back and forth discussions about some of the ideas, so I want to dig into them a little deeper into the question of what do we deserve, and why we should be kind to others, even when they are not kind to us.

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]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:29:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/246-what-do-you-deserve/ Last weeks podcast got a quite a few responses and questions. Some of them turned into some back and forth discussions about some of the ideas, so I want to dig into them a little deeper into the question of what do we deserve, and why we should be kind to others, even when they are not kind to us.

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]]> 246 - What Do You Deserve? Erick Cloward 00:11:50 Last weeks podcast got a quite a few responses and questions. Some of them turned into some back and forth discussions about some of the ideas, so I want to dig into them a little deeper into the question of what do we deserve, and why we should be kind to others, even when they are not kind to us.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffe... Last weeks podcast got a quite a few responses and questions. Some of them turned into some back and forth discussions about some of the ideas, so I want to dig into them a little deeper into the question of what do we deserve, and why we should be kind to others, even when they are not kind to us.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffe... stoicism, epictetus, philosophy, karma, wayne dyer, deserve false full 246 x168nzn1 245 - Whining or Winning? Do you think that life is fair? Do you think it’s unfair? Are others “winning” when you are not? Today I want to talk about how fall into a pretty bad way of thinking that reduces our ability to take responsibility for ourselves, and blame our unhappiness on the world outside of us.Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.— Teddy Roosevelt

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]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:55:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/245-whining-or-winning/ Do you think that life is fair? Do you think it’s unfair? Are others “winning” when you are not? Today I want to talk about how fall into a pretty bad way of thinking that reduces our ability to take responsibility for ourselves, and blame our unhappiness on the world outside of us.Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.— Teddy Roosevelt

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]]> 245 - Whining or Winning? Erick Cloward 00:10:52 Do you think that life is fair? Do you think it’s unfair? Are others “winning” when you are not? Today I want to talk about how fall into a pretty bad way of thinking that reduces our ability to take responsibility for ourselves, and blame our unhappiness on the world outside of us.Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.— Teddy RooseveltSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Sto... Do you think that life is fair? Do you think it’s unfair? Are others “winning” when you are not? Today I want to talk about how fall into a pretty bad way of thinking that reduces our ability to take responsibility for ourselves, and blame our unhappiness on the world outside of us.Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.— Teddy RooseveltSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Sto... stoicism, marcus aurelius, epictitus, whining, philosophy, complaining false full 245 z0rm2lv1 244 - Interview with John Chancey of Knowledge Brews Supreme This weeks episode is an interview I did with Dr. John Chancey of the Knowledge Brews Supreme podcast. It was really fun to dive into all kinds of interesting philosophical topics with John. He's sharp, warm, and fun. I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed chatting with John.

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]]> 244 - Interview with John Chancey of Knowledge Brews Supreme Erick Cloward 01:34:13 This weeks episode is an interview I did with Dr. John Chancey of the Knowledge Brews Supreme podcast. It was really fun to dive into all kinds of interesting philosophical topics with John. He's sharp, warm, and fun. I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed chatting with John.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes o... This weeks episode is an interview I did with Dr. John Chancey of the Knowledge Brews Supreme podcast. It was really fun to dive into all kinds of interesting philosophical topics with John. He's sharp, warm, and fun. I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed chatting with John.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes o... false full 244 l048wkw0 243 - All the Feels: How to Ride the Emotional Waves Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.— Elizabeth GilbertAre you afraid of your feelings? Do you avoid, numb, or shut down your emotions? How much stress and anxiety do you create trying to avoid uncomfortable emotions? Today I want to talk about the power of emotions, and how to reduce your suffering by feeling your emotions all the way through.

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]]> 243 - All the Feels: How to Ride the Emotional Waves Erick Cloward 00:15:30 Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.— Elizabeth GilbertAre you afraid of your feelings? Do you avoid, numb, or shut down your emotions? How much stress and anxiety do you create trying to avoid uncomfortable emotions? Today I want to talk about the power of emotions, and how to reduce your suffering by feeling your emotions all the way through.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for... Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.— Elizabeth GilbertAre you afraid of your feelings? Do you avoid, numb, or shut down your emotions? How much stress and anxiety do you create trying to avoid uncomfortable emotions? Today I want to talk about the power of emotions, and how to reduce your suffering by feeling your emotions all the way through.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for... false full 243 81xp5jl1 242 - How to Become Another Person If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.– SenecaHow would your life be different if you viewed yourself as something you get to create and to become someone you admire? Are you living the life you want to? If you aren’t, how do you create big changes in your life? Today I want to talk about, rather than simply growing and getting better little by little, what if you transformed yourself into something completely different?

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]]> 242 - How to Become Another Person Erick Cloward 00:14:11 If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.– SenecaHow would your life be different if you viewed yourself as something you get to create and to become someone you admire? Are you living the life you want to? If you aren’t, how do you create big changes in your life? Today I want to talk about, rather than simply growing and getting better little by little, what if yo... If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.– SenecaHow would your life be different if you viewed yourself as something you get to create and to become someone you admire? Are you living the life you want to? If you aren’t, how do you create big changes in your life? Today I want to talk about, rather than simply growing and getting better little by little, what if yo... false full 242 l0492xk1 241 - Mind Over Mood: The Stoic Art of Reframing One of the things we talk about a lot in stoicism is that it’s our perspective on something that causes our distress. So how do we change our perspective on things? Are there tools that we can use to help us view things differently? Today I want to talk about some of the things that get in our way of broadening our perspective, and what tools we can use to help change our perspective.We see what we believe rather than what we see.— Alan WattsIt is not the things themselves that disturb people, but their judgments about these things.— Epictetushttps://stoic.coffee

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]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:29:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/241-mind-over-mood-the-stoic-art-of-reframing/ One of the things we talk about a lot in stoicism is that it’s our perspective on something that causes our distress. So how do we change our perspective on things? Are there tools that we can use to help us view things differently? Today I want to talk about some of the things that get in our way of broadening our perspective, and what tools we can use to help change our perspective.We see what we believe rather than what we see.— Alan WattsIt is not the things themselves that disturb people, but their judgments about these things.— Epictetushttps://stoic.coffee

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]]> 241 - Mind Over Mood: The Stoic Art of Reframing Erick Cloward 00:12:34 One of the things we talk about a lot in stoicism is that it’s our perspective on something that causes our distress. So how do we change our perspective on things? Are there tools that we can use to help us view things differently? Today I want to talk about some of the things that get in our way of broadening our perspective, and what tools we can use to help change our perspective.We see what we believe rather than what we see.— Alan WattsIt is not the things themselves that disturb people... One of the things we talk about a lot in stoicism is that it’s our perspective on something that causes our distress. So how do we change our perspective on things? Are there tools that we can use to help us view things differently? Today I want to talk about some of the things that get in our way of broadening our perspective, and what tools we can use to help change our perspective.We see what we believe rather than what we see.— Alan WattsIt is not the things themselves that disturb people... stoicism, marcus aurelius, cognitive reframing, philosophy, allen watts false full 241 219nkk80 240 - Interview with Trever Yarrish Trever Yarrish is the owner and founder of Zeal Software and The Hiive co-working space. He is also a good friend and one of my favorite people to chat with about stoicism. He's an avid student of stoicism and brings many of the stoic principles and ideas into his companies as well as his personal life. We sat down and had a chat about life, work, family, and the importance of having a process for managing your mind and emotions.

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]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2023 03:32:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/240-interview-with-trever-yarrish/ Trever Yarrish is the owner and founder of Zeal Software and The Hiive co-working space. He is also a good friend and one of my favorite people to chat with about stoicism. He's an avid student of stoicism and brings many of the stoic principles and ideas into his companies as well as his personal life. We sat down and had a chat about life, work, family, and the importance of having a process for managing your mind and emotions.

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]]> 240 - Interview with Trever Yarrish Erick Cloward 01:44:30 Trever Yarrish is the owner and founder of Zeal Software and The Hiive co-working space. He is also a good friend and one of my favorite people to chat with about stoicism. He's an avid student of stoicism and brings many of the stoic principles and ideas into his companies as well as his personal life. We sat down and had a chat about life, work, family, and the importance of having a process for managing your mind and emotions.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for build... Trever Yarrish is the owner and founder of Zeal Software and The Hiive co-working space. He is also a good friend and one of my favorite people to chat with about stoicism. He's an avid student of stoicism and brings many of the stoic principles and ideas into his companies as well as his personal life. We sat down and had a chat about life, work, family, and the importance of having a process for managing your mind and emotions.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for build... stoicism, philosophy, trever yarrish, stoic company false full 240 l049jmj1 239 - Lessons Learned This year has been an especially rough year for many of us. I can honestly say it has been for me. In this episode, I want to talk about what I have learned over the past year, and ask you about the most important things you have learned.The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.— Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2023 01:51:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/239-lessons-learned/ This year has been an especially rough year for many of us. I can honestly say it has been for me. In this episode, I want to talk about what I have learned over the past year, and ask you about the most important things you have learned.The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.— Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 239 - Lessons Learned Erick Cloward 00:12:42 This year has been an especially rough year for many of us. I can honestly say it has been for me. In this episode, I want to talk about what I have learned over the past year, and ask you about the most important things you have learned.The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.— Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at h... This year has been an especially rough year for many of us. I can honestly say it has been for me. In this episode, I want to talk about what I have learned over the past year, and ask you about the most important things you have learned.The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.— Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at h... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, life lessons, epictetus, philosophy false full 239 70wkm8p0 238 - Show Up Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself. —Marcus AureliusHow do you show up in the world? Are you acting the way that you want to? Are you being the person that you want to? If not, why not? In todays episode, I want to talk about how to live with integrity and be the person you want to be.

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]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2022 04:13:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/238-show-up/ Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself. —Marcus AureliusHow do you show up in the world? Are you acting the way that you want to? Are you being the person that you want to? If not, why not? In todays episode, I want to talk about how to live with integrity and be the person you want to be.

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]]> 238 - Show Up Erick Cloward 00:09:38 Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself. —Marcus AureliusHow do you show up in the world? Are you acting the way that you want to? Are you being the person that you want to? If not, why not? In todays episode, I want to talk about how to live with integrity and be the person you want to be.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coff... Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself. —Marcus AureliusHow do you show up in the world? Are you acting the way that you want to? Are you being the person that you want to? If not, why not? In todays episode, I want to talk about how to live with integrity and be the person you want to be.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coff... false full 238 70yr6m61 237 - Self Confidence Self-confidence is not something that can be given to you. It must be earned, through hard work and determination.— AristotleAre you confident person? Do you have faith in yourself as person? Are you comfortable with who you are? Today I want to talk about how we often will self sabotage ourselves not because we don’t have the skill or capacity to do something, but because we let self doubt creep in and stop us from sharing our gifts and talents.

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]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2022 03:23:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/237-self-confidence/ Self-confidence is not something that can be given to you. It must be earned, through hard work and determination.— AristotleAre you confident person? Do you have faith in yourself as person? Are you comfortable with who you are? Today I want to talk about how we often will self sabotage ourselves not because we don’t have the skill or capacity to do something, but because we let self doubt creep in and stop us from sharing our gifts and talents.

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]]> 237 - Self Confidence Erick Cloward 00:09:32 Self-confidence is not something that can be given to you. It must be earned, through hard work and determination.— AristotleAre you confident person? Do you have faith in yourself as person? Are you comfortable with who you are? Today I want to talk about how we often will self sabotage ourselves not because we don’t have the skill or capacity to do something, but because we let self doubt creep in and stop us from sharing our gifts and talents.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind ... Self-confidence is not something that can be given to you. It must be earned, through hard work and determination.— AristotleAre you confident person? Do you have faith in yourself as person? Are you comfortable with who you are? Today I want to talk about how we often will self sabotage ourselves not because we don’t have the skill or capacity to do something, but because we let self doubt creep in and stop us from sharing our gifts and talents.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind ... false full 237 61mqj731 236 - Nice vs. Kind Are you a nice person or are you a kind person? Do you know the difference? Today I want to talk about whether it’s better to be nice or kind.Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. — SenecaI few weeks ago, I stumbled on a discussion on twitter of all place about the difference between being nice and being kind. It was an idea that I had never really thought about, so today I want to look at this idea from a stoic perspective.

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]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 03:14:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/236-nice-vs-kind/ Are you a nice person or are you a kind person? Do you know the difference? Today I want to talk about whether it’s better to be nice or kind.Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. — SenecaI few weeks ago, I stumbled on a discussion on twitter of all place about the difference between being nice and being kind. It was an idea that I had never really thought about, so today I want to look at this idea from a stoic perspective.

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]]> 236 - Nice vs. Kind Erick Cloward 00:08:00 Are you a nice person or are you a kind person? Do you know the difference? Today I want to talk about whether it’s better to be nice or kind.Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. — SenecaI few weeks ago, I stumbled on a discussion on twitter of all place about the difference between being nice and being kind. It was an idea that I had never really thought about, so today I want to look at this idea from a stoic perspective.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbr... Are you a nice person or are you a kind person? Do you know the difference? Today I want to talk about whether it’s better to be nice or kind.Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. — SenecaI few weeks ago, I stumbled on a discussion on twitter of all place about the difference between being nice and being kind. It was an idea that I had never really thought about, so today I want to look at this idea from a stoic perspective.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbr... false full 236 81nr6341 235 - interview with Tanner Campbell of Practical Stoicism A cross post of a chat with Tanner Campbell of the Practical Stoicism podcast. Tanner is warm, smart, and interesting, with a great podcast. If you enjoy my work then you'll probably enjoy his podcast as well.

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]]> 235 - interview with Tanner Campbell of Practical Stoicism Erick Cloward 00:50:07 A cross post of a chat with Tanner Campbell of the Practical Stoicism podcast. Tanner is warm, smart, and interesting, with a great podcast. If you enjoy my work then you'll probably enjoy his podcast as well.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again f... A cross post of a chat with Tanner Campbell of the Practical Stoicism podcast. Tanner is warm, smart, and interesting, with a great podcast. If you enjoy my work then you'll probably enjoy his podcast as well.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again f... stoicism, tanner campbell, philosophy, practical stoicism false full 235 81qrz980 234 - Easy Life It may seem difficult at first but everything is difficult at first.— Miyamoto Musashi.Do you want your life to be easy? Do you complain, get stressed out, or upset when challenges come up in your life? Today I want to talk about why we should not only accept adversity in our lives, but learn to embrace it.

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]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:36:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/234-easy-life/ It may seem difficult at first but everything is difficult at first.— Miyamoto Musashi.Do you want your life to be easy? Do you complain, get stressed out, or upset when challenges come up in your life? Today I want to talk about why we should not only accept adversity in our lives, but learn to embrace it.

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]]> 234 - Easy Life Erick Cloward 00:11:05 It may seem difficult at first but everything is difficult at first.— Miyamoto Musashi.Do you want your life to be easy? Do you complain, get stressed out, or upset when challenges come up in your life? Today I want to talk about why we should not only accept adversity in our lives, but learn to embrace it.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://st... It may seem difficult at first but everything is difficult at first.— Miyamoto Musashi.Do you want your life to be easy? Do you complain, get stressed out, or upset when challenges come up in your life? Today I want to talk about why we should not only accept adversity in our lives, but learn to embrace it.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://st... stoicism, marcus aurelius, miyamoto musashi, philosophy, ryan holiday, challenges false full 234 k08lmpw0 233 - Anxious Future Do you feel like the world is in chaos right now? I know that many of us feel like that. Spend a day on social media and easy to find all kinds of things wrong with the world. Is it that the world is truly more chaotic? Are things really falling apart more so than in the past? Today I want to talk about some of the reasons why some many of us feel like the world is in chaos.The mind that is anxious about future events is miserable. —Seneca

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]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:13:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/233-anxious-future/ Do you feel like the world is in chaos right now? I know that many of us feel like that. Spend a day on social media and easy to find all kinds of things wrong with the world. Is it that the world is truly more chaotic? Are things really falling apart more so than in the past? Today I want to talk about some of the reasons why some many of us feel like the world is in chaos.The mind that is anxious about future events is miserable. —Seneca

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]]> 233 - Anxious Future Erick Cloward 00:08:13 Do you feel like the world is in chaos right now? I know that many of us feel like that. Spend a day on social media and easy to find all kinds of things wrong with the world. Is it that the world is truly more chaotic? Are things really falling apart more so than in the past? Today I want to talk about some of the reasons why some many of us feel like the world is in chaos.The mind that is anxious about future events is miserable. —SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program... Do you feel like the world is in chaos right now? I know that many of us feel like that. Spend a day on social media and easy to find all kinds of things wrong with the world. Is it that the world is truly more chaotic? Are things really falling apart more so than in the past? Today I want to talk about some of the reasons why some many of us feel like the world is in chaos.The mind that is anxious about future events is miserable. —SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program... false full 233 x1639p90 232 - QTIP How often do you take what other people say and do personally? How often do you feel like you have to “fix” someone else’s mood? Today I want to talk about emotional responsibility, and how it can lead a stronger sense of self and keep you from getting pulled into other peoples emotional mayhem.Not to display anger or other emotions. To be free of passion and yet full of love.—Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:12:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/232-qtip/ How often do you take what other people say and do personally? How often do you feel like you have to “fix” someone else’s mood? Today I want to talk about emotional responsibility, and how it can lead a stronger sense of self and keep you from getting pulled into other peoples emotional mayhem.Not to display anger or other emotions. To be free of passion and yet full of love.—Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 232 - QTIP Erick Cloward 00:09:10 How often do you take what other people say and do personally? How often do you feel like you have to “fix” someone else’s mood? Today I want to talk about emotional responsibility, and how it can lead a stronger sense of self and keep you from getting pulled into other peoples emotional mayhem.Not to display anger or other emotions. To be free of passion and yet full of love.—Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for ... How often do you take what other people say and do personally? How often do you feel like you have to “fix” someone else’s mood? Today I want to talk about emotional responsibility, and how it can lead a stronger sense of self and keep you from getting pulled into other peoples emotional mayhem.Not to display anger or other emotions. To be free of passion and yet full of love.—Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for ... stoicism, marcus aurelius, philosophy, emotions, william b. irvine false full 232 81574kp1 231 - A Model of Thinking You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.—Marcus AureliusThe stoics teach us that we have control over a few things - our thoughts, our choices, and our actions. In short, our will. So is there a way that we can get better with our thinking, and improve our outcomes? Today I want to talk about a model that can help us be more aware of how our thinking impacts us, and with that awareness, improve our lives.

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]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2022 04:29:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/231-a-model-of-thinking/ You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.—Marcus AureliusThe stoics teach us that we have control over a few things - our thoughts, our choices, and our actions. In short, our will. So is there a way that we can get better with our thinking, and improve our outcomes? Today I want to talk about a model that can help us be more aware of how our thinking impacts us, and with that awareness, improve our lives.

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]]> 231 - A Model of Thinking Erick Cloward 00:10:44 You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.—Marcus AureliusThe stoics teach us that we have control over a few things - our thoughts, our choices, and our actions. In short, our will. So is there a way that we can get better with our thinking, and improve our outcomes? Today I want to talk about a model that can help us be more aware of how our thinking impacts us, and with that awareness, improve our lives.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbrea... You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.—Marcus AureliusThe stoics teach us that we have control over a few things - our thoughts, our choices, and our actions. In short, our will. So is there a way that we can get better with our thinking, and improve our outcomes? Today I want to talk about a model that can help us be more aware of how our thinking impacts us, and with that awareness, improve our lives.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbrea... stoicism, marcus aurelius, broke castillo, philosophy, thinking false full 231 k18lpjl1 230 - Our Human Contract Is it ever okay to hate someone as a stoic? Is there ever a time to have “righteous anger”? Today I want to talk about anger, hate and violence in our ever more divisive world.Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads to hate, and hate leads to violence. This is the equation.— Ibn Rushd

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]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2022 03:11:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/230-our-human-contract/ Is it ever okay to hate someone as a stoic? Is there ever a time to have “righteous anger”? Today I want to talk about anger, hate and violence in our ever more divisive world.Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads to hate, and hate leads to violence. This is the equation.— Ibn Rushd

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]]> 230 - Our Human Contract Erick Cloward 00:12:55 Is it ever okay to hate someone as a stoic? Is there ever a time to have “righteous anger”? Today I want to talk about anger, hate and violence in our ever more divisive world.Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads to hate, and hate leads to violence. This is the equation.— Ibn RushdSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes ... Is it ever okay to hate someone as a stoic? Is there ever a time to have “righteous anger”? Today I want to talk about anger, hate and violence in our ever more divisive world.Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads to hate, and hate leads to violence. This is the equation.— Ibn RushdSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes ... stoicism, marcus aurelius, anger, epictetus, philosophy, hate, confucius. seneca, ibn rushd, violence false full 230 m1jmmnq0 229 - Conscious Communication Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there.—RumiHow you ever thought about how often we have judgments in our language? Are you even aware of how often we communicate our our opinions and feelings about others? What if we could remove judgments from our language? Today I want to talk about ways that we can make our language more clear, and increase our ability to communicate non-judgmentally with others.

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]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 01:05:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/229-conscious-communication/ Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there.—RumiHow you ever thought about how often we have judgments in our language? Are you even aware of how often we communicate our our opinions and feelings about others? What if we could remove judgments from our language? Today I want to talk about ways that we can make our language more clear, and increase our ability to communicate non-judgmentally with others.

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]]> 229 - Conscious Communication Erick Cloward 00:09:54 Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there.—RumiHow you ever thought about how often we have judgments in our language? Are you even aware of how often we communicate our our opinions and feelings about others? What if we could remove judgments from our language? Today I want to talk about ways that we can make our language more clear, and increase our ability to communicate non-judgmentally with others.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind pr... Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there.—RumiHow you ever thought about how often we have judgments in our language? Are you even aware of how often we communicate our our opinions and feelings about others? What if we could remove judgments from our language? Today I want to talk about ways that we can make our language more clear, and increase our ability to communicate non-judgmentally with others.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind pr... stoicism, nonviolent communication, epictetus, philosophy, jung, stoic, rumi false full 229 v17xjj70 228 - Offended Choose not to be harmed — and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed — and you haven’t been.” —Marcus AureliusHow often have you been offended by someone? Maybe it was something someone said to you? Maybe they made a comment about your clothes or mocked something that you really liked such as your favorite football team or musician. Maybe it’s one of your siblings who always tries to put you down or get under your skin. Maybe someone on the internet posted a mean comment to a picture you put on social media. In all cases, when we are offended by something because of the thoughts we have about it and what we make it mean.

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]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:28:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/228-offended/ Choose not to be harmed — and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed — and you haven’t been.” —Marcus AureliusHow often have you been offended by someone? Maybe it was something someone said to you? Maybe they made a comment about your clothes or mocked something that you really liked such as your favorite football team or musician. Maybe it’s one of your siblings who always tries to put you down or get under your skin. Maybe someone on the internet posted a mean comment to a picture you put on social media. In all cases, when we are offended by something because of the thoughts we have about it and what we make it mean.

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]]> 228 - Offended Erick Cloward 00:10:15 Choose not to be harmed — and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed — and you haven’t been.” —Marcus AureliusHow often have you been offended by someone? Maybe it was something someone said to you? Maybe they made a comment about your clothes or mocked something that you really liked such as your favorite football team or musician. Maybe it’s one of your siblings who always tries to put you down or get under your skin. Maybe someone on the internet posted a mean comment to a picture you pu... Choose not to be harmed — and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed — and you haven’t been.” —Marcus AureliusHow often have you been offended by someone? Maybe it was something someone said to you? Maybe they made a comment about your clothes or mocked something that you really liked such as your favorite football team or musician. Maybe it’s one of your siblings who always tries to put you down or get under your skin. Maybe someone on the internet posted a mean comment to a picture you pu... stoicism, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy, offended false full 228 8057l7x0 227 - Self Commitment How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself? —EpictetusHow often do you find yourself starting something only to notice a few weeks or months later that you let it fall by the wayside? Today I want to talk about why we have trouble keeping commitments to ourselves, and some ideas about how we can get better about keeping those commitments.

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]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:41:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/227-self-commitment/ How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself? —EpictetusHow often do you find yourself starting something only to notice a few weeks or months later that you let it fall by the wayside? Today I want to talk about why we have trouble keeping commitments to ourselves, and some ideas about how we can get better about keeping those commitments.

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]]> 227 - Self Commitment Erick Cloward 00:10:29 How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself? —EpictetusHow often do you find yourself starting something only to notice a few weeks or months later that you let it fall by the wayside? Today I want to talk about why we have trouble keeping commitments to ourselves, and some ideas about how we can get better about keeping those commitments.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicis... How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself? —EpictetusHow often do you find yourself starting something only to notice a few weeks or months later that you let it fall by the wayside? Today I want to talk about why we have trouble keeping commitments to ourselves, and some ideas about how we can get better about keeping those commitments.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicis... stoicism, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 227 81zpqq81 226 - Cognitive Dissonance Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. — Marcus AureliusToday I want to talk about one of the most interesting things about humans, the fact that we cling so dearly to our belief systems in face of contradiction evidence, often to our own detriment.Why do humans resist changing their minds, even in the face of overwhelming evidence? How often have you changed your opinions when presented with new facts? How often have you actually changed your behavior when you learned new information? How often to you rationalize your opinion or simply deny facts because they don’t fit your belief system?

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]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2022 04:33:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/226-cognitive-dissonance/ Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. — Marcus AureliusToday I want to talk about one of the most interesting things about humans, the fact that we cling so dearly to our belief systems in face of contradiction evidence, often to our own detriment.Why do humans resist changing their minds, even in the face of overwhelming evidence? How often have you changed your opinions when presented with new facts? How often have you actually changed your behavior when you learned new information? How often to you rationalize your opinion or simply deny facts because they don’t fit your belief system?

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]]> 226 - Cognitive Dissonance Erick Cloward 00:10:19 Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. — Marcus AureliusToday I want to talk about one of the most interesting things about humans, the fact that we cling so dearly to our belief systems in face of contradiction evidence, often to our own detriment.Why do humans resist changing their minds, even in the face of overwhelming evidence? How often have you changed your opinions when presented with new facts? How often have you actually chan... Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. — Marcus AureliusToday I want to talk about one of the most interesting things about humans, the fact that we cling so dearly to our belief systems in face of contradiction evidence, often to our own detriment.Why do humans resist changing their minds, even in the face of overwhelming evidence? How often have you changed your opinions when presented with new facts? How often have you actually chan... stoicism, marcus aurelius, philosophy, cognitive dissonance false full 226 8157pl61 225 - Be Yourself How much of our lives do we spend living in way to please other people? How much unhappiness do we feel in our lives because we’re not being ourselves? Today I want to talk about why it can be really hard to live authentically."The life of those who live under a mask cannot be happy and without anxiety."― SenecaLink to Neil Gaiman's speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plWexCID-kA

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]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:17:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/225-be-yourself/ How much of our lives do we spend living in way to please other people? How much unhappiness do we feel in our lives because we’re not being ourselves? Today I want to talk about why it can be really hard to live authentically."The life of those who live under a mask cannot be happy and without anxiety."― SenecaLink to Neil Gaiman's speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plWexCID-kA

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]]> 225 - Be Yourself Erick Cloward 00:09:48 How much of our lives do we spend living in way to please other people? How much unhappiness do we feel in our lives because we’re not being ourselves? Today I want to talk about why it can be really hard to live authentically."The life of those who live under a mask cannot be happy and without anxiety."― SenecaLink to Neil Gaiman's speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plWexCID-kASend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enro... How much of our lives do we spend living in way to please other people? How much unhappiness do we feel in our lives because we’re not being ourselves? Today I want to talk about why it can be really hard to live authentically."The life of those who live under a mask cannot be happy and without anxiety."― SenecaLink to Neil Gaiman's speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plWexCID-kASend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enro... false full 225 70v47r70 224 - To You or For You It does not matter what you bear, but how you bear it. — SenecaDo you think that life just happens to you? That you are simply a pawn in the game of life? Because there are so many things that we don’t have control over in our lives, it can be easy to fall into this kind of mental trap. The problem is that when adopt this kind of thinking, then we have placed an unhelpful filter through which we view everything that happens in our lives.

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]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 03:46:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/224-to-you-or-for-you/ It does not matter what you bear, but how you bear it. — SenecaDo you think that life just happens to you? That you are simply a pawn in the game of life? Because there are so many things that we don’t have control over in our lives, it can be easy to fall into this kind of mental trap. The problem is that when adopt this kind of thinking, then we have placed an unhelpful filter through which we view everything that happens in our lives.

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]]> 224 - To You or For You Erick Cloward 00:09:26 It does not matter what you bear, but how you bear it. — SenecaDo you think that life just happens to you? That you are simply a pawn in the game of life? Because there are so many things that we don’t have control over in our lives, it can be easy to fall into this kind of mental trap. The problem is that when adopt this kind of thinking, then we have placed an unhelpful filter through which we view everything that happens in our lives.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program f... It does not matter what you bear, but how you bear it. — SenecaDo you think that life just happens to you? That you are simply a pawn in the game of life? Because there are so many things that we don’t have control over in our lives, it can be easy to fall into this kind of mental trap. The problem is that when adopt this kind of thinking, then we have placed an unhelpful filter through which we view everything that happens in our lives.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program f... stoicism, responsibility, epictetus, blame false full 224 z0r7zvr1 223 - Controlling Others When someone is properly grounded in life, they shouldn’t have to look outside themselves for approval. — EpictetusLiving on this planet with other people can be very challenging at times. If you’re like me, sometimes you have a strong difference of opinion with someone, and you end up in an argument and spend a lot of time and energy trying to change the other persons mind. Why do we spend so much time trying to change other people or expecting that other people will change for us?

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]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:29:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/223-controlling-others/ When someone is properly grounded in life, they shouldn’t have to look outside themselves for approval. — EpictetusLiving on this planet with other people can be very challenging at times. If you’re like me, sometimes you have a strong difference of opinion with someone, and you end up in an argument and spend a lot of time and energy trying to change the other persons mind. Why do we spend so much time trying to change other people or expecting that other people will change for us?

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]]> 223 - Controlling Others Erick Cloward 00:08:00 When someone is properly grounded in life, they shouldn’t have to look outside themselves for approval. — EpictetusLiving on this planet with other people can be very challenging at times. If you’re like me, sometimes you have a strong difference of opinion with someone, and you end up in an argument and spend a lot of time and energy trying to change the other persons mind. Why do we spend so much time trying to change other people or expecting that other people will change for us?Send us Fa... When someone is properly grounded in life, they shouldn’t have to look outside themselves for approval. — EpictetusLiving on this planet with other people can be very challenging at times. If you’re like me, sometimes you have a strong difference of opinion with someone, and you end up in an argument and spend a lot of time and energy trying to change the other persons mind. Why do we spend so much time trying to change other people or expecting that other people will change for us?Send us Fa... false full 223 81ql3rk0 222 - Power Over Your Mind You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.—Marcus AureliusHaving a clear idea of what we can and can't control is the most fundamental principle of stoicism, and almost every other idea flows from there. This is also one of the easier concepts to understand, but so hard to actually implement.How do you manage to clearly divide what you can and can't control?

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]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2022 04:06:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/222-power-over-your-mind/ You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.—Marcus AureliusHaving a clear idea of what we can and can't control is the most fundamental principle of stoicism, and almost every other idea flows from there. This is also one of the easier concepts to understand, but so hard to actually implement.How do you manage to clearly divide what you can and can't control?

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]]> 222 - Power Over Your Mind Erick Cloward 00:08:32 You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.—Marcus AureliusHaving a clear idea of what we can and can't control is the most fundamental principle of stoicism, and almost every other idea flows from there. This is also one of the easier concepts to understand, but so hard to actually implement.How do you manage to clearly divide what you can and can't control?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline ... You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.—Marcus AureliusHaving a clear idea of what we can and can't control is the most fundamental principle of stoicism, and almost every other idea flows from there. This is also one of the easier concepts to understand, but so hard to actually implement.How do you manage to clearly divide what you can and can't control?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline ... stoicism, mind, marcus aurelius, philosophy, thinking false full 222 x1l97kv0 221 - Accept Life How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life. — Marcus AureliusHow often do you complain about the hard things in your life? How often do you find yourself disappointed that things don't turn out the way you think they should? Learning to accept what life sends our way is probably one of the most challenging things to do. But to wish for life to be other than it is, is to deny reality and to miss out on learning what life can teach us.

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]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/221-accept-life/ How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life. — Marcus AureliusHow often do you complain about the hard things in your life? How often do you find yourself disappointed that things don't turn out the way you think they should? Learning to accept what life sends our way is probably one of the most challenging things to do. But to wish for life to be other than it is, is to deny reality and to miss out on learning what life can teach us.

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]]> 221 - Accept Life Erick Cloward 00:13:52 How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life. — Marcus AureliusHow often do you complain about the hard things in your life? How often do you find yourself disappointed that things don't turn out the way you think they should? Learning to accept what life sends our way is probably one of the most challenging things to do. But to wish for life to be other than it is, is to deny reality and to miss out on learning what life can teach us.Send us Fan Mail The B... How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life. — Marcus AureliusHow often do you complain about the hard things in your life? How often do you find yourself disappointed that things don't turn out the way you think they should? Learning to accept what life sends our way is probably one of the most challenging things to do. But to wish for life to be other than it is, is to deny reality and to miss out on learning what life can teach us.Send us Fan Mail The B... stoicism, amor fati, zeno of citium, marcus aurelius, epictetus, acceptance false full 221 71w424k0 220 - Stoics and Emotions Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings. —SenecaStoicism is often seen as a tool to avoid emotions, but is this a good idea? How should stoics handle their emotions? In this episode, I respond to criticism in Psychology today that Stoicism is a fad and that it is a dangerous tool that promotes the repression of a emotion.

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]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/220-stoics-and-emotions/ Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings. —SenecaStoicism is often seen as a tool to avoid emotions, but is this a good idea? How should stoics handle their emotions? In this episode, I respond to criticism in Psychology today that Stoicism is a fad and that it is a dangerous tool that promotes the repression of a emotion.

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]]> 220 - Stoics and Emotions Erick Cloward 00:14:28 Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings. —SenecaStoicism is often seen as a tool to avoid emotions, but is this a good idea? How should stoics handle their emotions? In this episode, I respond to criticism in Psychology today that Stoicism is a fad and that it is a dangerous to... Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings. —SenecaStoicism is often seen as a tool to avoid emotions, but is this a good idea? How should stoics handle their emotions? In this episode, I respond to criticism in Psychology today that Stoicism is a fad and that it is a dangerous to... stoicism, marcus aurelius, senecas, epictetus, philosophy, emotions false full 220 j02n3zr0 219 - Acceptance of Others When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself: the people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous and surly. They are like this because they can't tell good from evil.— Marcus AureliusLast week I talked about accepting yourself for exactly who you are, including all the things you like and more importantly the things you don’t like about yourself. This week I want to talk about accepting others for exactly who they are. Amor Fati is the acceptance and the embracing of your fate, or what life brings your way. We usually think of applying this to just the events and circumstances of life, but have you ever thought of applying this to other people? For me I think of Amor Fati as loving everything in your life, especially those things that you don’t have control over, and one thing we don’t have control of is other people.---Hello friends! Thank you for listening. If this podcast speaks to you, please consider give a donation on Patreon at https://patreon.com/stoiccoffeeYou can also find more episodes at our website, https://stoic.coffee, and pick up some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop at https://stoic.coffee/shop.Lastly if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it.Thanks again for listening.

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]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:46:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/219-acceptance-of-others/ When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself: the people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous and surly. They are like this because they can't tell good from evil.— Marcus AureliusLast week I talked about accepting yourself for exactly who you are, including all the things you like and more importantly the things you don’t like about yourself. This week I want to talk about accepting others for exactly who they are. Amor Fati is the acceptance and the embracing of your fate, or what life brings your way. We usually think of applying this to just the events and circumstances of life, but have you ever thought of applying this to other people? For me I think of Amor Fati as loving everything in your life, especially those things that you don’t have control over, and one thing we don’t have control of is other people.---Hello friends! Thank you for listening. If this podcast speaks to you, please consider give a donation on Patreon at https://patreon.com/stoiccoffeeYou can also find more episodes at our website, https://stoic.coffee, and pick up some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop at https://stoic.coffee/shop.Lastly if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it.Thanks again for listening.

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]]> 219 - Acceptance of Others Erick Cloward 00:11:47 When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself: the people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous and surly. They are like this because they can't tell good from evil.— Marcus AureliusLast week I talked about accepting yourself for exactly who you are, including all the things you like and more importantly the things you don’t like about yourself. This week I want to talk about accepting others for exactly who they are. Amor Fati is the acceptance and the... When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself: the people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous and surly. They are like this because they can't tell good from evil.— Marcus AureliusLast week I talked about accepting yourself for exactly who you are, including all the things you like and more importantly the things you don’t like about yourself. This week I want to talk about accepting others for exactly who they are. Amor Fati is the acceptance and the... stoicism, marcus aurelius, philosophy, amor fate, acceptance false full 219 v07lpzp1 218 - Accept Yourself One of the hardest things for us to do, though it is one of the most important things we will ever learn, is to accept ourselves for exactly who we are. But when you decide to take this on and make it a priority, it can be one of the most life changing thing you can do."It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own." — Marcus Aurelius---Hello friends! Thank you for listening. If this podcast speaks to you, please consider give a donation on Patreon at https://patreon.com/stoiccoffeeYou can also find more episodes at our website, https://stoic.coffee, and pick up some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop at https://stoic.coffee/shop.Lastly if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it.Thanks again for listening.

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]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/218-accept-yourself/ One of the hardest things for us to do, though it is one of the most important things we will ever learn, is to accept ourselves for exactly who we are. But when you decide to take this on and make it a priority, it can be one of the most life changing thing you can do."It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own." — Marcus Aurelius---Hello friends! Thank you for listening. If this podcast speaks to you, please consider give a donation on Patreon at https://patreon.com/stoiccoffeeYou can also find more episodes at our website, https://stoic.coffee, and pick up some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop at https://stoic.coffee/shop.Lastly if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it.Thanks again for listening.

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]]> 218 - Accept Yourself Erick Cloward 00:18:13 One of the hardest things for us to do, though it is one of the most important things we will ever learn, is to accept ourselves for exactly who we are. But when you decide to take this on and make it a priority, it can be one of the most life changing thing you can do."It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own." — Marcus Aurelius---Hello friends! Thank you for listening. If this podcast speaks to you, please cons... One of the hardest things for us to do, though it is one of the most important things we will ever learn, is to accept ourselves for exactly who we are. But when you decide to take this on and make it a priority, it can be one of the most life changing thing you can do."It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own." — Marcus Aurelius---Hello friends! Thank you for listening. If this podcast speaks to you, please cons... stoicism, marcus aurelius, self-acceptance, stoic false full 218 71ym2921 217 - Interview With Donald J. Robertson An interview with Donald J. Robertson about his new graphic novel about Marcus Aurelius called Verissimus. We talk about all kinds of stoic history and the politics of his day.

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]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 23:07:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/217-interview-with-donald-j-robertson/ An interview with Donald J. Robertson about his new graphic novel about Marcus Aurelius called Verissimus. We talk about all kinds of stoic history and the politics of his day.

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]]> 217 - Interview With Donald J. Robertson Erick Cloward 01:37:44 An interview with Donald J. Robertson about his new graphic novel about Marcus Aurelius called Verissimus. We talk about all kinds of stoic history and the politics of his day.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! An interview with Donald J. Robertson about his new graphic novel about Marcus Aurelius called Verissimus. We talk about all kinds of stoic history and the politics of his day.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, donald j. robinson, marcus aurelius, verissimus false full 217 713x5wn0 216 - Give Yourself Fully To Your Endeavors Forget everything else. Keep hold of this alone and remember it: Each of us lives only now, this brief instant. —Marcus AureliusDon’t let fear, low self-esteem and the negative voices hold you back from your true destiny. —David GogginsOne of the hardest things for me, and I’m sure that many of you fall into the same category, is to know what you want and have the courage to go after it. There are plenty of reason why this happens, and for the most part it comes down to fear, and the two biggest are fear of failure, and fear of disapproval of others. Today I want to talk about some changes I’m making in my life, and how I’m facing these fears.

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]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:21:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/216-give-yourself-fully-to-your-endeavors/ Forget everything else. Keep hold of this alone and remember it: Each of us lives only now, this brief instant. —Marcus AureliusDon’t let fear, low self-esteem and the negative voices hold you back from your true destiny. —David GogginsOne of the hardest things for me, and I’m sure that many of you fall into the same category, is to know what you want and have the courage to go after it. There are plenty of reason why this happens, and for the most part it comes down to fear, and the two biggest are fear of failure, and fear of disapproval of others. Today I want to talk about some changes I’m making in my life, and how I’m facing these fears.

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]]> 216 - Give Yourself Fully To Your Endeavors Erick Cloward 00:10:44 Forget everything else. Keep hold of this alone and remember it: Each of us lives only now, this brief instant. —Marcus AureliusDon’t let fear, low self-esteem and the negative voices hold you back from your true destiny. —David GogginsOne of the hardest things for me, and I’m sure that many of you fall into the same category, is to know what you want and have the courage to go after it. There are plenty of reason why this happens, and for the most part it comes down to fear, and the two big... Forget everything else. Keep hold of this alone and remember it: Each of us lives only now, this brief instant. —Marcus AureliusDon’t let fear, low self-esteem and the negative voices hold you back from your true destiny. —David GogginsOne of the hardest things for me, and I’m sure that many of you fall into the same category, is to know what you want and have the courage to go after it. There are plenty of reason why this happens, and for the most part it comes down to fear, and the two big... stoicism, marcus aurelius, philosophy false full 216 81nxm581 215 - The Space Between “When force of circumstance upsets your equanimity, lose no time in recovering your self-control, and do not remain out of tune longer than you can help. Habitual recurrence to the harmony will increase your mastery of it.”― Marcus AureliusOver the past few weeks, I've been thinking a lot about equanimity and how it may be the most important idea that the stoics came up with. And the more I look into it, the more I see that this is the one of the most important principles, and a foundation for being able to apply the other principles more effectively. We can also see how important this is in other traditions, such as Buddhism, especially Zen Buddhism, also promotes the idea of calming the mind as one of the highest virtues.

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]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/215-the-space-between/ “When force of circumstance upsets your equanimity, lose no time in recovering your self-control, and do not remain out of tune longer than you can help. Habitual recurrence to the harmony will increase your mastery of it.”― Marcus AureliusOver the past few weeks, I've been thinking a lot about equanimity and how it may be the most important idea that the stoics came up with. And the more I look into it, the more I see that this is the one of the most important principles, and a foundation for being able to apply the other principles more effectively. We can also see how important this is in other traditions, such as Buddhism, especially Zen Buddhism, also promotes the idea of calming the mind as one of the highest virtues.

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]]> 215 - The Space Between Erick Cloward 00:09:51 “When force of circumstance upsets your equanimity, lose no time in recovering your self-control, and do not remain out of tune longer than you can help. Habitual recurrence to the harmony will increase your mastery of it.”― Marcus AureliusOver the past few weeks, I've been thinking a lot about equanimity and how it may be the most important idea that the stoics came up with. And the more I look into it, the more I see that this is the one of the most important principles, and a foundation fo... “When force of circumstance upsets your equanimity, lose no time in recovering your self-control, and do not remain out of tune longer than you can help. Habitual recurrence to the harmony will increase your mastery of it.”― Marcus AureliusOver the past few weeks, I've been thinking a lot about equanimity and how it may be the most important idea that the stoics came up with. And the more I look into it, the more I see that this is the one of the most important principles, and a foundation fo... stoicism, marcus aurelius, philosophy, equanimity, viktor frankl, naval ravikant false full 215 219y8lj1 214 - Embody Your Philosophy Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. — EpictetusEvents in life mean nothing if you do not reflect on them in a deep way, and ideas from books are pointless if they have no application to life as you live it. — Robert GreeneThe hardest thing about any philosophy is being able to apply what you learn in real life. We can read all the books, watch all the videos, follow all the gurus, but until we actually apply what we've learned, all of that learning is worthless.

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]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/214-embody-your-philosophy/ Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. — EpictetusEvents in life mean nothing if you do not reflect on them in a deep way, and ideas from books are pointless if they have no application to life as you live it. — Robert GreeneThe hardest thing about any philosophy is being able to apply what you learn in real life. We can read all the books, watch all the videos, follow all the gurus, but until we actually apply what we've learned, all of that learning is worthless.

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]]> 214 - Embody Your Philosophy Erick Cloward 00:10:31 Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. — EpictetusEvents in life mean nothing if you do not reflect on them in a deep way, and ideas from books are pointless if they have no application to life as you live it. — Robert GreeneThe hardest thing about any philosophy is being able to apply what you learn in real life. We can read all the books, watch all the videos, follow all the gurus, but until we actually apply what we've learned, all of that learning is worthless.Send us Fan Mail The Buil... Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. — EpictetusEvents in life mean nothing if you do not reflect on them in a deep way, and ideas from books are pointless if they have no application to life as you live it. — Robert GreeneThe hardest thing about any philosophy is being able to apply what you learn in real life. We can read all the books, watch all the videos, follow all the gurus, but until we actually apply what we've learned, all of that learning is worthless.Send us Fan Mail The Buil... stoicism, seneca, robert greene, epictetus, philosophy, calm, equanimity false full 214 61m8l850 213 - Think Long Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings. — SenecaWhen you're in the midst of a challenge it's really hard to think clearly. It's hard sometimes to remember that this moment is just this moment and will not be forever. In this episode, I’m going to talk about how thinking longer term can help smooth out the day to day rough patches and help you stay more resilient.

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]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:49:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/213-think-long/ Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings. — SenecaWhen you're in the midst of a challenge it's really hard to think clearly. It's hard sometimes to remember that this moment is just this moment and will not be forever. In this episode, I’m going to talk about how thinking longer term can help smooth out the day to day rough patches and help you stay more resilient.

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]]> 213 - Think Long Erick Cloward 00:11:43 Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings. — SenecaWhen you're in the midst of a challenge it's really hard to think clearly. It's hard sometimes to remember that this moment is just this moment and will not be forever. In this episode, I’m going to talk about how thinking longer... Everyone faces up more bravely to a thing for which he has long prepared himself, sufferings, even, being withstood if they have been trained for in advance. Those who are unprepared, on the other hand, are panic-stricken by the most insignificant happenings. — SenecaWhen you're in the midst of a challenge it's really hard to think clearly. It's hard sometimes to remember that this moment is just this moment and will not be forever. In this episode, I’m going to talk about how thinking longer... stoicism, seneca, philosophy, perseverance false full 213 71wrjkr0 212 - Friction Anxieties can only come from your internal judgement.— Marcus AureliusWe all have things in our lives that seems to stop us from completing things that we really want to do. Often, these things aren’t even all that big but end up being show stoppers nonetheless. Today I want to talk about why it’s important to pay attention to the things that get in your way, and some possible ways to get around them.

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]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:29:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/212-friction/ Anxieties can only come from your internal judgement.— Marcus AureliusWe all have things in our lives that seems to stop us from completing things that we really want to do. Often, these things aren’t even all that big but end up being show stoppers nonetheless. Today I want to talk about why it’s important to pay attention to the things that get in your way, and some possible ways to get around them.

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]]> 212 - Friction Erick Cloward 00:14:35 Anxieties can only come from your internal judgement.— Marcus AureliusWe all have things in our lives that seems to stop us from completing things that we really want to do. Often, these things aren’t even all that big but end up being show stoppers nonetheless. Today I want to talk about why it’s important to pay attention to the things that get in your way, and some possible ways to get around them.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now ... Anxieties can only come from your internal judgement.— Marcus AureliusWe all have things in our lives that seems to stop us from completing things that we really want to do. Often, these things aren’t even all that big but end up being show stoppers nonetheless. Today I want to talk about why it’s important to pay attention to the things that get in your way, and some possible ways to get around them.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now ... stoicism, fictions, marcus aurelius, david goggins, philosophy, ryan holiday, anxiety false full 212 219yq221 211 - Toxic Positivity “To be always fortunate, and to pass through life with a soul that has never known sorrow, is to be ignorant of one half of nature.”― SenecaLife is never meant to be kittens and rainbows. A good portion of our life is going to sadness, disappointment, and failure. In this episode, I want to talk about how being too positive can actually be bad for you. 

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]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2021 08:06:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/211-toxic-positivity/ “To be always fortunate, and to pass through life with a soul that has never known sorrow, is to be ignorant of one half of nature.”― SenecaLife is never meant to be kittens and rainbows. A good portion of our life is going to sadness, disappointment, and failure. In this episode, I want to talk about how being too positive can actually be bad for you. 

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]]> 211 - Toxic Positivity Erick Cloward 00:12:50 “To be always fortunate, and to pass through life with a soul that has never known sorrow, is to be ignorant of one half of nature.”― SenecaLife is never meant to be kittens and rainbows. A good portion of our life is going to sadness, disappointment, and failure. In this episode, I want to talk about how being too positive can actually be bad for you. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is... “To be always fortunate, and to pass through life with a soul that has never known sorrow, is to be ignorant of one half of nature.”― SenecaLife is never meant to be kittens and rainbows. A good portion of our life is going to sadness, disappointment, and failure. In this episode, I want to talk about how being too positive can actually be bad for you. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is... false full 211 j02xz360 210 - It will All Be Gone Brief is man’s life and small the nook of the Earth where he lives; brief, too, is the longest posthumous fame, buoyed only by a succession of poor human beings who will very soon die and who know little of themselves, much less of someone who died long ago.—Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Mon, 1 Nov 2021 04:05:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/210-it-will-all-be-gone/ Brief is man’s life and small the nook of the Earth where he lives; brief, too, is the longest posthumous fame, buoyed only by a succession of poor human beings who will very soon die and who know little of themselves, much less of someone who died long ago.—Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 210 - It will All Be Gone Erick Cloward 00:04:37 Brief is man’s life and small the nook of the Earth where he lives; brief, too, is the longest posthumous fame, buoyed only by a succession of poor human beings who will very soon die and who know little of themselves, much less of someone who died long ago.—Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouT... Brief is man’s life and small the nook of the Earth where he lives; brief, too, is the longest posthumous fame, buoyed only by a succession of poor human beings who will very soon die and who know little of themselves, much less of someone who died long ago.—Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouT... false full 210 71wrnp40 209 - Privilege One cannot pursue one’s own highest good without at the same time necessarily promoting the good of others. A life based on narrow self-interest cannot be esteemed by any honorable measurement. Seeking the very best in ourselves means actively caring for the welfare of other human beings. Our human contract is not with the few people with whom our affairs are most immediately intertwined, nor to the prominent, rich, or well educated, but to all our human brethren.— EpictetusWhat kind of privileges have you had in your life? Do you recognize the advantages that you have enjoyed? In this episode I want to talk about privilege, and how the stoics encourage us to use the privliges we have to improve society.

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]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/209-privilege/ One cannot pursue one’s own highest good without at the same time necessarily promoting the good of others. A life based on narrow self-interest cannot be esteemed by any honorable measurement. Seeking the very best in ourselves means actively caring for the welfare of other human beings. Our human contract is not with the few people with whom our affairs are most immediately intertwined, nor to the prominent, rich, or well educated, but to all our human brethren.— EpictetusWhat kind of privileges have you had in your life? Do you recognize the advantages that you have enjoyed? In this episode I want to talk about privilege, and how the stoics encourage us to use the privliges we have to improve society.

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]]> 209 - Privilege Erick Cloward 00:12:07 One cannot pursue one’s own highest good without at the same time necessarily promoting the good of others. A life based on narrow self-interest cannot be esteemed by any honorable measurement. Seeking the very best in ourselves means actively caring for the welfare of other human beings. Our human contract is not with the few people with whom our affairs are most immediately intertwined, nor to the prominent, rich, or well educated, but to all our human brethren.— EpictetusWhat kind of pri... One cannot pursue one’s own highest good without at the same time necessarily promoting the good of others. A life based on narrow self-interest cannot be esteemed by any honorable measurement. Seeking the very best in ourselves means actively caring for the welfare of other human beings. Our human contract is not with the few people with whom our affairs are most immediately intertwined, nor to the prominent, rich, or well educated, but to all our human brethren.— EpictetusWhat kind of pri... false full 209 81q9vz41 208 - Radical Candor It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own.– Marcus AureliusAre you afraid to tell others what you really think or how you really feel? In this episode I want to talk about the idea of radical candor, and how committing to being honest about what you think and feel is one of the most challenging but rewarding things you can do.

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]]> 208 - Radical Candor Erick Cloward 00:10:51 It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own.– Marcus AureliusAre you afraid to tell others what you really think or how you really feel? In this episode I want to talk about the idea of radical candor, and how committing to being honest about what you think and feel is one of the most challenging but rewarding things you can do.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is ... It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own.– Marcus AureliusAre you afraid to tell others what you really think or how you really feel? In this episode I want to talk about the idea of radical candor, and how committing to being honest about what you think and feel is one of the most challenging but rewarding things you can do.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is ... stoicism, marcus aurelius, honesty, opinions, radical candor false full 208 81q95xl1 207 - Resistance Don’t demand or expect that events happen as you would wish them to. Accept events as they actually happen. That way peace is possible. — EpictetusWhat if you stopped resisting what life brought your way? What if you could cheerfully accept everything that came your way? How would that change the way you showed up in the world? This week I want to talk about the importance of dealing with what is, and not what we think it should be.

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]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:28:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/207-resistance/ Don’t demand or expect that events happen as you would wish them to. Accept events as they actually happen. That way peace is possible. — EpictetusWhat if you stopped resisting what life brought your way? What if you could cheerfully accept everything that came your way? How would that change the way you showed up in the world? This week I want to talk about the importance of dealing with what is, and not what we think it should be.

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]]> 207 - Resistance Erick Cloward 00:09:48 Don’t demand or expect that events happen as you would wish them to. Accept events as they actually happen. That way peace is possible. — EpictetusWhat if you stopped resisting what life brought your way? What if you could cheerfully accept everything that came your way? How would that change the way you showed up in the world? This week I want to talk about the importance of dealing with what is, and not what we think it should be.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program f... Don’t demand or expect that events happen as you would wish them to. Accept events as they actually happen. That way peace is possible. — EpictetusWhat if you stopped resisting what life brought your way? What if you could cheerfully accept everything that came your way? How would that change the way you showed up in the world? This week I want to talk about the importance of dealing with what is, and not what we think it should be.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program f... stoicism, amor fati, marcus aurelius, resistance, epictetus, acceptance false full 207 70vk32q1 206 - The Long Ride The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. — EpictetusDo you think that life is meant to be comfortable? Do you make choices in your life to take the easy path and avoid discomfort? If so, then you may not be living a life as full as you could. 

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]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/206-the-long-ride/ The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. — EpictetusDo you think that life is meant to be comfortable? Do you make choices in your life to take the easy path and avoid discomfort? If so, then you may not be living a life as full as you could. 

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]]> 206 - The Long Ride Erick Cloward 00:09:48 The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. — EpictetusDo you think that life is meant to be comfortable? Do you make choices in your life to take the easy path and avoid discomfort? If so, then you may not be living a life as full as you could. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Fi... The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. — EpictetusDo you think that life is meant to be comfortable? Do you make choices in your life to take the easy path and avoid discomfort? If so, then you may not be living a life as full as you could. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Fi... false full 206 x06534y1 205 - Two Sides of the Same Coin Some things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.— EpictetusOne topic that I revisit on the podcast repeatedly is how important it is to control the things that we can’ and let go of the things that we can’t. For me, this is one of the most important lessons we can learn in our lives. In this episode, I want to talk about how we be more mindful of what we can, and what we cannot control.

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]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:52:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/205-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/ Some things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.— EpictetusOne topic that I revisit on the podcast repeatedly is how important it is to control the things that we can’ and let go of the things that we can’t. For me, this is one of the most important lessons we can learn in our lives. In this episode, I want to talk about how we be more mindful of what we can, and what we cannot control.

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]]> 205 - Two Sides of the Same Coin Erick Cloward 00:11:02 Some things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.— EpictetusOne topic that I revisit on the podcast repeatedly is how important it is to control the things that we can’ and let go of the things that we can’t. For me, this is one of the most important lessons we can ... Some things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.— EpictetusOne topic that I revisit on the podcast repeatedly is how important it is to control the things that we can’ and let go of the things that we can’t. For me, this is one of the most important lessons we can ... false full 205 713x8q50 204 - Blame and Responsibility If change is forced upon you, you must resist the temptation to overreact or feel sorry for yourself. — Robert GreeneHow often do you feel that life is unfair? That something happened that you think should not have happened to you? Maybe someone hurt you and you want them to fix it? In this episode I want to talk about blame and responsibility.

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]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/204-blame-and-responsibility/ If change is forced upon you, you must resist the temptation to overreact or feel sorry for yourself. — Robert GreeneHow often do you feel that life is unfair? That something happened that you think should not have happened to you? Maybe someone hurt you and you want them to fix it? In this episode I want to talk about blame and responsibility.

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]]> 204 - Blame and Responsibility Erick Cloward 00:09:28 If change is forced upon you, you must resist the temptation to overreact or feel sorry for yourself. — Robert GreeneHow often do you feel that life is unfair? That something happened that you think should not have happened to you? Maybe someone hurt you and you want them to fix it? In this episode I want to talk about blame and responsibility.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Or... If change is forced upon you, you must resist the temptation to overreact or feel sorry for yourself. — Robert GreeneHow often do you feel that life is unfair? That something happened that you think should not have happened to you? Maybe someone hurt you and you want them to fix it? In this episode I want to talk about blame and responsibility.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Or... false full 204 81nxx661 203 - Belief Without Evidence is Wrong It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.— William K. Clifford, Ethics of BeliefWe all like to think that we are wise, that our opinions are well thought out, and that we’re smart enough to spot when we have inconsistent beliefs. Today I want to talk about why believing something without sufficient evidence is wrong, and that idea that how we come to a belief or a conclusion is more important that the whether the belief or conclusion is correct.

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]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/203-belief-without-evidence-is-wrong/ It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.— William K. Clifford, Ethics of BeliefWe all like to think that we are wise, that our opinions are well thought out, and that we’re smart enough to spot when we have inconsistent beliefs. Today I want to talk about why believing something without sufficient evidence is wrong, and that idea that how we come to a belief or a conclusion is more important that the whether the belief or conclusion is correct.

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]]> 203 - Belief Without Evidence is Wrong Erick Cloward 00:15:19 It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.— William K. Clifford, Ethics of BeliefWe all like to think that we are wise, that our opinions are well thought out, and that we’re smart enough to spot when we have inconsistent beliefs. Today I want to talk about why believing something without sufficient evidence is wrong, and that idea that how we come to a belief or a conclusion is more important that the whether the belief or conclusion is co... It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.— William K. Clifford, Ethics of BeliefWe all like to think that we are wise, that our opinions are well thought out, and that we’re smart enough to spot when we have inconsistent beliefs. Today I want to talk about why believing something without sufficient evidence is wrong, and that idea that how we come to a belief or a conclusion is more important that the whether the belief or conclusion is co... false full 203 81nxpz21 202 - Life Is Long If You Know How To Use It “While we wait for life, life passes.”— SenecaTime is the most important, the most in demand resource that we have in life. Are you spending yours wisely or do you let it go to waste? Today I want to talk about time, and how we can take some steps to be mindful of how we spend it.

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]]> Mon, 6 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/202-life-is-long-if-you-know-how-to-use-it/ “While we wait for life, life passes.”— SenecaTime is the most important, the most in demand resource that we have in life. Are you spending yours wisely or do you let it go to waste? Today I want to talk about time, and how we can take some steps to be mindful of how we spend it.

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]]> 202 - Life Is Long If You Know How To Use It Erick Cloward 00:13:06 “While we wait for life, life passes.”— SenecaTime is the most important, the most in demand resource that we have in life. Are you spending yours wisely or do you let it go to waste? Today I want to talk about time, and how we can take some steps to be mindful of how we spend it.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes ... “While we wait for life, life passes.”— SenecaTime is the most important, the most in demand resource that we have in life. Are you spending yours wisely or do you let it go to waste? Today I want to talk about time, and how we can take some steps to be mindful of how we spend it.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes ... stoicism, seneca, philosophy, time false full 202 70vkqyz1 201 - You May Leave This Life at Any Moment “You may leave this life at any moment: have this possibility in your mind in all that you do or say or think.”— Marcus AureliusDo you think about death? Are you afraid of death? Do you take the time to think about what the world will be like when you are no longer here? Today I want to talk about why death is so important, and how when we avoid thinking about death, we are missing out on one of the best tools to live a fulfilling life.

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]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:12:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/201-you-may-leave-this-life-at-any-moment/ “You may leave this life at any moment: have this possibility in your mind in all that you do or say or think.”— Marcus AureliusDo you think about death? Are you afraid of death? Do you take the time to think about what the world will be like when you are no longer here? Today I want to talk about why death is so important, and how when we avoid thinking about death, we are missing out on one of the best tools to live a fulfilling life.

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]]> 201 - You May Leave This Life at Any Moment Erick Cloward 00:10:54 “You may leave this life at any moment: have this possibility in your mind in all that you do or say or think.”— Marcus AureliusDo you think about death? Are you afraid of death? Do you take the time to think about what the world will be like when you are no longer here? Today I want to talk about why death is so important, and how when we avoid thinking about death, we are missing out on one of the best tools to live a fulfilling life.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program fo... “You may leave this life at any moment: have this possibility in your mind in all that you do or say or think.”— Marcus AureliusDo you think about death? Are you afraid of death? Do you take the time to think about what the world will be like when you are no longer here? Today I want to talk about why death is so important, and how when we avoid thinking about death, we are missing out on one of the best tools to live a fulfilling life.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program fo... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, living, philosophy, death, memento mori false full 201 8059q680 200 - With Great Responsibility Comes Great Power “The responsibility is all yours. No one can stop you from being honest or straightforward.”— Marcus AureliusTo you own your actions? Do you graciously accept the consequences of your choices? When you make a mistake do you try to cover it up? Today I want to talk about the idea that to have more control over your life, you need to accept responsibility for everything you do.

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]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:25:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/200-with-great-responsibility-comes-great-power/ “The responsibility is all yours. No one can stop you from being honest or straightforward.”— Marcus AureliusTo you own your actions? Do you graciously accept the consequences of your choices? When you make a mistake do you try to cover it up? Today I want to talk about the idea that to have more control over your life, you need to accept responsibility for everything you do.

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]]> 200 - With Great Responsibility Comes Great Power Erick Cloward 00:11:28 “The responsibility is all yours. No one can stop you from being honest or straightforward.”— Marcus AureliusTo you own your actions? Do you graciously accept the consequences of your choices? When you make a mistake do you try to cover it up? Today I want to talk about the idea that to have more control over your life, you need to accept responsibility for everything you do.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My bo... “The responsibility is all yours. No one can stop you from being honest or straightforward.”— Marcus AureliusTo you own your actions? Do you graciously accept the consequences of your choices? When you make a mistake do you try to cover it up? Today I want to talk about the idea that to have more control over your life, you need to accept responsibility for everything you do.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My bo... false full 200 l04y3mx1 199 - What are you Thinking? “Objective judgment, at this very moment. Unselfish action, now at this very moment. Willing acceptance – now at this very moment – of all external events. That’s all you need.” — Marcus AureliusHow aware are you of what you are thinking? What you are feeling? Most of us like to think that we are pretty aware of what’s going on in our minds or what emotion is currently driving us. I mean, we’re the one inside of our mind, so we should know what we’re thinking or feeling, right? Well, not always. Often, the thoughts and emotions inside my head are busy, confusing, conflicting, and overwhelming. So today we’re going to talk about the most important mental skill you can develop, awareness.

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]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/199-what-are-you-thinking/ “Objective judgment, at this very moment. Unselfish action, now at this very moment. Willing acceptance – now at this very moment – of all external events. That’s all you need.” — Marcus AureliusHow aware are you of what you are thinking? What you are feeling? Most of us like to think that we are pretty aware of what’s going on in our minds or what emotion is currently driving us. I mean, we’re the one inside of our mind, so we should know what we’re thinking or feeling, right? Well, not always. Often, the thoughts and emotions inside my head are busy, confusing, conflicting, and overwhelming. So today we’re going to talk about the most important mental skill you can develop, awareness.

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]]> 199 - What are you Thinking? Erick Cloward 00:12:55 “Objective judgment, at this very moment. Unselfish action, now at this very moment. Willing acceptance – now at this very moment – of all external events. That’s all you need.” — Marcus AureliusHow aware are you of what you are thinking? What you are feeling? Most of us like to think that we are pretty aware of what’s going on in our minds or what emotion is currently driving us. I mean, we’re the one inside of our mind, so we should know what we’re thinking or feeling, right? Well, not alwa... “Objective judgment, at this very moment. Unselfish action, now at this very moment. Willing acceptance – now at this very moment – of all external events. That’s all you need.” — Marcus AureliusHow aware are you of what you are thinking? What you are feeling? Most of us like to think that we are pretty aware of what’s going on in our minds or what emotion is currently driving us. I mean, we’re the one inside of our mind, so we should know what we’re thinking or feeling, right? Well, not alwa... stoicism, marcus aurelius, awareness, philosophy, thinking false full 199 j02k6lz1 198 - The Fear of Knowing What You Want “Everything, a horse, a vine, is created for some duty. For what task, then, were you yourself created? A person’s true delight is to do the things they were made for.”—Marcus AureliusDo you really know what you want? When you think about what you want, does it excite you? Does it scare you? Are you pursuing what you want? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about why it’s scary to know what you want, and why that’s a good thing.

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]]> Mon, 9 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/198-the-fear-of-knowing-what-you-want/ “Everything, a horse, a vine, is created for some duty. For what task, then, were you yourself created? A person’s true delight is to do the things they were made for.”—Marcus AureliusDo you really know what you want? When you think about what you want, does it excite you? Does it scare you? Are you pursuing what you want? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about why it’s scary to know what you want, and why that’s a good thing.

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]]> 198 - The Fear of Knowing What You Want Erick Cloward 00:13:04 “Everything, a horse, a vine, is created for some duty. For what task, then, were you yourself created? A person’s true delight is to do the things they were made for.”—Marcus AureliusDo you really know what you want? When you think about what you want, does it excite you? Does it scare you? Are you pursuing what you want? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about why it’s scary to know what you want, and why that’s a good thing.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for b... “Everything, a horse, a vine, is created for some duty. For what task, then, were you yourself created? A person’s true delight is to do the things they were made for.”—Marcus AureliusDo you really know what you want? When you think about what you want, does it excite you? Does it scare you? Are you pursuing what you want? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about why it’s scary to know what you want, and why that’s a good thing.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for b... stoicism, marcus aurelius, fear, tim ferriss, philosophy, self-knowledge false full 198 71yqyn21 197 - What's Your Excuse? “Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer. Put your principles into practice–now. Stop the excuses and the procrastination. This is your life! […] Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do–now.” — EpictetusWe all have events and challenges that happen in our lives. That what life is all about. When the stoics use the term Amor Fati, what they mean is to love your fate, to love and accept what life sends your way. How you feel about the events that happen to you in your life will not change if they are going to happen or not. They will happen. What thoughts you have around these events, how you feel about them, and how you respond to them are the only things that you have control over. If this is the case, why do we make excuses? Why do we come up with rationalizations about these how we do or don’t, especially when the rationalizations just make us feel worse about the actions we want to take anyway?

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]]> Mon, 2 Aug 2021 07:09:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/197-whats-your-excuse/ “Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer. Put your principles into practice–now. Stop the excuses and the procrastination. This is your life! […] Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do–now.” — EpictetusWe all have events and challenges that happen in our lives. That what life is all about. When the stoics use the term Amor Fati, what they mean is to love your fate, to love and accept what life sends your way. How you feel about the events that happen to you in your life will not change if they are going to happen or not. They will happen. What thoughts you have around these events, how you feel about them, and how you respond to them are the only things that you have control over. If this is the case, why do we make excuses? Why do we come up with rationalizations about these how we do or don’t, especially when the rationalizations just make us feel worse about the actions we want to take anyway?

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]]> 197 - What's Your Excuse? Erick Cloward 00:11:37 “Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer. Put your principles into practice–now. Stop the excuses and the procrastination. This is your life! […] Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do–now.” — EpictetusWe all have events and challenges that happen in our lives. That what life is all about. When the stoics use the term Amor Fati, what they mean is to love your f... “Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer. Put your principles into practice–now. Stop the excuses and the procrastination. This is your life! […] Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do–now.” — EpictetusWe all have events and challenges that happen in our lives. That what life is all about. When the stoics use the term Amor Fati, what they mean is to love your f... stoicism, rationalizations, excuses, responsibility, epictetus, philosophy false full 197 j02kqmk1 196 - How to Win an Argument It is possible to curb your arrogance, to overcome pleasure and pain, to rise above your ambition, and to not be angry with stupid and ungrateful people — yes, even to care for them. — Marcus AureliusHow do you win an argument? All of us have to deal with conflict in our lives. To think otherwise is completely unrealistic. But when we have an argument, what is our goal? What do we hope to achieve? To change the other person’s mind? To prove that we are right? Today I want to talk about why we argue, and the best way to win an argument.

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]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/196-how-to-win-an-argument/ It is possible to curb your arrogance, to overcome pleasure and pain, to rise above your ambition, and to not be angry with stupid and ungrateful people — yes, even to care for them. — Marcus AureliusHow do you win an argument? All of us have to deal with conflict in our lives. To think otherwise is completely unrealistic. But when we have an argument, what is our goal? What do we hope to achieve? To change the other person’s mind? To prove that we are right? Today I want to talk about why we argue, and the best way to win an argument.

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]]> 196 - How to Win an Argument Erick Cloward 00:11:38 It is possible to curb your arrogance, to overcome pleasure and pain, to rise above your ambition, and to not be angry with stupid and ungrateful people — yes, even to care for them. — Marcus AureliusHow do you win an argument? All of us have to deal with conflict in our lives. To think otherwise is completely unrealistic. But when we have an argument, what is our goal? What do we hope to achieve? To change the other person’s mind? To prove that we are right? Today I want to talk about why we... It is possible to curb your arrogance, to overcome pleasure and pain, to rise above your ambition, and to not be angry with stupid and ungrateful people — yes, even to care for them. — Marcus AureliusHow do you win an argument? All of us have to deal with conflict in our lives. To think otherwise is completely unrealistic. But when we have an argument, what is our goal? What do we hope to achieve? To change the other person’s mind? To prove that we are right? Today I want to talk about why we... stoicism, marcus aurelius, arguments, philosophy, honor false full 196 8158r9q0 195 - Why You Should Care “Humans exist for the sake of one another.” — Marcus AureliusA few weeks ago I talked about being self-sovereign, that you are in 100% responsible for your choices and actions, and that you may live exactly the want to, regardless of the opinions of others. I got to thinking about it, and I wanted to cover another aspect of what it means to be self-sovereign. When you choose to live by your rules and values, it means that you are only controlling the things that you can control, and not trying to control those you can’t. But does this mean that you can ignore everyone around you and live in ways that are only helpful to you? Yes, you can. But does that mean that you should?

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]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/195-why-you-should-care/ “Humans exist for the sake of one another.” — Marcus AureliusA few weeks ago I talked about being self-sovereign, that you are in 100% responsible for your choices and actions, and that you may live exactly the want to, regardless of the opinions of others. I got to thinking about it, and I wanted to cover another aspect of what it means to be self-sovereign. When you choose to live by your rules and values, it means that you are only controlling the things that you can control, and not trying to control those you can’t. But does this mean that you can ignore everyone around you and live in ways that are only helpful to you? Yes, you can. But does that mean that you should?

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]]> 195 - Why You Should Care Erick Cloward 00:11:42 “Humans exist for the sake of one another.” — Marcus AureliusA few weeks ago I talked about being self-sovereign, that you are in 100% responsible for your choices and actions, and that you may live exactly the want to, regardless of the opinions of others. I got to thinking about it, and I wanted to cover another aspect of what it means to be self-sovereign. When you choose to live by your rules and values, it means that you are only controlling the things that you can control, and not ... “Humans exist for the sake of one another.” — Marcus AureliusA few weeks ago I talked about being self-sovereign, that you are in 100% responsible for your choices and actions, and that you may live exactly the want to, regardless of the opinions of others. I got to thinking about it, and I wanted to cover another aspect of what it means to be self-sovereign. When you choose to live by your rules and values, it means that you are only controlling the things that you can control, and not ... stoicism, purpose, seneca, marcus aurelus, empathy, others, compassion false full 195 70wv7p41 194 - Find Your Why “So you were born to feel ‘nice’? Instead of doing things and experiencing them? Don’t you see the plants, the birds, the ants and spiders and bees going about their individual tasks, putting the world in order, as best they can? And you’re not willing to do your job as a human being? Why aren’t you running to do what your nature demands?”— Marcus AureliusOne of the toughest things in life is to work at a job we don’t like. There are plenty of factors that can lead to job satisfaction. Many of them are outside of our control, but there are some that aren’t, and those are the most important ones because they can lead to true job satisfaction, and maybe to finding your purpose in life. 

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]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:56:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/194-find-your-why/ “So you were born to feel ‘nice’? Instead of doing things and experiencing them? Don’t you see the plants, the birds, the ants and spiders and bees going about their individual tasks, putting the world in order, as best they can? And you’re not willing to do your job as a human being? Why aren’t you running to do what your nature demands?”— Marcus AureliusOne of the toughest things in life is to work at a job we don’t like. There are plenty of factors that can lead to job satisfaction. Many of them are outside of our control, but there are some that aren’t, and those are the most important ones because they can lead to true job satisfaction, and maybe to finding your purpose in life. 

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]]> 194 - Find Your Why Erick Cloward 00:12:12 “So you were born to feel ‘nice’? Instead of doing things and experiencing them? Don’t you see the plants, the birds, the ants and spiders and bees going about their individual tasks, putting the world in order, as best they can? And you’re not willing to do your job as a human being? Why aren’t you running to do what your nature demands?”— Marcus AureliusOne of the toughest things in life is to work at a job we don’t like. There are plenty of factors that can lead to job satisfaction. Many o... “So you were born to feel ‘nice’? Instead of doing things and experiencing them? Don’t you see the plants, the birds, the ants and spiders and bees going about their individual tasks, putting the world in order, as best they can? And you’re not willing to do your job as a human being? Why aren’t you running to do what your nature demands?”— Marcus AureliusOne of the toughest things in life is to work at a job we don’t like. There are plenty of factors that can lead to job satisfaction. Many o... stoicism, purpose, marcus aurelius, philosophy, work, viktor frankl false full 194 80q87lr1 193 - 10,000 Kicks “If something is difficult for you to accomplish, do not then think it impossible for any human being; rather, if it is humanly possible and corresponds to human nature, know that it is attainable by you as well.” — Marcus AureliusWhat is the key to success? Why are some people able to achieve what they want while others languish? Today we’re going to talk about how Stoicism can help you to develop the skills it takes to reach your goals, and live your best life.

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]]> Mon, 5 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/193-10000-kicks/ “If something is difficult for you to accomplish, do not then think it impossible for any human being; rather, if it is humanly possible and corresponds to human nature, know that it is attainable by you as well.” — Marcus AureliusWhat is the key to success? Why are some people able to achieve what they want while others languish? Today we’re going to talk about how Stoicism can help you to develop the skills it takes to reach your goals, and live your best life.

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]]> 193 - 10,000 Kicks Erick Cloward 00:09:21 “If something is difficult for you to accomplish, do not then think it impossible for any human being; rather, if it is humanly possible and corresponds to human nature, know that it is attainable by you as well.” — Marcus AureliusWhat is the key to success? Why are some people able to achieve what they want while others languish? Today we’re going to talk about how Stoicism can help you to develop the skills it takes to reach your goals, and live your best life.Send us Fan Mail The Build an ... “If something is difficult for you to accomplish, do not then think it impossible for any human being; rather, if it is humanly possible and corresponds to human nature, know that it is attainable by you as well.” — Marcus AureliusWhat is the key to success? Why are some people able to achieve what they want while others languish? Today we’re going to talk about how Stoicism can help you to develop the skills it takes to reach your goals, and live your best life.Send us Fan Mail The Build an ... stoicism, marcus aurelius, focus, bruce lee, success, consistency false full 193 z0r89nq0 192 - Self-Sovereign “Be content to seem what you really are.” — Marcus AureliusOne of the hardest things in our lives is to be completely honest with those around us. Why is that? Why do we hide parts of ourselves or lie about how we feel, especially with those we love the most? We are afraid of rejection. We are afraid of not belonging. We are afraid that if those closest to us really “knew” us, they would no longer love us. The need to fit in and belong is a powerful, almost primal one.

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]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/192-self-sovereign/ “Be content to seem what you really are.” — Marcus AureliusOne of the hardest things in our lives is to be completely honest with those around us. Why is that? Why do we hide parts of ourselves or lie about how we feel, especially with those we love the most? We are afraid of rejection. We are afraid of not belonging. We are afraid that if those closest to us really “knew” us, they would no longer love us. The need to fit in and belong is a powerful, almost primal one.

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]]> 192 - Self-Sovereign Erick Cloward 00:09:36 “Be content to seem what you really are.” — Marcus AureliusOne of the hardest things in our lives is to be completely honest with those around us. Why is that? Why do we hide parts of ourselves or lie about how we feel, especially with those we love the most? We are afraid of rejection. We are afraid of not belonging. We are afraid that if those closest to us really “knew” us, they would no longer love us. The need to fit in and belong is a powerful, almost primal one.Send us Fan Mail The Bui... “Be content to seem what you really are.” — Marcus AureliusOne of the hardest things in our lives is to be completely honest with those around us. Why is that? Why do we hide parts of ourselves or lie about how we feel, especially with those we love the most? We are afraid of rejection. We are afraid of not belonging. We are afraid that if those closest to us really “knew” us, they would no longer love us. The need to fit in and belong is a powerful, almost primal one.Send us Fan Mail The Bui... stoicism, marcus aurelius, self-sovereign, self acceptance, philosophy false full 192 l04k8961 191 - Get Busy With Life's Purpose “Get busy with life’s purpose, toss aside empty hopes, get active in your own rescue — if you care for yourself at all — and do it while you can.”— Marcus AureliusDoes being a Stoic mean you can be apathetic? Does not reacting mean that you just give up? Because Stoicism is about controlling your response, it can easily seem that you just let things just happen and don’t take action. But to be a true Stoic, you are the opposite of apathetic. You are effective. By taking the time to choose your shot, you don’t waste time or energy on the things you can’t control. Often, we confuse action with actually doing something useful. Because Stoicism is about taking responsibility for ourselves, we need to be smart about the actions we choose. When we take the time to make a deliberate and well thought out choice. We want to be effective, not busy.

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]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/191-get-busy-with-lifes-purpose/ “Get busy with life’s purpose, toss aside empty hopes, get active in your own rescue — if you care for yourself at all — and do it while you can.”— Marcus AureliusDoes being a Stoic mean you can be apathetic? Does not reacting mean that you just give up? Because Stoicism is about controlling your response, it can easily seem that you just let things just happen and don’t take action. But to be a true Stoic, you are the opposite of apathetic. You are effective. By taking the time to choose your shot, you don’t waste time or energy on the things you can’t control. Often, we confuse action with actually doing something useful. Because Stoicism is about taking responsibility for ourselves, we need to be smart about the actions we choose. When we take the time to make a deliberate and well thought out choice. We want to be effective, not busy.

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]]> 191 - Get Busy With Life's Purpose Erick Cloward 00:09:36 “Get busy with life’s purpose, toss aside empty hopes, get active in your own rescue — if you care for yourself at all — and do it while you can.”— Marcus AureliusDoes being a Stoic mean you can be apathetic? Does not reacting mean that you just give up? Because Stoicism is about controlling your response, it can easily seem that you just let things just happen and don’t take action. But to be a true Stoic, you are the opposite of apathetic. You are effective. By taking the time to choose you... “Get busy with life’s purpose, toss aside empty hopes, get active in your own rescue — if you care for yourself at all — and do it while you can.”— Marcus AureliusDoes being a Stoic mean you can be apathetic? Does not reacting mean that you just give up? Because Stoicism is about controlling your response, it can easily seem that you just let things just happen and don’t take action. But to be a true Stoic, you are the opposite of apathetic. You are effective. By taking the time to choose you... stoicism, purpose, marcus aurelius, philosophy, apathy false full 191 71yqzm51 190 - The Stories We Tell Ourselves “It is not events that disturb people, it is their judgements concerning them.”— Marcus AureliusHow often do you find yourself upset over something someone said? Maybe you’re stressed out over something that is happened. Maybe it’s the opposite and you’re extremely excited about some event happening in your life. Whatever it is, every event that causes some kind of emotion for you is all driven by the story that you tell yourself.

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]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/190-the-stories-we-tell-ourselves/ “It is not events that disturb people, it is their judgements concerning them.”— Marcus AureliusHow often do you find yourself upset over something someone said? Maybe you’re stressed out over something that is happened. Maybe it’s the opposite and you’re extremely excited about some event happening in your life. Whatever it is, every event that causes some kind of emotion for you is all driven by the story that you tell yourself.

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]]> 190 - The Stories We Tell Ourselves Erick Cloward 00:11:56 “It is not events that disturb people, it is their judgements concerning them.”— Marcus AureliusHow often do you find yourself upset over something someone said? Maybe you’re stressed out over something that is happened. Maybe it’s the opposite and you’re extremely excited about some event happening in your life. Whatever it is, every event that causes some kind of emotion for you is all driven by the story that you tell yourself.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for buil... “It is not events that disturb people, it is their judgements concerning them.”— Marcus AureliusHow often do you find yourself upset over something someone said? Maybe you’re stressed out over something that is happened. Maybe it’s the opposite and you’re extremely excited about some event happening in your life. Whatever it is, every event that causes some kind of emotion for you is all driven by the story that you tell yourself.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for buil... stoicism, marcus aurelius, perspective, philosophy, opinion false full 190 j12knx30 189 - What You Are Capable Of “I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune. You have passed through life without an opponent—no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.” – SenecaHave you ever thought about how much energy and effort we as humans put into seeking comfort and avoiding challenging things? So many things that we spend money on in our lives revolve around making things easier or more comfortable. Part of human evolution has been to seek comfort. We try to make things easier for ourselves. But in doing so, are we robbing ourselves of a chance to grow? In our search for convenience, do we end up weakening ourselves?

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]]> Mon, 31 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/189-what-you-are-capable-of/ “I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune. You have passed through life without an opponent—no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.” – SenecaHave you ever thought about how much energy and effort we as humans put into seeking comfort and avoiding challenging things? So many things that we spend money on in our lives revolve around making things easier or more comfortable. Part of human evolution has been to seek comfort. We try to make things easier for ourselves. But in doing so, are we robbing ourselves of a chance to grow? In our search for convenience, do we end up weakening ourselves?

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]]> 189 - What You Are Capable Of Erick Cloward 00:08:27 “I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune. You have passed through life without an opponent—no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.” – SenecaHave you ever thought about how much energy and effort we as humans put into seeking comfort and avoiding challenging things? So many things that we spend money on in our lives revolve around making things easier or more comfortable. Part of human evolution has been to seek comfort. We try to make t... “I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune. You have passed through life without an opponent—no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.” – SenecaHave you ever thought about how much energy and effort we as humans put into seeking comfort and avoiding challenging things? So many things that we spend money on in our lives revolve around making things easier or more comfortable. Part of human evolution has been to seek comfort. We try to make t... stoicism, seneca, pleasure, philosophy, discomfort, plain false full 189 x066w290 188 - Do What You Can “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”— Theodore RooseveltWhen you find yourself in a challenging situation, how much time do you spend wishing things were different than they are? Do you get stuck in thinking how it’s not fair? What if instead of wanting to things to be other than what they are, we worked with what we have? What kind of change could you have in your life and in the lives of others if you instead focused on what you could do? How much time and frustration would you save yourself?Today I want to talk about how taking action, even if it’s just a small one, can help get you on the path of moving through challenges.

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]]> Mon, 24 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/188-do-what-you-can/ “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”— Theodore RooseveltWhen you find yourself in a challenging situation, how much time do you spend wishing things were different than they are? Do you get stuck in thinking how it’s not fair? What if instead of wanting to things to be other than what they are, we worked with what we have? What kind of change could you have in your life and in the lives of others if you instead focused on what you could do? How much time and frustration would you save yourself?Today I want to talk about how taking action, even if it’s just a small one, can help get you on the path of moving through challenges.

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]]> 188 - Do What You Can Erick Cloward 00:09:23 “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”— Theodore RooseveltWhen you find yourself in a challenging situation, how much time do you spend wishing things were different than they are? Do you get stuck in thinking how it’s not fair? What if instead of wanting to things to be other than what they are, we worked with what we have? What kind of change could you have in your life and in the lives of others if you instead focused on what you could do? How much time and frustration would... “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”— Theodore RooseveltWhen you find yourself in a challenging situation, how much time do you spend wishing things were different than they are? Do you get stuck in thinking how it’s not fair? What if instead of wanting to things to be other than what they are, we worked with what we have? What kind of change could you have in your life and in the lives of others if you instead focused on what you could do? How much time and frustration would... stoicism, marcus aurelius, theodore roosevelt, philosophy false full 188 p0klkj41 187 - Yes, And... You only live in the present, this fleeting moment. The rest of your life is already gone or not yet revealed.— Marcus AureliusHow often do you think about the future? How much time do you spend thinking about the expectations you have for yourself, your life, those around you? How much time do you spend in your mind in the future, so much so that you don’t really live in the present?Last week I talked about how it’s easy to get stuck in the past, and how doing so is a waste of energy because it not something that we have control over. Today I want to talk about holding expectations of the future can set us up for frustration and disappointment, and the tools the Stoics give us to enjoy life in the present.

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]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/187-yes-and/ You only live in the present, this fleeting moment. The rest of your life is already gone or not yet revealed.— Marcus AureliusHow often do you think about the future? How much time do you spend thinking about the expectations you have for yourself, your life, those around you? How much time do you spend in your mind in the future, so much so that you don’t really live in the present?Last week I talked about how it’s easy to get stuck in the past, and how doing so is a waste of energy because it not something that we have control over. Today I want to talk about holding expectations of the future can set us up for frustration and disappointment, and the tools the Stoics give us to enjoy life in the present.

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]]> 187 - Yes, And... Erick Cloward 00:08:45 You only live in the present, this fleeting moment. The rest of your life is already gone or not yet revealed.— Marcus AureliusHow often do you think about the future? How much time do you spend thinking about the expectations you have for yourself, your life, those around you? How much time do you spend in your mind in the future, so much so that you don’t really live in the present?Last week I talked about how it’s easy to get stuck in the past, and how doing so is a waste of energy because... You only live in the present, this fleeting moment. The rest of your life is already gone or not yet revealed.— Marcus AureliusHow often do you think about the future? How much time do you spend thinking about the expectations you have for yourself, your life, those around you? How much time do you spend in your mind in the future, so much so that you don’t really live in the present?Last week I talked about how it’s easy to get stuck in the past, and how doing so is a waste of energy because... stoicism, marcus aurelius, philosophy, mindfulness false full 187 81nplyl1 186 - Stuck In The Past “Reason shows us there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”— SenecaOne of the core tenants of Stoicism is to be aware of, and to focus on what we can control and let go of those we can’t. One area that we don’t have control over is what happened in the past. It is not something that can we can change, yet it is one of the hardest things for us to let go of. Regrets are a prison of our own making, but we are the ones that hold the key to our escape. Learning how to untangle ourselves from past can bring us so peace and freedom to move more lightly in the present.--Hello friends! Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, head on over to patreon.com/stoicoffee and help support this podcast by becoming a patron. Also stop by the website at www.stoic.coffee where you can sign up for our newsletter, and buy some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop. Also, if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it. Word of mouth is the best way to help this podcast grow. Thanks again for listening.

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]]> Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/186-stuck-in-the-past/ “Reason shows us there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”— SenecaOne of the core tenants of Stoicism is to be aware of, and to focus on what we can control and let go of those we can’t. One area that we don’t have control over is what happened in the past. It is not something that can we can change, yet it is one of the hardest things for us to let go of. Regrets are a prison of our own making, but we are the ones that hold the key to our escape. Learning how to untangle ourselves from past can bring us so peace and freedom to move more lightly in the present.--Hello friends! Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, head on over to patreon.com/stoicoffee and help support this podcast by becoming a patron. Also stop by the website at www.stoic.coffee where you can sign up for our newsletter, and buy some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop. Also, if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it. Word of mouth is the best way to help this podcast grow. Thanks again for listening.

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]]> 186 - Stuck In The Past Erick Cloward 00:09:06 “Reason shows us there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”— SenecaOne of the core tenants of Stoicism is to be aware of, and to focus on what we can control and let go of those we can’t. One area that we don’t have control over is what happened in the past. It is not something that can we can change, yet it is one of the hardest things for us to let go of. Regrets are a prison of our own making, but we are the ones that hold the key to our escape. Learning how to untangl... “Reason shows us there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”— SenecaOne of the core tenants of Stoicism is to be aware of, and to focus on what we can control and let go of those we can’t. One area that we don’t have control over is what happened in the past. It is not something that can we can change, yet it is one of the hardest things for us to let go of. Regrets are a prison of our own making, but we are the ones that hold the key to our escape. Learning how to untangl... stoicism, seneca, regrets, philosophy false full 186 60mx9yq1 185 - Needy “People exist for one another. You can instruct or endure them.”— Marcus AureliusEveryone has needs. If you are a living, breathing human being, you have needs. Why do we find it so hard to ask for the things that we need? So why do so many of us feel like we’re broken because we have needs? In this week's episode we talk about neediness as something to be understood, not to be ignored.

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]]> Mon, 3 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/185-needy/ “People exist for one another. You can instruct or endure them.”— Marcus AureliusEveryone has needs. If you are a living, breathing human being, you have needs. Why do we find it so hard to ask for the things that we need? So why do so many of us feel like we’re broken because we have needs? In this week's episode we talk about neediness as something to be understood, not to be ignored.

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]]> 185 - Needy Erick Cloward 00:10:48 “People exist for one another. You can instruct or endure them.”— Marcus AureliusEveryone has needs. If you are a living, breathing human being, you have needs. Why do we find it so hard to ask for the things that we need? So why do so many of us feel like we’re broken because we have needs? In this week's episode we talk about neediness as something to be understood, not to be ignored.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enroll... “People exist for one another. You can instruct or endure them.”— Marcus AureliusEveryone has needs. If you are a living, breathing human being, you have needs. Why do we find it so hard to ask for the things that we need? So why do so many of us feel like we’re broken because we have needs? In this week's episode we talk about neediness as something to be understood, not to be ignored.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enroll... stoicism, marcus aurelius, epictetus, philosophy false full 185 80xwpvq1 184 - The Truth Never Harmed Anyone "It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.” – Marcus AureliusDeep down, we all harbor insecurities. We feel that we just aren’t as good as we pretend to be, or want to be. Because our ego, our identity, is wrapped up in who we think we are. When something threatens that identity, we can easily get defensive. Our egos try to maintain these boundaries of who we think we are.This week's episode is about one of the hardest things for us as human to receive - criticism. ----Hello friends! Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, head on over to patreon.com/stoicoffee and help support this podcast by becoming a patron. Also stop by the website at www.stoic.coffee where you can sign up for our newsletter, and buy some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop. Also, if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it. Word of mouth is the best way to help this podcast grow. Thanks again for listening.

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]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/184-the-truth-never-harmed-anyone/ "It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.” – Marcus AureliusDeep down, we all harbor insecurities. We feel that we just aren’t as good as we pretend to be, or want to be. Because our ego, our identity, is wrapped up in who we think we are. When something threatens that identity, we can easily get defensive. Our egos try to maintain these boundaries of who we think we are.This week's episode is about one of the hardest things for us as human to receive - criticism. ----Hello friends! Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, head on over to patreon.com/stoicoffee and help support this podcast by becoming a patron. Also stop by the website at www.stoic.coffee where you can sign up for our newsletter, and buy some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop. Also, if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it. Word of mouth is the best way to help this podcast grow. Thanks again for listening.

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]]> 184 - The Truth Never Harmed Anyone Erick Cloward 00:08:48 "It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.” – Marcus AureliusDeep down, we all harbor insecurities. We feel that we just aren’t as good as we pretend to be, or want to be. Because our ego, our identity, is wrapped up in who we think we are. When something threatens that identity, we can easily get defensive. Our egos try to maintain these boundaries of who we think we are.This week's episode is about one of... "It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.” – Marcus AureliusDeep down, we all harbor insecurities. We feel that we just aren’t as good as we pretend to be, or want to be. Because our ego, our identity, is wrapped up in who we think we are. When something threatens that identity, we can easily get defensive. Our egos try to maintain these boundaries of who we think we are.This week's episode is about one of... stoicism, marcus aurelius, criticism, ego false full 184 713vy2p0 183 - Mind And Body “Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars. Respond to this person or that person, this challenge, this deed. Quit the evasions. Stop giving yourself needless trouble. It is time to really live; to fully inhabit the situation you happen to be in right now. You are not some disinterested bystander. Participate. Exert yourself.”— EpictetusOne of the hardest things that we have to deal with as humans is anxiety. As humans, we evolved to be constantly aware of threats around us. This is how our brains evolved to keep us alive. That rustling in the bushes could have been a snake or tiger. The adrenaline spike got us ready in flash should we need to fight for our lives or run for safety. Without these traits, humans would not have survived very long. The problem is that we are built to handle threats that don’t exist for most of us. Getting your brain to understand and appreciate that though is a whole other challenge to our modern world. Because our brains are constantly on the lookout for threats, we may feel uncomfortable or anxious for something that we “think” we shouldn’t cause that kind of response. We also can't just "think" our way out of anxiety. Because anxiety is a physical sensation, it needs to be handled in a physical way. 

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]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/183-mind-and-body/ “Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars. Respond to this person or that person, this challenge, this deed. Quit the evasions. Stop giving yourself needless trouble. It is time to really live; to fully inhabit the situation you happen to be in right now. You are not some disinterested bystander. Participate. Exert yourself.”— EpictetusOne of the hardest things that we have to deal with as humans is anxiety. As humans, we evolved to be constantly aware of threats around us. This is how our brains evolved to keep us alive. That rustling in the bushes could have been a snake or tiger. The adrenaline spike got us ready in flash should we need to fight for our lives or run for safety. Without these traits, humans would not have survived very long. The problem is that we are built to handle threats that don’t exist for most of us. Getting your brain to understand and appreciate that though is a whole other challenge to our modern world. Because our brains are constantly on the lookout for threats, we may feel uncomfortable or anxious for something that we “think” we shouldn’t cause that kind of response. We also can't just "think" our way out of anxiety. Because anxiety is a physical sensation, it needs to be handled in a physical way. 

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]]> 183 - Mind And Body Erick Cloward 00:11:08 “Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars. Respond to this person or that person, this challenge, this deed. Quit the evasions. Stop giving yourself needless trouble. It is time to really live; to fully inhabit the situation you happen to be in right now. You are not some disinterested bystander. Participate. Exert yourself.”— EpictetusOne of the hardest things that we have to deal with as humans is anxiety. As humans, we evolved to be constantly aware of threats around us. T... “Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars. Respond to this person or that person, this challenge, this deed. Quit the evasions. Stop giving yourself needless trouble. It is time to really live; to fully inhabit the situation you happen to be in right now. You are not some disinterested bystander. Participate. Exert yourself.”— EpictetusOne of the hardest things that we have to deal with as humans is anxiety. As humans, we evolved to be constantly aware of threats around us. T... false full 183 z0rnx520 182 - Want What You Have "Don’t set your mind on things you don’t possess as if they were yours, but count the blessings you actually possess and think how much you would desire them if they weren’t already yours."— Marcus AureliusWhen we think about things that we want in our lives, we also need to think about the thing that we already have, and appreciate those things. It’s easy for us to get stuck in the mindset of only focusing on the things that we don’t have in our lives. We focus on what we are lacking as a person and where we consider ourselves as failures. We can get too focused on all the material things that we don’t have and want.

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]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:15:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (Erick Cloward) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/182-want-what-you-have/ "Don’t set your mind on things you don’t possess as if they were yours, but count the blessings you actually possess and think how much you would desire them if they weren’t already yours."— Marcus AureliusWhen we think about things that we want in our lives, we also need to think about the thing that we already have, and appreciate those things. It’s easy for us to get stuck in the mindset of only focusing on the things that we don’t have in our lives. We focus on what we are lacking as a person and where we consider ourselves as failures. We can get too focused on all the material things that we don’t have and want.

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]]> 182 - Want What You Have Erick Cloward 00:07:30 "Don’t set your mind on things you don’t possess as if they were yours, but count the blessings you actually possess and think how much you would desire them if they weren’t already yours."— Marcus AureliusWhen we think about things that we want in our lives, we also need to think about the thing that we already have, and appreciate those things. It’s easy for us to get stuck in the mindset of only focusing on the things that we don’t have in our lives. We focus on what we are lacking as a pe... "Don’t set your mind on things you don’t possess as if they were yours, but count the blessings you actually possess and think how much you would desire them if they weren’t already yours."— Marcus AureliusWhen we think about things that we want in our lives, we also need to think about the thing that we already have, and appreciate those things. It’s easy for us to get stuck in the mindset of only focusing on the things that we don’t have in our lives. We focus on what we are lacking as a pe... stoicism, marcus aurelius, happiness, gratitude false full 182 80q6l491 181 - Askers and Guessers “The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.”—Marcus AureliusFor people who live in a Guess Culture, learning to ask for what we want is particularly challenging. It can feel uncomfortable, produce anxiety, and in some instances can upset the "way things are supposed to be done". But learning to be a better asker can help improve communication with those around you, and remove a lot of stress from your life.Join us at https://stoic.coffee

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]]> Mon, 5 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/181-askers-and-guessers/ “The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.”—Marcus AureliusFor people who live in a Guess Culture, learning to ask for what we want is particularly challenging. It can feel uncomfortable, produce anxiety, and in some instances can upset the "way things are supposed to be done". But learning to be a better asker can help improve communication with those around you, and remove a lot of stress from your life.Join us at https://stoic.coffee

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]]> 181 - Askers and Guessers erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:13:29 “The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.”—Marcus AureliusFor people who live in a Guess Culture, learning to ask for what we want is particularly challenging. It can feel uncomfortable, produce anxiety, and in some instances can upset the "way things are supposed to be done". But learning to be a better asker can help improve communication with those around you, and remove a lot of stress from your life.Join us ... “The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.”—Marcus AureliusFor people who live in a Guess Culture, learning to ask for what we want is particularly challenging. It can feel uncomfortable, produce anxiety, and in some instances can upset the "way things are supposed to be done". But learning to be a better asker can help improve communication with those around you, and remove a lot of stress from your life.Join us ... stoicism, marcus aurelius, philosophy, ask culture, askers vs guessers, guess culture false full 181 713v8k20 180 - Ask For Help “Don’t be ashamed to need help. Like a soldier storming a wall, you have a mission to accomplish. And if you’ve been wounded and you need a comrade to pull you up? So what?”— Marcus Aurelius The Stoics teach us that we’re part of the human community, that we’re here to help and support our fellow humans. We are social animals, and as much as we may think that we are independent, we’ve thrived as humans because of our cooperation. None of us can survive just on our own. We rely on each other in a very interconnected society. So why is it SO hard to ask for help?

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]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/180-ask-for-help/ “Don’t be ashamed to need help. Like a soldier storming a wall, you have a mission to accomplish. And if you’ve been wounded and you need a comrade to pull you up? So what?”— Marcus Aurelius The Stoics teach us that we’re part of the human community, that we’re here to help and support our fellow humans. We are social animals, and as much as we may think that we are independent, we’ve thrived as humans because of our cooperation. None of us can survive just on our own. We rely on each other in a very interconnected society. So why is it SO hard to ask for help?

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]]> 180 - Ask For Help erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:12:49 “Don’t be ashamed to need help. Like a soldier storming a wall, you have a mission to accomplish. And if you’ve been wounded and you need a comrade to pull you up? So what?”— Marcus Aurelius The Stoics teach us that we’re part of the human community, that we’re here to help and support our fellow humans. We are social animals, and as much as we may think that we are independent, we’ve thrived as humans because of our cooperation. None of us can survive just on our own. We rely on each other i... “Don’t be ashamed to need help. Like a soldier storming a wall, you have a mission to accomplish. And if you’ve been wounded and you need a comrade to pull you up? So what?”— Marcus Aurelius The Stoics teach us that we’re part of the human community, that we’re here to help and support our fellow humans. We are social animals, and as much as we may think that we are independent, we’ve thrived as humans because of our cooperation. None of us can survive just on our own. We rely on each other i... stoicism, marcus aurelius, philosophy, stoic, ask false full 180 l14xmvm1 179 - Do Hard Things “Give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths.”— EpictetusThe unglamorous, most powerful way to accomplish your goals and becoming the person that you want to become.

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]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/179-do-hard-things/ “Give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths.”— EpictetusThe unglamorous, most powerful way to accomplish your goals and becoming the person that you want to become.

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]]> 179 - Do Hard Things erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:17:48 “Give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths.”— EpictetusThe unglamorous, most powerful way to accomplish your goals and becoming the person that you want to become.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Fin... “Give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths.”— EpictetusThe unglamorous, most powerful way to accomplish your goals and becoming the person that you want to become.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Fin... stoicism, philosophy, challenges false full 179 71wq4y51 178 - If It's Endurable, Then Endure It “Everything that happens is either endurable or not. If it’s endurable, then endure it. Stop complaining. If it’s unendurable… then stop complaining. Your destruction will mean its end as well. Just remember: you can endure anything your mind can make endurable, by treating it as in your interest to do so.”— Marcus AureliusHow often do we complain about the things that we don’t like about in life? There are so many things to complain about in life. Even at this moment, there are so many things to complain about. The Pandemic. The government. Politics. Our relationships with others. Money. Even the weather. We can all find things to complain about. Complaining about something wishes things to be other than they are. It is trying to get the universe to change for us. The universe doesn’t care about our complaints. If you are able, do something about it. If you are cannot, accept it, let it go, and move on. To continue complaining is a waste of time and energy.Listen to more episodes at: https://stoic.coffee

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]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/178-if-its-endurable-then-endure-it/ “Everything that happens is either endurable or not. If it’s endurable, then endure it. Stop complaining. If it’s unendurable… then stop complaining. Your destruction will mean its end as well. Just remember: you can endure anything your mind can make endurable, by treating it as in your interest to do so.”— Marcus AureliusHow often do we complain about the things that we don’t like about in life? There are so many things to complain about in life. Even at this moment, there are so many things to complain about. The Pandemic. The government. Politics. Our relationships with others. Money. Even the weather. We can all find things to complain about. Complaining about something wishes things to be other than they are. It is trying to get the universe to change for us. The universe doesn’t care about our complaints. If you are able, do something about it. If you are cannot, accept it, let it go, and move on. To continue complaining is a waste of time and energy.Listen to more episodes at: https://stoic.coffee

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]]> 178 - If It's Endurable, Then Endure It erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:11:26 “Everything that happens is either endurable or not. If it’s endurable, then endure it. Stop complaining. If it’s unendurable… then stop complaining. Your destruction will mean its end as well. Just remember: you can endure anything your mind can make endurable, by treating it as in your interest to do so.”— Marcus AureliusHow often do we complain about the things that we don’t like about in life? There are so many things to complain about in life. Even at this moment, there are so many thing... “Everything that happens is either endurable or not. If it’s endurable, then endure it. Stop complaining. If it’s unendurable… then stop complaining. Your destruction will mean its end as well. Just remember: you can endure anything your mind can make endurable, by treating it as in your interest to do so.”— Marcus AureliusHow often do we complain about the things that we don’t like about in life? There are so many things to complain about in life. Even at this moment, there are so many thing... stoicism, marcus aurelius, philosophy, endurance false full 178 v07ql3p0 177 - Get Comfortable with the Uncomfortable “It is our own opinions that disturb us. Take away these opinions and resolve to dismiss your judgment about an act as if it were something grievous, and your anger is gone.” — Marcus AureliusPracticing stoicism is not about repressing emotions. It is not about pretending you feel nothing. It’s about understanding how your mind works, so that you can use it to benefit you and those around you. It’s about finding balance and equanimity. It’s recognizing that you have control over what you think, feel, and do. If you are swayed by every little thing other people say, or frustrated by outside events, you will be at the whims of your emotions.

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]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/177-get-comfortable-with-the-uncomfortable/ “It is our own opinions that disturb us. Take away these opinions and resolve to dismiss your judgment about an act as if it were something grievous, and your anger is gone.” — Marcus AureliusPracticing stoicism is not about repressing emotions. It is not about pretending you feel nothing. It’s about understanding how your mind works, so that you can use it to benefit you and those around you. It’s about finding balance and equanimity. It’s recognizing that you have control over what you think, feel, and do. If you are swayed by every little thing other people say, or frustrated by outside events, you will be at the whims of your emotions.

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]]> 177 - Get Comfortable with the Uncomfortable erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:11:16 “It is our own opinions that disturb us. Take away these opinions and resolve to dismiss your judgment about an act as if it were something grievous, and your anger is gone.” — Marcus AureliusPracticing stoicism is not about repressing emotions. It is not about pretending you feel nothing. It’s about understanding how your mind works, so that you can use it to benefit you and those around you. It’s about finding balance and equanimity. It’s recognizing that you have control over what yo... “It is our own opinions that disturb us. Take away these opinions and resolve to dismiss your judgment about an act as if it were something grievous, and your anger is gone.” — Marcus AureliusPracticing stoicism is not about repressing emotions. It is not about pretending you feel nothing. It’s about understanding how your mind works, so that you can use it to benefit you and those around you. It’s about finding balance and equanimity. It’s recognizing that you have control over what yo... stoicism, marcus aurelius, epictetus, stoic coffee break, stoic coffee false full 177 k08rw4p0 176 - Win or Learn, Then you Never Lose “Win or learn, you never lose.”What if you could look at everything that happens to you as something you can learn from? What if you could train your mind to see everything as an opportunity? What if you could resist less, and flow more? This weeks episode we talk about how to reframe failure as opportunities to learn.

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]]> Mon, 1 Mar 2021 21:19:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/176-win-or-learn-then-you-never-lose/ “Win or learn, you never lose.”What if you could look at everything that happens to you as something you can learn from? What if you could train your mind to see everything as an opportunity? What if you could resist less, and flow more? This weeks episode we talk about how to reframe failure as opportunities to learn.

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]]> 176 - Win or Learn, Then you Never Lose erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:11:52 “Win or learn, you never lose.”What if you could look at everything that happens to you as something you can learn from? What if you could train your mind to see everything as an opportunity? What if you could resist less, and flow more? This weeks episode we talk about how to reframe failure as opportunities to learn.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more a... “Win or learn, you never lose.”What if you could look at everything that happens to you as something you can learn from? What if you could train your mind to see everything as an opportunity? What if you could resist less, and flow more? This weeks episode we talk about how to reframe failure as opportunities to learn.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more a... stoicism, marcus aurelius, philosophy, learn, failure false full 176 z1rn7wm1 175 - Circumstances and Choices “Some things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.”— EpictetusOne of the core tenants of Stoicism is understanding the things we control and the things we cannot control. Clearly seeing things we do and don’t have control over is a skill that can impact every aspect of our lives. It can help lower our stress and help us make better and faster decisions. It can save us energy by focusing on the important things in our lives and letting go of the rest.

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]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/175-circumstances-and-choices/ “Some things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.”— EpictetusOne of the core tenants of Stoicism is understanding the things we control and the things we cannot control. Clearly seeing things we do and don’t have control over is a skill that can impact every aspect of our lives. It can help lower our stress and help us make better and faster decisions. It can save us energy by focusing on the important things in our lives and letting go of the rest.

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]]> 175 - Circumstances and Choices erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:12:14 “Some things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.”— EpictetusOne of the core tenants of Stoicism is understanding the things we control and the things we cannot control. Clearly seeing things we do and don’t have control over is a skill that can impact every aspect... “Some things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.”— EpictetusOne of the core tenants of Stoicism is understanding the things we control and the things we cannot control. Clearly seeing things we do and don’t have control over is a skill that can impact every aspect... stoicism, choices, epictetus, philosophy, stoic coffee false full 175 80zrmjv0 174 - You are Good Enough “A person’s worth is measured by the worth of what they value.” – Marcus AureliusEach of us has things we value, but does that include ourselves? The truth of it is our thoughts, your desires, are all valid. All of them. Sure, they might be considered silly, weird, or even disgusting by others. That is their opinion. The thing is, we are allowed to live our lives any way that we want. We get to live in the way that we think is best for us. We get to choose who we want to be. We are not here to live for someone else.

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]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:51:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/174-you-are-good-enough/ “A person’s worth is measured by the worth of what they value.” – Marcus AureliusEach of us has things we value, but does that include ourselves? The truth of it is our thoughts, your desires, are all valid. All of them. Sure, they might be considered silly, weird, or even disgusting by others. That is their opinion. The thing is, we are allowed to live our lives any way that we want. We get to live in the way that we think is best for us. We get to choose who we want to be. We are not here to live for someone else.

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]]> 174 - You are Good Enough erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:09:02 “A person’s worth is measured by the worth of what they value.” – Marcus AureliusEach of us has things we value, but does that include ourselves? The truth of it is our thoughts, your desires, are all valid. All of them. Sure, they might be considered silly, weird, or even disgusting by others. That is their opinion. The thing is, we are allowed to live our lives any way that we want. We get to live in the way that we think is best for us. We get to choose who we want to be. We are not here t... “A person’s worth is measured by the worth of what they value.” – Marcus AureliusEach of us has things we value, but does that include ourselves? The truth of it is our thoughts, your desires, are all valid. All of them. Sure, they might be considered silly, weird, or even disgusting by others. That is their opinion. The thing is, we are allowed to live our lives any way that we want. We get to live in the way that we think is best for us. We get to choose who we want to be. We are not here t... stoicism, philosophy, worthy, value false full 174 81xw49n0 173 - Change you Perspective, Change Your World Change Your Perspective, Change Your World“It is not so much what happens to you as how you think about what happens."– EpictetusOften times we struggle with our own perspective can color how we view ourselves and our lives. What would it take for you to change your perspective? In todays episode, we look at the story of one man who got a second chance at life, and how a shift in his perspective made all the difference.

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]]> Mon, 8 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/173-change-you-perspective-change-your-world/ Change Your Perspective, Change Your World“It is not so much what happens to you as how you think about what happens."– EpictetusOften times we struggle with our own perspective can color how we view ourselves and our lives. What would it take for you to change your perspective? In todays episode, we look at the story of one man who got a second chance at life, and how a shift in his perspective made all the difference.

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]]> 173 - Change you Perspective, Change Your World erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:09:04 Change Your Perspective, Change Your World“It is not so much what happens to you as how you think about what happens."– EpictetusOften times we struggle with our own perspective can color how we view ourselves and our lives. What would it take for you to change your perspective? In todays episode, we look at the story of one man who got a second chance at life, and how a shift in his perspective made all the difference.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental... Change Your Perspective, Change Your World“It is not so much what happens to you as how you think about what happens."– EpictetusOften times we struggle with our own perspective can color how we view ourselves and our lives. What would it take for you to change your perspective? In todays episode, we look at the story of one man who got a second chance at life, and how a shift in his perspective made all the difference.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental... perspective, epictetus, fate, second chance, memento mori, ego false full 173 x0lv9kn0 172 - Responsiblity “Waste no more time arguing about what a good person should be. Be one.”– Marcus AureliusOn this podcast I talk a lot about being responsible for for your own actions and thoughts, but what does that really mean? How do you actually accomplish this?

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]]> Tue, 2 Feb 2021 03:21:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/172-responsiblity/ “Waste no more time arguing about what a good person should be. Be one.”– Marcus AureliusOn this podcast I talk a lot about being responsible for for your own actions and thoughts, but what does that really mean? How do you actually accomplish this?

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]]> 172 - Responsiblity erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:09:51 “Waste no more time arguing about what a good person should be. Be one.”– Marcus AureliusOn this podcast I talk a lot about being responsible for for your own actions and thoughts, but what does that really mean? How do you actually accomplish this?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn... “Waste no more time arguing about what a good person should be. Be one.”– Marcus AureliusOn this podcast I talk a lot about being responsible for for your own actions and thoughts, but what does that really mean? How do you actually accomplish this?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn... stoicism, marcus aurelius, responsibility, philosophy, stoic coffee false full 172 70ywmlp0 171 - Beyond Fear "A number of our blessings do us harm, for memory brings back the agony of fear while foresight brings it on prematurely. No one confines his unhappiness to the present.” — SenecaHow different would your life be if you could live without fear? What kind of person would you be and what actions would you take if you weren’t afraid? Fear is a powerful force in our lives. It can be the driver of action or inaction. Because it taps into the hard wiring of our lizard brains, it pushes us into reacting in ways that are more basic and instinctual. In todays episode we talk about where fear comes from, and how to manage it.

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]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:08:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/171-beyond-fear/ "A number of our blessings do us harm, for memory brings back the agony of fear while foresight brings it on prematurely. No one confines his unhappiness to the present.” — SenecaHow different would your life be if you could live without fear? What kind of person would you be and what actions would you take if you weren’t afraid? Fear is a powerful force in our lives. It can be the driver of action or inaction. Because it taps into the hard wiring of our lizard brains, it pushes us into reacting in ways that are more basic and instinctual. In todays episode we talk about where fear comes from, and how to manage it.

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]]> 171 - Beyond Fear erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:13:33 "A number of our blessings do us harm, for memory brings back the agony of fear while foresight brings it on prematurely. No one confines his unhappiness to the present.” — SenecaHow different would your life be if you could live without fear? What kind of person would you be and what actions would you take if you weren’t afraid? Fear is a powerful force in our lives. It can be the driver of action or inaction. Because it taps into the hard wiring of our lizard brains, it pushes us into react... "A number of our blessings do us harm, for memory brings back the agony of fear while foresight brings it on prematurely. No one confines his unhappiness to the present.” — SenecaHow different would your life be if you could live without fear? What kind of person would you be and what actions would you take if you weren’t afraid? Fear is a powerful force in our lives. It can be the driver of action or inaction. Because it taps into the hard wiring of our lizard brains, it pushes us into react... false full 171 2197ml51 170 - Boundaries “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.

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]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:02:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/170-boundaries/ “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.

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]]> 170 - Boundaries erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:08:14 “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 Fan Mail... “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 Fan Mail... stoicism, boundaries, epictetus, self care, stoic coffee false full 170 805lxm31 169 - Why Do You Care What Others Think? "I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others."- Marcus AureliusMarcus Aurelius warned us worrying about the opinion of others is a waste of time. But, if we live with other people and are social animals, shouldn’t we worry about what others think?

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]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:11:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/169-why-do-you-care-what-others-think/ "I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others."- Marcus AureliusMarcus Aurelius warned us worrying about the opinion of others is a waste of time. But, if we live with other people and are social animals, shouldn’t we worry about what others think?

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]]> 169 - Why Do You Care What Others Think? erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:08:16 "I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others."- Marcus AureliusMarcus Aurelius warned us worrying about the opinion of others is a waste of time. But, if we live with other people and are social animals, shouldn’t we worry about what others think?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My b... "I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others."- Marcus AureliusMarcus Aurelius warned us worrying about the opinion of others is a waste of time. But, if we live with other people and are social animals, shouldn’t we worry about what others think?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My b... stoicism, seneca, marcus aurelius, epictetus, opinions of others, stoic coffee false full 169 m0jvxnj0 168 - Self Acceptance "Equanimity is the voluntary acceptance of the things which are assigned to thee by the common nature." - Marcus Aurelius How often do we hold ourselves back because of our inner critic? What if instead we practiced self acceptance, and treated ourselves like we treat a good friend - with honesty, kindness, and forgiveness?

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]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 14:38:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/168-self-acceptance/ "Equanimity is the voluntary acceptance of the things which are assigned to thee by the common nature." - Marcus Aurelius How often do we hold ourselves back because of our inner critic? What if instead we practiced self acceptance, and treated ourselves like we treat a good friend - with honesty, kindness, and forgiveness?

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]]> 168 - Self Acceptance erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:15:14 "Equanimity is the voluntary acceptance of the things which are assigned to thee by the common nature." - Marcus Aurelius How often do we hold ourselves back because of our inner critic? What if instead we practiced self acceptance, and treated ourselves like we treat a good friend - with honesty, kindness, and forgiveness?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out m... "Equanimity is the voluntary acceptance of the things which are assigned to thee by the common nature." - Marcus Aurelius How often do we hold ourselves back because of our inner critic? What if instead we practiced self acceptance, and treated ourselves like we treat a good friend - with honesty, kindness, and forgiveness?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out m... stoicism, self acceptance, philosophy, self care false full 168 j12mn660 167 - Self Advocacy Sometimes we will say things we don't really believe or do things that we don't really want to in order to please other people order to avoid conflict. But in doing so we end up causing more problems in our relationships and have a lesser sense of self. Self Advocacy is the idea that you have the right to your own opinion, beliefs, and actions and that you don't have to try and please anyone else. Ever.

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]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2019 16:55:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/167-self-advocacy/ Sometimes we will say things we don't really believe or do things that we don't really want to in order to please other people order to avoid conflict. But in doing so we end up causing more problems in our relationships and have a lesser sense of self. Self Advocacy is the idea that you have the right to your own opinion, beliefs, and actions and that you don't have to try and please anyone else. Ever.

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]]> 167 - Self Advocacy erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:10:13 Sometimes we will say things we don't really believe or do things that we don't really want to in order to please other people order to avoid conflict. But in doing so we end up causing more problems in our relationships and have a lesser sense of self. Self Advocacy is the idea that you have the right to your own opinion, beliefs, and actions and that you don't have to try and please anyone else. Ever.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is n... Sometimes we will say things we don't really believe or do things that we don't really want to in order to please other people order to avoid conflict. But in doing so we end up causing more problems in our relationships and have a lesser sense of self. Self Advocacy is the idea that you have the right to your own opinion, beliefs, and actions and that you don't have to try and please anyone else. Ever.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is n... philosophy, people pleasers, self advocacy, stocism false full 167 40p5p321 166 - Imposter Syndrome Imposter Syndrome has killed more great works, more companies, more careers and possibilities than almost anything I know. We add qualifiers like “I’m working on becoming an actor.” Or “I work as an accountant but my side hustle is composing.” In today's episode will talk about applying lessons from one of the greatest teachers to help move past imposter syndrome.

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]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:00:05 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/166-imposter-syndrome/ Imposter Syndrome has killed more great works, more companies, more careers and possibilities than almost anything I know. We add qualifiers like “I’m working on becoming an actor.” Or “I work as an accountant but my side hustle is composing.” In today's episode will talk about applying lessons from one of the greatest teachers to help move past imposter syndrome.

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]]> 166 - Imposter Syndrome erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:09:21 Imposter Syndrome has killed more great works, more companies, more careers and possibilities than almost anything I know. We add qualifiers like “I’m working on becoming an actor.” Or “I work as an accountant but my side hustle is composing.” In today's episode will talk about applying lessons from one of the greatest teachers to help move past imposter syndrome.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism ... Imposter Syndrome has killed more great works, more companies, more careers and possibilities than almost anything I know. We add qualifiers like “I’m working on becoming an actor.” Or “I work as an accountant but my side hustle is composing.” In today's episode will talk about applying lessons from one of the greatest teachers to help move past imposter syndrome.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism ... stoicism, philosophy, art, imposter syndrome false full 166 81nljy51 165 - How to be Angry When we get angry it is because something has bothered us. We’re generally not taught how to manage our anger very well. Things get pushed below the surface when they stew and remain unresolved. But are we looking at anger the wrong way? Can anger be a force for good?

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]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:18:36 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/165-how-to-be-angry/ When we get angry it is because something has bothered us. We’re generally not taught how to manage our anger very well. Things get pushed below the surface when they stew and remain unresolved. But are we looking at anger the wrong way? Can anger be a force for good?

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]]> 165 - How to be Angry erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:10:22 When we get angry it is because something has bothered us. We’re generally not taught how to manage our anger very well. Things get pushed below the surface when they stew and remain unresolved. But are we looking at anger the wrong way? Can anger be a force for good?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! ... When we get angry it is because something has bothered us. We’re generally not taught how to manage our anger very well. Things get pushed below the surface when they stew and remain unresolved. But are we looking at anger the wrong way? Can anger be a force for good?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! ... stoicism, angry, anger, philosophy false full 165 x06nmky0 164 - Thinking in Bets Decisions are usually never black or white, right or wrong, but we usually look at them this way. In today's episode, we're going to discuss how poker can help lead us to better decision making.

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]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:03:51 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/164-thinking-in-bets/ Decisions are usually never black or white, right or wrong, but we usually look at them this way. In today's episode, we're going to discuss how poker can help lead us to better decision making.

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]]> 164 - Thinking in Bets erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:06:36 Decisions are usually never black or white, right or wrong, but we usually look at them this way. In today's episode, we're going to discuss how poker can help lead us to better decision making.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! Decisions are usually never black or white, right or wrong, but we usually look at them this way. In today's episode, we're going to discuss how poker can help lead us to better decision making.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, philosophy, decisions, luck false full 164 p0k8ywv1 163 - Self Ownership Self Ownership> “I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.”> — Marcus AureliusAre there people in your life that care about that always seem to be on the opposing side or disapprove of your choices? What are ways that you can set appropriate boundaries and hold true to yourself?

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]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2019 17:31:45 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/163-self-ownership/ Self Ownership> “I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.”> — Marcus AureliusAre there people in your life that care about that always seem to be on the opposing side or disapprove of your choices? What are ways that you can set appropriate boundaries and hold true to yourself?

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]]> 163 - Self Ownership erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:07:27 **Self Ownership**> “I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.”> — Marcus AureliusAre there people in your life that care about that always seem to be on the opposing side or disapprove of your choices? What are ways that you can set appropriate boundaries and hold true to yourself?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building men... **Self Ownership**> “I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.”> — Marcus AureliusAre there people in your life that care about that always seem to be on the opposing side or disapprove of your choices? What are ways that you can set appropriate boundaries and hold true to yourself?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building men... philosphy, self ownership, opinions, stocism false full 163 70vw48w1 162 - Don't Kill the Message Don’t kill the message.Often, we dismiss an idea because it makes us feel uncomfortable. We may dismiss the idea out of hand because it conflicts with our preexisting beliefs.

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]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:36:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/162-dont-kill-the-message/ Don’t kill the message.Often, we dismiss an idea because it makes us feel uncomfortable. We may dismiss the idea out of hand because it conflicts with our preexisting beliefs.

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]]> 162 - Don't Kill the Message erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:08:32 Don’t kill the message.Often, we dismiss an idea because it makes us feel uncomfortable. We may dismiss the idea out of hand because it conflicts with our preexisting beliefs.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! Don’t kill the message.Often, we dismiss an idea because it makes us feel uncomfortable. We may dismiss the idea out of hand because it conflicts with our preexisting beliefs.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, detachment, bias, philosophy, observation false full 162 60m25zx1 161 - Better Than You? Better than you?We are always comparing ourselves to others. It is the ego’s way of feeling like the self-image that is is a good one. We want to feel like we are “doing it right”. Often this means that we compare ourselves with others, making sure that we appear or at least feel like we are “better” than they are. But what does that really mean? Why are we better? Who is the judge of what is better? Can we just look at someone else and see that they are the same just that they’ve made different choices?In today's episode, we're going to talk a bit about comparison, how it keeps us from compassion, and a simple strategy to move past it.

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]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:01:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/161-better-than-you/ Better than you?We are always comparing ourselves to others. It is the ego’s way of feeling like the self-image that is is a good one. We want to feel like we are “doing it right”. Often this means that we compare ourselves with others, making sure that we appear or at least feel like we are “better” than they are. But what does that really mean? Why are we better? Who is the judge of what is better? Can we just look at someone else and see that they are the same just that they’ve made different choices?In today's episode, we're going to talk a bit about comparison, how it keeps us from compassion, and a simple strategy to move past it.

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]]> 161 - Better Than You? erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:08:01 Better than you?We are always comparing ourselves to others. It is the ego’s way of feeling like the self-image that is is a good one. We want to feel like we are “doing it right”. Often this means that we compare ourselves with others, making sure that we appear or at least feel like we are “better” than they are. But what does that really mean? Why are we better? Who is the judge of what is better? Can we just look at someone else and see that they are the same just that they’ve made differ... Better than you?We are always comparing ourselves to others. It is the ego’s way of feeling like the self-image that is is a good one. We want to feel like we are “doing it right”. Often this means that we compare ourselves with others, making sure that we appear or at least feel like we are “better” than they are. But what does that really mean? Why are we better? Who is the judge of what is better? Can we just look at someone else and see that they are the same just that they’ve made differ... stoicism, comparision, enlightenment, philosophy, compassion\\\\\\\\, judgment false full 161 81q6ln90 160 - I, Me, and Enlightenment What if you were able to look at the world and yourself more objectively? What if you could see things without so much judgment or emotion attached? In today's episode, we talk about a basic concept about the self from Anthony De Mello that can help us act in a more objective and less reactive manner.

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]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2019 18:50:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/160-i-me-and-enlightenment/ What if you were able to look at the world and yourself more objectively? What if you could see things without so much judgment or emotion attached? In today's episode, we talk about a basic concept about the self from Anthony De Mello that can help us act in a more objective and less reactive manner.

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]]> 160 - I, Me, and Enlightenment erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:09:18 What if you were able to look at the world and yourself more objectively? What if you could see things without so much judgment or emotion attached? In today's episode, we talk about a basic concept about the self from Anthony De Mello that can help us act in a more objective and less reactive manner.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.co... What if you were able to look at the world and yourself more objectively? What if you could see things without so much judgment or emotion attached? In today's episode, we talk about a basic concept about the self from Anthony De Mello that can help us act in a more objective and less reactive manner.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.co... stoicism, detachment, enlightenment, philosophy, observational false full 160 703v8521 159 - It's About Time “It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it...Life is long if you know how to use it.”— SenecaTime is the most important, the most in-demand resource that we have in life. Are you spending yours wisely or do you let it go to waste?

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]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/159-its-about-time/ “It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it...Life is long if you know how to use it.”— SenecaTime is the most important, the most in-demand resource that we have in life. Are you spending yours wisely or do you let it go to waste?

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]]> 159 - It's About Time erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:13:37 “It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it...Life is long if you know how to use it.”— SenecaTime is the most important, the most in-demand resource that we have in life. Are you spending yours wisely or do you let it go to waste?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find ... “It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it...Life is long if you know how to use it.”— SenecaTime is the most important, the most in-demand resource that we have in life. Are you spending yours wisely or do you let it go to waste?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find ... stoicism, philosophy, time, priorities, core values false full 159 l04xm2m0 158 - How To Be Alone “It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.” ― Marcus AureliusHumans are very social creatures. It is our ability to be social and to cooperate in large numbers that has enabled us to create such amazing societies. We usually feel most at home when we’re with others, but there are times when we find ourselves alone. Most of us find it rather uncomfortable. How do we learn to be alone?

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]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2018 20:23:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/158-how-to-be-alone/ “It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.” ― Marcus AureliusHumans are very social creatures. It is our ability to be social and to cooperate in large numbers that has enabled us to create such amazing societies. We usually feel most at home when we’re with others, but there are times when we find ourselves alone. Most of us find it rather uncomfortable. How do we learn to be alone?

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]]> 158 - How To Be Alone erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:09:24 “It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.” ― Marcus AureliusHumans are very social creatures. It is our ability to be social and to cooperate in large numbers that has enabled us to create such amazing societies. We usually feel most at home when we’re with others, but there are times when we find ourselves alone. Most of us find it rather uncomfortable. How do we learn to be alon... “It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.” ― Marcus AureliusHumans are very social creatures. It is our ability to be social and to cooperate in large numbers that has enabled us to create such amazing societies. We usually feel most at home when we’re with others, but there are times when we find ourselves alone. Most of us find it rather uncomfortable. How do we learn to be alon... stoicism, alone, philosophy, quiet false full 158 70wq4z50 157 - Don't Feed the Trolls “When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. They can only go by their views, not yours. If their views are wrong, it is they who will suffer the consequences. Keeping this in mind, treat your critics with compassion. When you are tempted to get back at them, remind yourself, ‘They did what seemed to them to be the right thing to do.’”— EpictetusOne of the hazards of being alive is the fact that we’re never going to please everyone. We’re going to have people that will not like what we do. People are going to criticize whatever it is we’re doing. And in the 21st century, this is nowhere more apparent than in social media. This weeks episode is about how to be your best online.

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]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/157-dont-feed-the-trolls/ “When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. They can only go by their views, not yours. If their views are wrong, it is they who will suffer the consequences. Keeping this in mind, treat your critics with compassion. When you are tempted to get back at them, remind yourself, ‘They did what seemed to them to be the right thing to do.’”— EpictetusOne of the hazards of being alive is the fact that we’re never going to please everyone. We’re going to have people that will not like what we do. People are going to criticize whatever it is we’re doing. And in the 21st century, this is nowhere more apparent than in social media. This weeks episode is about how to be your best online.

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]]> 157 - Don't Feed the Trolls erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:09:35 “When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. They can only go by their views, not yours. If their views are wrong, it is they who will suffer the consequences. Keeping this in mind, treat your critics with compassion. When you are tempted to get back at them, remind yourself, ‘They did what seemed to them to be the right thing to do.’”— EpictetusOne of the hazards of being alive is the fact that we’re never going to please everyone. We’re going to have people ... “When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. They can only go by their views, not yours. If their views are wrong, it is they who will suffer the consequences. Keeping this in mind, treat your critics with compassion. When you are tempted to get back at them, remind yourself, ‘They did what seemed to them to be the right thing to do.’”— EpictetusOne of the hazards of being alive is the fact that we’re never going to please everyone. We’re going to have people ... stoicism, anger, philosophy, hate, trolls false full 157 v17qlmp1 156 - What Could Possibly Go Wrong? “How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life”— Marcus AureliusWhat could possibly go wrong? I think one of the biggest mistakes that we as humans make is that we are far too optimistic about how something we’re planning might go. In doing so we often fool ourselves into believing that it will work as planned, and overlook what could go wrong. In this weeks episode, we’ll discuss how we can take steps to avoid the blind spots that can easily derail us.

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]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/156-what-could-possibly-go-wrong/ “How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life”— Marcus AureliusWhat could possibly go wrong? I think one of the biggest mistakes that we as humans make is that we are far too optimistic about how something we’re planning might go. In doing so we often fool ourselves into believing that it will work as planned, and overlook what could go wrong. In this weeks episode, we’ll discuss how we can take steps to avoid the blind spots that can easily derail us.

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]]> 156 - What Could Possibly Go Wrong? erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:12:57 “How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life”— Marcus AureliusWhat could possibly go wrong? I think one of the biggest mistakes that we as humans make is that we are far too optimistic about how something we’re planning might go. In doing so we often fool ourselves into believing that it will work as planned, and overlook what could go wrong. In this weeks episode, we’ll discuss how we can take steps to avoid the blind spots that can easily derail us.Send ... “How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life”— Marcus AureliusWhat could possibly go wrong? I think one of the biggest mistakes that we as humans make is that we are far too optimistic about how something we’re planning might go. In doing so we often fool ourselves into believing that it will work as planned, and overlook what could go wrong. In this weeks episode, we’ll discuss how we can take steps to avoid the blind spots that can easily derail us.Send ... stoicism, philosophy, premeditatio malorum, confirmation bias false full 156 70ywm5z0 155 - Interview with Jeff Emtman of Here Be Monsters This weeks episode is an interview with Jeff Emtman from the Here Be Monsters podcast. This is my first time interviewing someone, and Jeff is a very interesting and thoughtful guest. We talk about life challenges, creative challenges, and what it's like to drag main. Enjoy!

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]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2018 16:30:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/155-interview-with-jeff-emtman-of-here-be-monsters/ This weeks episode is an interview with Jeff Emtman from the Here Be Monsters podcast. This is my first time interviewing someone, and Jeff is a very interesting and thoughtful guest. We talk about life challenges, creative challenges, and what it's like to drag main. Enjoy!

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]]> 155 - Interview with Jeff Emtman of Here Be Monsters erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:51:17 This weeks episode is an interview with Jeff Emtman from the Here Be Monsters podcast. This is my first time interviewing someone, and Jeff is a very interesting and thoughtful guest. We talk about life challenges, creative challenges, and what it's like to drag main. Enjoy!Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on You... This weeks episode is an interview with Jeff Emtman from the Here Be Monsters podcast. This is my first time interviewing someone, and Jeff is a very interesting and thoughtful guest. We talk about life challenges, creative challenges, and what it's like to drag main. Enjoy!Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on You... stoicism, interview, philosophy false full 155 2197mw41 154 - The Paradox of Change “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” ― Marcus AureliusOne of the weirdest things about being a human is how we get comfortable with our habits, and resist change, while at the same time we get bored when things stay the same. In this weeks episode will talk about how to deal with the paradox of change.

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]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:16:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/154-the-paradox-of-change/ “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” ― Marcus AureliusOne of the weirdest things about being a human is how we get comfortable with our habits, and resist change, while at the same time we get bored when things stay the same. In this weeks episode will talk about how to deal with the paradox of change.

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]]> 154 - The Paradox of Change erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:11:47 “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” ― Marcus AureliusOne of the weirdest things about being a human is how we get comfortable with our habits, and resist change, while at the same time we get bored when things stay the same. In this weeks episode will talk about how to deal with the paradox of change.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available... “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” ― Marcus AureliusOne of the weirdest things about being a human is how we get comfortable with our habits, and resist change, while at the same time we get bored when things stay the same. In this weeks episode will talk about how to deal with the paradox of change.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available... stoicism, change, philosophy, challenges false full 154 805lxny1 Interview on Memento the Stoics - Santiago Proaño I had the good fortune of being interviewed on Memonto the Stoics with Santiago Proaño, so I'm posting it as a bonus episode. Enjoy!You can find his podcast here: https://anchor.fm/memento-the-stoics/

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]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2018 20:01:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/interview-on-memento-the-stoics-santiago-proano/ I had the good fortune of being interviewed on Memonto the Stoics with Santiago Proaño, so I'm posting it as a bonus episode. Enjoy!You can find his podcast here: https://anchor.fm/memento-the-stoics/

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]]> Interview on Memento the Stoics - Santiago Proaño erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 01:07:52 I had the good fortune of being interviewed on Memonto the Stoics with Santiago Proaño, so I'm posting it as a bonus episode. Enjoy!You can find his podcast here: https://anchor.fm/memento-the-stoics/Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for ... I had the good fortune of being interviewed on Memonto the Stoics with Santiago Proaño, so I'm posting it as a bonus episode. Enjoy!You can find his podcast here: https://anchor.fm/memento-the-stoics/Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for ... stoicism, philosophy false full 153 m0jvx370 153 - Hatred of Others “Whoever does wrong, wrongs himself; whoever does injustice, does it to himself, making himself evil.” ― Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsAre you disturbed by the political landscape that has changed so rapidly over the last 4 years? As more and more authoritarian parties come into power around the world, we see that hatred towards others - immigrants, refugees, women, minorities - seems to be at an all-time high. In these troubled times, we need to take a look at ourselves and be sure that we don’t fall into the trap of hatred and blaming others for the disappointments in our lives.

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]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/153-hatred-of-others/ “Whoever does wrong, wrongs himself; whoever does injustice, does it to himself, making himself evil.” ― Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsAre you disturbed by the political landscape that has changed so rapidly over the last 4 years? As more and more authoritarian parties come into power around the world, we see that hatred towards others - immigrants, refugees, women, minorities - seems to be at an all-time high. In these troubled times, we need to take a look at ourselves and be sure that we don’t fall into the trap of hatred and blaming others for the disappointments in our lives.

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]]> 153 - Hatred of Others erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:16:58 “Whoever does wrong, wrongs himself; whoever does injustice, does it to himself, making himself evil.” ― Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsAre you disturbed by the political landscape that has changed so rapidly over the last 4 years? As more and more authoritarian parties come into power around the world, we see that hatred towards others - immigrants, refugees, women, minorities - seems to be at an all-time high. In these troubled times, we need to take a look at ourselves and be sure that we don... “Whoever does wrong, wrongs himself; whoever does injustice, does it to himself, making himself evil.” ― Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsAre you disturbed by the political landscape that has changed so rapidly over the last 4 years? As more and more authoritarian parties come into power around the world, we see that hatred towards others - immigrants, refugees, women, minorities - seems to be at an all-time high. In these troubled times, we need to take a look at ourselves and be sure that we don... stoicism, hatred, philosophy false full 153 j12mny20 152 - Vulnerability and the Real You Why is it hard for us to be vulnerable, especially when it comes to those we care about the most? Partners, children, family, close friends - if these are the people we are the closest to why would be afraid to be ourselves around them? In this weeks episode we’ll talk about vulnerability and the real you.

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]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/152-vulnerability-and-the-real-you/ Why is it hard for us to be vulnerable, especially when it comes to those we care about the most? Partners, children, family, close friends - if these are the people we are the closest to why would be afraid to be ourselves around them? In this weeks episode we’ll talk about vulnerability and the real you.

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]]> 152 - Vulnerability and the Real You erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:11:37 Why is it hard for us to be vulnerable, especially when it comes to those we care about the most? Partners, children, family, close friends - if these are the people we are the closest to why would be afraid to be ourselves around them? In this weeks episode we’ll talk about vulnerability and the real you.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://sto... Why is it hard for us to be vulnerable, especially when it comes to those we care about the most? Partners, children, family, close friends - if these are the people we are the closest to why would be afraid to be ourselves around them? In this weeks episode we’ll talk about vulnerability and the real you.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://sto... stoicism, vulnerability, shame, philosophy, self-acceptance false full 152 40p5p2q1 151 - To Be Unshaken "...what you desire is something great and supreme and very near to being a god — to be unshaken. "— Seneca“I may be sincere, but never serious, because I don’t think the universe is serious.”— Allen WattsDo you struggle to live up to your principles? Do feel like when you make a mistake that all your efforts were not worth it? In this weeks episode, we’re going to talk about how to approach mistakes in a much more helpful way.

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]]> 151 - To Be Unshaken erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:11:01 "...what you desire is something great and supreme and very near to being a god — to be unshaken. "— Seneca“I may be sincere, but never serious, because I don’t think the universe is serious.”— Allen WattsDo you struggle to live up to your principles? Do feel like when you make a mistake that all your efforts were not worth it? In this weeks episode, we’re going to talk about how to approach mistakes in a much more helpful way.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for buildin... "...what you desire is something great and supreme and very near to being a god — to be unshaken. "— Seneca“I may be sincere, but never serious, because I don’t think the universe is serious.”— Allen WattsDo you struggle to live up to your principles? Do feel like when you make a mistake that all your efforts were not worth it? In this weeks episode, we’re going to talk about how to approach mistakes in a much more helpful way.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for buildin... stoicism, wisdom, sincere, philosophy false full 151 81nljyz1 150 - The Un-Pursuit of Happiness The Un-Pursuit of Happiness“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”— EmersonDo you struggle to find happiness within yourself? Do you despair every time you watch the news? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to get over this despair and how pursuing happiness may not be the best to actually finding happiness. Hey friends, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you like what you hear, I would really appreciate it if you could help support me by making a pledge on Patreon. You can find me at patreon.com/stoiccoffee. Even just a small amount helps in keeping this podcast going. Also, head on over to my website at www.stoic.coffee and sign up for our weekly newsletter. And lastly, if you know of someone that might like or could benefit from this podcast, please share it with them. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to help this podcast grow. Thanks again for listening.

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]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/150-the-un-pursuit-of-happiness/ The Un-Pursuit of Happiness“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”— EmersonDo you struggle to find happiness within yourself? Do you despair every time you watch the news? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to get over this despair and how pursuing happiness may not be the best to actually finding happiness. Hey friends, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you like what you hear, I would really appreciate it if you could help support me by making a pledge on Patreon. You can find me at patreon.com/stoiccoffee. Even just a small amount helps in keeping this podcast going. Also, head on over to my website at www.stoic.coffee and sign up for our weekly newsletter. And lastly, if you know of someone that might like or could benefit from this podcast, please share it with them. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to help this podcast grow. Thanks again for listening.

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]]> 150 - The Un-Pursuit of Happiness erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:12:44 **The Un-Pursuit of Happiness**“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”— EmersonDo you struggle to find happiness within yourself? Do you despair every time you watch the news? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to get over this despair and how pursuing happiness may not be the best to actually finding happiness. Hey friends, thanks for listening to th... **The Un-Pursuit of Happiness**“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”— EmersonDo you struggle to find happiness within yourself? Do you despair every time you watch the news? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to get over this despair and how pursuing happiness may not be the best to actually finding happiness. Hey friends, thanks for listening to th... stoicism, happiness, philosophy, despair false full 150 x06nmk40 149 - The Vocabulary of Anger I talk a lot on this podcast about anger because it’s something that I’ve been working to manage in my own life. And today, I want to talk about the language of anger, and about learning to redefine and talk about anger in a different way.“For if anger listens to reason and follows where reason leads, then it is already not anger, of which obstinacy is a proper quality; if, however, it fights back and does not become quiet when it has been ordered, but is carried forward by its desire and ferocity, then it is as useless a servant of the soul as a soldier who disregards the signal for falling back. And thus, if it suffers a measure to be applied to itself, then it must be called by a different name, and it ceases to be anger, which I understand to be unrestrained and untamable.”— Senecahttps://stoic.coffee

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]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/149-the-vocabulary-of-anger/ I talk a lot on this podcast about anger because it’s something that I’ve been working to manage in my own life. And today, I want to talk about the language of anger, and about learning to redefine and talk about anger in a different way.“For if anger listens to reason and follows where reason leads, then it is already not anger, of which obstinacy is a proper quality; if, however, it fights back and does not become quiet when it has been ordered, but is carried forward by its desire and ferocity, then it is as useless a servant of the soul as a soldier who disregards the signal for falling back. And thus, if it suffers a measure to be applied to itself, then it must be called by a different name, and it ceases to be anger, which I understand to be unrestrained and untamable.”— Senecahttps://stoic.coffee

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]]> 149 - The Vocabulary of Anger erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:11:13 I talk a lot on this podcast about anger because it’s something that I’ve been working to manage in my own life. And today, I want to talk about the language of anger, and about learning to redefine and talk about anger in a different way.“For if anger listens to reason and follows where reason leads, then it is already not anger, of which obstinacy is a proper quality; if, however, it fights back and does not become quiet when it has been ordered, but is carried forward by its desire and fer... I talk a lot on this podcast about anger because it’s something that I’ve been working to manage in my own life. And today, I want to talk about the language of anger, and about learning to redefine and talk about anger in a different way.“For if anger listens to reason and follows where reason leads, then it is already not anger, of which obstinacy is a proper quality; if, however, it fights back and does not become quiet when it has been ordered, but is carried forward by its desire and fer... stoicism, anger, philosophy, emotions false full 149 p0k8yw21 148 - Comparison and Self Judgment “Your potential, the absolute best you’re capable of — that’s the metric to measure yourself against. Your standards are. Winning is not enough. People can get lucky and win. People can be assholes and win. Anyone can win. But not everyone is the best possible version of themselves.” ― Ryan Holiday,How often do we compare ourselves with others? Why do you we get down on ourselves when someone is better than us at something? This weeks episode is about comparison, and how to get past the need to compare ourselves with others, and change the inner critic.Find more at: https://stoic.coffee

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]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/148-comparison-and-self-judgment/ “Your potential, the absolute best you’re capable of — that’s the metric to measure yourself against. Your standards are. Winning is not enough. People can get lucky and win. People can be assholes and win. Anyone can win. But not everyone is the best possible version of themselves.” ― Ryan Holiday,How often do we compare ourselves with others? Why do you we get down on ourselves when someone is better than us at something? This weeks episode is about comparison, and how to get past the need to compare ourselves with others, and change the inner critic.Find more at: https://stoic.coffee

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]]> 148 - Comparison and Self Judgment erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:09:33 “Your potential, the absolute best you’re capable of — that’s the metric to measure yourself against. Your standards are. Winning is not enough. People can get lucky and win. People can be assholes and win. Anyone can win. But not everyone is the best possible version of themselves.” ― Ryan Holiday,How often do we compare ourselves with others? Why do you we get down on ourselves when someone is better than us at something? This weeks episode is about comparison, and how to get past the ... “Your potential, the absolute best you’re capable of — that’s the metric to measure yourself against. Your standards are. Winning is not enough. People can get lucky and win. People can be assholes and win. Anyone can win. But not everyone is the best possible version of themselves.” ― Ryan Holiday,How often do we compare ourselves with others? Why do you we get down on ourselves when someone is better than us at something? This weeks episode is about comparison, and how to get past the ... stoicism, philosophy, self-judgment, comparison false full 148 70vw48z1 147 - Look Within How often do we look outside of ourselves to know what to do? How often do we doubt ourselves and look to others to find a solution to a problem? How often do we seek the opinions of others to feel like we’re on the right path? This weeks episode is about learning how to find the wisdom in yourself.>“Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.>― Marcus Aurelius, Meditationshttp://stoic.coffee/blog/look-within/

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]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:35:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/147-look-within/ How often do we look outside of ourselves to know what to do? How often do we doubt ourselves and look to others to find a solution to a problem? How often do we seek the opinions of others to feel like we’re on the right path? This weeks episode is about learning how to find the wisdom in yourself.>“Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.>― Marcus Aurelius, Meditationshttp://stoic.coffee/blog/look-within/

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]]> 147 - Look Within erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:09:39 How often do we look outside of ourselves to know what to do? How often do we doubt ourselves and look to others to find a solution to a problem? How often do we seek the opinions of others to feel like we’re on the right path? This weeks episode is about learning how to find the wisdom in yourself.>“Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.>― Marcus Aurelius, Meditationshttp://stoic.coffee/blog/look-within/Send us Fan Mail The B... How often do we look outside of ourselves to know what to do? How often do we doubt ourselves and look to others to find a solution to a problem? How often do we seek the opinions of others to feel like we’re on the right path? This weeks episode is about learning how to find the wisdom in yourself.>“Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.>― Marcus Aurelius, Meditationshttp://stoic.coffee/blog/look-within/Send us Fan Mail The B... stoicism, wisdom, self-improvement, philosophy, look within false full 147 60m25zz1 146 - Fear is the Killer “There are more things likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”— Seneca (Letters from a Stoic - Letter XIII: On Groundless Fears)How many great things have never happened because of fear? How many times did you give up on a dream because of fear? This weeks episode, we’re going to talk about fear, what it is, what it does, and how to move past it.

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]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/146-fear-is-the-killer/ “There are more things likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”— Seneca (Letters from a Stoic - Letter XIII: On Groundless Fears)How many great things have never happened because of fear? How many times did you give up on a dream because of fear? This weeks episode, we’re going to talk about fear, what it is, what it does, and how to move past it.

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]]> 146 - Fear is the Killer erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:14:53 “There are more things likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”— Seneca (Letters from a Stoic - Letter XIII: On Groundless Fears)How many great things have never happened because of fear? How many times did you give up on a dream because of fear? This weeks episode, we’re going to talk about fear, what it is, what it does, and how to move past it.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline... “There are more things likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”— Seneca (Letters from a Stoic - Letter XIII: On Groundless Fears)How many great things have never happened because of fear? How many times did you give up on a dream because of fear? This weeks episode, we’re going to talk about fear, what it is, what it does, and how to move past it.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline... stoicism, fear, philosophy false full 146 81q6rpp0 145 - Hold True How do you remain true to the aspirations you have? How do you not let other people’s opinions sway you from you principles? This weeks episode is about finding your values and holding true.“Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.” ― EpictetusHow do you remain true to the aspirations you have? How do you not let other people’s opinions sway you from your principles? This weeks episode is about finding your values and holding true.

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]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/145-hold-true/ How do you remain true to the aspirations you have? How do you not let other people’s opinions sway you from you principles? This weeks episode is about finding your values and holding true.“Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.” ― EpictetusHow do you remain true to the aspirations you have? How do you not let other people’s opinions sway you from your principles? This weeks episode is about finding your values and holding true.

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]]> 145 - Hold True erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:07:54 How do you remain true to the aspirations you have? How do you not let other people’s opinions sway you from you principles? This weeks episode is about finding your values and holding true.“Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.” ― EpictetusHow do you remain true to the aspirations you have? How do you not let other people’s opinions sway you from your principles? This ... How do you remain true to the aspirations you have? How do you not let other people’s opinions sway you from you principles? This weeks episode is about finding your values and holding true.“Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.” ― EpictetusHow do you remain true to the aspirations you have? How do you not let other people’s opinions sway you from your principles? This ... stoicism, beliefs, values, philosophy false full 145 703vnjq1 144 - Emotional Management “What really frightens and dismays us is not external events themselves, but the way in which we think about them. It is not things that disturb us, but our interpretation of their significance.” ― EpictetusWhen was the last time that you felt a really strong emotion? What was that emotion? Gratitude? Joy? Anger? Jealousy? Emotions are a powerful force in our lives. When channeled properly, they can be the fuel that helps push us through to accomplishing what we want. They can also drive us in ways that we aren’t expecting or don’t want.

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]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2018 17:23:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/144-emotional-management/ “What really frightens and dismays us is not external events themselves, but the way in which we think about them. It is not things that disturb us, but our interpretation of their significance.” ― EpictetusWhen was the last time that you felt a really strong emotion? What was that emotion? Gratitude? Joy? Anger? Jealousy? Emotions are a powerful force in our lives. When channeled properly, they can be the fuel that helps push us through to accomplishing what we want. They can also drive us in ways that we aren’t expecting or don’t want.

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]]> 144 - Emotional Management erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:11:43 “What really frightens and dismays us is not external events themselves, but the way in which we think about them. It is not things that disturb us, but our interpretation of their significance.” ― EpictetusWhen was the last time that you felt a really strong emotion? What was that emotion? Gratitude? Joy? Anger? Jealousy? Emotions are a powerful force in our lives. When channeled properly, they can be the fuel that helps push us through to accomplishing what we want. They can also ... “What really frightens and dismays us is not external events themselves, but the way in which we think about them. It is not things that disturb us, but our interpretation of their significance.” ― EpictetusWhen was the last time that you felt a really strong emotion? What was that emotion? Gratitude? Joy? Anger? Jealousy? Emotions are a powerful force in our lives. When channeled properly, they can be the fuel that helps push us through to accomplishing what we want. They can also ... stoicism, philosophy, emotions, triggers false full 144 l04x63l0 143 - The Quality of Your Thoughts “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.” ― Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsAs human beings, we have an amazing gift - the ability to be conscious of our own thinking. How are you taking advantage of this gift? When we are unaware of the thoughts running through our head, we are relinquishing control of our mind to the old habits and patterns that we have created in our lives and letting ourselves run on autopilot.

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]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2018 17:03:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/143-the-quality-of-your-thoughts/ “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.” ― Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsAs human beings, we have an amazing gift - the ability to be conscious of our own thinking. How are you taking advantage of this gift? When we are unaware of the thoughts running through our head, we are relinquishing control of our mind to the old habits and patterns that we have created in our lives and letting ourselves run on autopilot.

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]]> 143 - The Quality of Your Thoughts erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:09:29 “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.” ― Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsAs human beings, we have an amazing gift - the ability to be conscious of our own thinking. How are you taking advantage of this gift? When we are unaware of the thoughts running through our head, we are relinquishing control of our mind to the old habits and patterns that we ... “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.” ― Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsAs human beings, we have an amazing gift - the ability to be conscious of our own thinking. How are you taking advantage of this gift? When we are unaware of the thoughts running through our head, we are relinquishing control of our mind to the old habits and patterns that we ... stoicism, distraction, philosophy, inner peace, meditation, thinking false full 143 70wq59q0 142 - Reject the Injury “Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.” ― Marcus AureliusWhy do we feel a sense of injury when disagrees with us? Why do we feel hurt when someone tells us we are wrong? In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk why were worry so much about what others think of us and how to learn to deal with our ego.

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]]> 142 - Reject the Injury erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:10:43 “Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.” ― Marcus AureliusWhy do we feel a sense of injury when disagrees with us? Why do we feel hurt when someone tells us we are wrong? In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk why were worry so much about what others think of us and how to learn to deal with our ego.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find o... “Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.” ― Marcus AureliusWhy do we feel a sense of injury when disagrees with us? Why do we feel hurt when someone tells us we are wrong? In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk why were worry so much about what others think of us and how to learn to deal with our ego.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find o... stoicism, philosophy, triggers, self concept, sensitive, ego false full 142 v17qx981 141 - Motivation and Willpower Do you feel like you have a hard time accomplishing things? Do you feel you lack the motivation to reach your goals? Today, we'll talk about some stoic ideas of accomplishing your goals.

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]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:08:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/141-motivation-and-willpower/ Do you feel like you have a hard time accomplishing things? Do you feel you lack the motivation to reach your goals? Today, we'll talk about some stoic ideas of accomplishing your goals.

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]]> 141 - Motivation and Willpower erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:10:10 Do you feel like you have a hard time accomplishing things? Do you feel you lack the motivation to reach your goals? Today, we'll talk about some stoic ideas of accomplishing your goals.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! Do you feel like you have a hard time accomplishing things? Do you feel you lack the motivation to reach your goals? Today, we'll talk about some stoic ideas of accomplishing your goals.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, motivation, willpower, goals, philosophy, challenges false full 141 k18rl521 140 - Circumstances Don't Make The Man “Circumstances don’t make the man, they only reveal him to himself.” – EpictetusHow do we deal with difficulties? Do we see them as challenges or opportunities? As something that is to be suffered through, or something that teaches us who we are? In today's episode, we're going to talk about difficult circumstances and how they are the things we should be most grateful for.

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]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2018 15:43:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/140-circumstances-dont-make-the-man/ “Circumstances don’t make the man, they only reveal him to himself.” – EpictetusHow do we deal with difficulties? Do we see them as challenges or opportunities? As something that is to be suffered through, or something that teaches us who we are? In today's episode, we're going to talk about difficult circumstances and how they are the things we should be most grateful for.

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]]> 140 - Circumstances Don't Make The Man erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:10:51 “Circumstances don’t make the man, they only reveal him to himself.” – EpictetusHow do we deal with difficulties? Do we see them as challenges or opportunities? As something that is to be suffered through, or something that teaches us who we are? In today's episode, we're going to talk about difficult circumstances and how they are the things we should be most grateful for.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book... “Circumstances don’t make the man, they only reveal him to himself.” – EpictetusHow do we deal with difficulties? Do we see them as challenges or opportunities? As something that is to be suffered through, or something that teaches us who we are? In today's episode, we're going to talk about difficult circumstances and how they are the things we should be most grateful for.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book... stoicism, problems, philosophy, fate, circumstances, challenges false full 140 z0rnrlv0 139 - Judgments The Stoics warn us about the judgments we make and that we need to be careful about holding on to first impressions. Why do we judge others? Why do we judge ourselves? Do we even need to have an opinion about something? How do we let go of judgments?

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]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2018 16:02:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/139-judgments/ The Stoics warn us about the judgments we make and that we need to be careful about holding on to first impressions. Why do we judge others? Why do we judge ourselves? Do we even need to have an opinion about something? How do we let go of judgments?

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]]> 139 - Judgments erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:13:36 The Stoics warn us about the judgments we make and that we need to be careful about holding on to first impressions. Why do we judge others? Why do we judge ourselves? Do we even need to have an opinion about something? How do we let go of judgments?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linke... The Stoics warn us about the judgments we make and that we need to be careful about holding on to first impressions. Why do we judge others? Why do we judge ourselves? Do we even need to have an opinion about something? How do we let go of judgments?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linke... stoicism, philosophy, self-judgment, judgments, compassion, curiousity false full 139 81zrp5m1 138 - The Greatest Obstacle to Living “Putting things off is the biggest waste of life: it snatches away each day as it comes, and denies us the present by promising the future. The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow, and loses today. You are arranging what lies in Fortune's control, and abandoning what lies in yours. What are you looking at? To what goal are you straining? The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately.” – Seneca

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]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/138-the-greatest-obstacle-to-living/ “Putting things off is the biggest waste of life: it snatches away each day as it comes, and denies us the present by promising the future. The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow, and loses today. You are arranging what lies in Fortune's control, and abandoning what lies in yours. What are you looking at? To what goal are you straining? The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately.” – Seneca

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]]> 138 - The Greatest Obstacle to Living erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:13:15 “Putting things off is the biggest waste of life: it snatches away each day as it comes, and denies us the present by promising the future. The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow, and loses today. You are arranging what lies in Fortune's control, and abandoning what lies in yours. What are you looking at? To what goal are you straining? The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately.” – SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for ... “Putting things off is the biggest waste of life: it snatches away each day as it comes, and denies us the present by promising the future. The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow, and loses today. You are arranging what lies in Fortune's control, and abandoning what lies in yours. What are you looking at? To what goal are you straining? The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately.” – SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for ... stoicism, seneca, present moment, live in the now, philosophy false full 138 80xwj5j1 137 - Worthy of Your Potential “Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcomes. Therefore, give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths. Remain steadfast...and one day you will build something that endures: something worthy of your potential.” ― Epictetus

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]]> Fri, 25 May 2018 17:15:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/137-worthy-of-your-potential/ “Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcomes. Therefore, give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths. Remain steadfast...and one day you will build something that endures: something worthy of your potential.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 137 - Worthy of Your Potential erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:58 “Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcomes. Therefore, give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths. Remain steadfast...and one day you will build something that endures: something worthy of your potential.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollm... “Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcomes. Therefore, give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths. Remain steadfast...and one day you will build something that endures: something worthy of your potential.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollm... stoicism, self awareness, potential, work, stoic, challenges false full 137 x1lvm5q1 136 - The Scent of a Good Man “The honest and good man ought to be exactly like a man who smells strong, so that the bystander, as soon as he comes near him, must smell him whether he chooses or not.” ― Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Thu, 24 May 2018 16:27:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/136-the-scent-of-a-good-man/ “The honest and good man ought to be exactly like a man who smells strong, so that the bystander, as soon as he comes near him, must smell him whether he chooses or not.” ― Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 136 - The Scent of a Good Man erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:05 “The honest and good man ought to be exactly like a man who smells strong, so that the bystander, as soon as he comes near him, must smell him whether he chooses or not.” ― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “The honest and good man ought to be exactly like a man who smells strong, so that the bystander, as soon as he comes near him, must smell him whether he chooses or not.” ― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, character, stoic, impressions false full 136 71yw29z1 135 - No Easy Thing “You must know that it is no easy thing for a principle to become a man's own, unless each day he maintain it and hear it maintained, as well as work it out in life.”– Epictetus

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]]> Wed, 23 May 2018 16:11:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/135-no-easy-thing/ “You must know that it is no easy thing for a principle to become a man's own, unless each day he maintain it and hear it maintained, as well as work it out in life.”– Epictetus

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]]> 135 - No Easy Thing erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:52 “You must know that it is no easy thing for a principle to become a man's own, unless each day he maintain it and hear it maintained, as well as work it out in life.”– EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “You must know that it is no easy thing for a principle to become a man's own, unless each day he maintain it and hear it maintained, as well as work it out in life.”– EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, habits, self awareness, anger, principles false full 135 20973j40 134 - A Wise Man “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ” ― Epictetus

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]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 15:30:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/134-a-wise-man/ “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ” ― Epictetus

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]]> 134 - A Wise Man erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:43 “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, desire, happiness, contentment, stoic false full 134 815l7py0 133 - A Momentary Loss of Attention “Very little is needed for everything to be upset and ruined, only a slight lapse in reason. it’s much easier for a mariner to wreck his ship than it is for him to keep it sailing safely; all he has to do is head a little more upwind and disaster is instantaneous. In fact, he does not have to do anything: a momentary loss of attention will produce the same result. It’s much the same in our case. If you doze off, all your progress up to that point will be negated. To keep a sharp eye on your impressions, and never fall asleep. It is no small thing that is being watched over, it equates”— Epictetus

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]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 16:23:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/133-a-momentary-loss-of-attention/ “Very little is needed for everything to be upset and ruined, only a slight lapse in reason. it’s much easier for a mariner to wreck his ship than it is for him to keep it sailing safely; all he has to do is head a little more upwind and disaster is instantaneous. In fact, he does not have to do anything: a momentary loss of attention will produce the same result. It’s much the same in our case. If you doze off, all your progress up to that point will be negated. To keep a sharp eye on your impressions, and never fall asleep. It is no small thing that is being watched over, it equates”— Epictetus

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]]> 133 - A Momentary Loss of Attention erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:43 “Very little is needed for everything to be upset and ruined, only a slight lapse in reason. it’s much easier for a mariner to wreck his ship than it is for him to keep it sailing safely; all he has to do is head a little more upwind and disaster is instantaneous. In fact, he does not have to do anything: a momentary loss of attention will produce the same result. It’s much the same in our case. If you doze off, all your progress up to that point will be negated. To keep a sharp eye on your i... “Very little is needed for everything to be upset and ruined, only a slight lapse in reason. it’s much easier for a mariner to wreck his ship than it is for him to keep it sailing safely; all he has to do is head a little more upwind and disaster is instantaneous. In fact, he does not have to do anything: a momentary loss of attention will produce the same result. It’s much the same in our case. If you doze off, all your progress up to that point will be negated. To keep a sharp eye on your i... stoicism, daily practice, attention, stoic, principles false full 133 m1jvm671 132 - Anything Can Happen “How ridiculous and unrealistic is the man who is astonished at anything that happens in life.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Book 12

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]]> 132 - Anything Can Happen erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:00 “How ridiculous and unrealistic is the man who is astonished at anything that happens in life.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Book 12Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “How ridiculous and unrealistic is the man who is astonished at anything that happens in life.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Book 12Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, fate, life, stoic, challenges false full 132 j02mp521 131 - Say What You Mean “First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 131 - Say What You Mean erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:40 “First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, speak, think, silence, stoic false full 131 41p5r8q0 130 - Suffering Before It's Time “He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary.” ― Seneca

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]]> Fri, 18 May 2018 17:07:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/130-suffering-before-its-time/ “He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary.” ― Seneca

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]]> 130 - Suffering Before It's Time erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:48 “He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, stoic, process, worry, suffering, outcomes false full 130 80nlr5z0 129 - Opinions and Pespective “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”― Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Thu, 17 May 2018 17:14:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/129-opinions-and-pespective/ “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”― Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 129 - Opinions and Pespective erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:58 “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, truth, perspective, perception, reality, stoic, opinion false full 129 x16n3x41 128 - Good Luck, Bad Luck, Who Knows? “Man is affected, not by events, but by the view he takes of them.” — Epictetus

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]]> Wed, 16 May 2018 16:10:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/128-good-luck-bad-luck-who-knows/ “Man is affected, not by events, but by the view he takes of them.” — Epictetus

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]]> 128 - Good Luck, Bad Luck, Who Knows? erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:06:05 “Man is affected, not by events, but by the view he takes of them.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Man is affected, not by events, but by the view he takes of them.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, events, life, stoic, luck false full 128 p1k8m920 127 - Laugh In the Face Of Evil “If evil be said of thee, and if it be true, correct thyself; if it be a lie, laugh at it.” ― Epictetus

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]]> Tue, 15 May 2018 17:17:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/127-laugh-in-the-face-of-evil/ “If evil be said of thee, and if it be true, correct thyself; if it be a lie, laugh at it.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 127 - Laugh In the Face Of Evil erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:12 “If evil be said of thee, and if it be true, correct thyself; if it be a lie, laugh at it.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “If evil be said of thee, and if it be true, correct thyself; if it be a lie, laugh at it.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, gossip, self awareness, others, stoic, opinions false full 127 71vw9mz0 126 - Admonition “To admonish is better than to reproach for admonition is mild and friendly, but reproach is harsh and insulting; and admonition corrects those who are doing wrong, but reproach only convicts them.” ― Epictetus

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]]> Mon, 14 May 2018 16:32:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/126-admonition/ “To admonish is better than to reproach for admonition is mild and friendly, but reproach is harsh and insulting; and admonition corrects those who are doing wrong, but reproach only convicts them.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 126 - Admonition erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:06:27 “To admonish is better than to reproach for admonition is mild and friendly, but reproach is harsh and insulting; and admonition corrects those who are doing wrong, but reproach only convicts them.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again ... “To admonish is better than to reproach for admonition is mild and friendly, but reproach is harsh and insulting; and admonition corrects those who are doing wrong, but reproach only convicts them.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again ... stoicism, criticism, constructive feedback, stoic false full 126 61m2r9z0 125 - Little By Little “Well-being is attained little by little, and nevertheless is no little thing itself.” ― Zeno of Citium

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]]> Sun, 13 May 2018 17:42:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/125-little-by-little/ “Well-being is attained little by little, and nevertheless is no little thing itself.” ― Zeno of Citium

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]]> 125 - Little By Little erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:06:57 “Well-being is attained little by little, and nevertheless is no little thing itself.” ― Zeno of CitiumSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Well-being is attained little by little, and nevertheless is no little thing itself.” ― Zeno of CitiumSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, goals, daily progress, stoic false full 125 80q6rkp1 124 - Stuff “Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are. We've been using them not because we needed them but because we had them.” ― Seneca

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]]> Sat, 12 May 2018 16:50:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/124-stuff/ “Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are. We've been using them not because we needed them but because we had them.” ― Seneca

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]]> 124 - Stuff erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:24 “Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are. We've been using them not because we needed them but because we had them.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are. We've been using them not because we needed them but because we had them.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, stuff, possessions, materialism, stoic false full 124 713vnqq0 123 - A Different Person “If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.” ― Seneca

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]]> 123 - A Different Person erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:49 “If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, change, happiness, circumstances, stoic false full 123 l14x6wl1 122 - Contagious Thoughts “Other people's views and troubles can be contagious. Don't sabotage yourself by unwittingly adopting negative, unproductive attitudes through your associations with others.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 122 - Contagious Thoughts erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:06:45 “Other people's views and troubles can be contagious. Don't sabotage yourself by unwittingly adopting negative, unproductive attitudes through your associations with others.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Other people's views and troubles can be contagious. Don't sabotage yourself by unwittingly adopting negative, unproductive attitudes through your associations with others.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, awareness, thoughts, critical thinking, stoic false full 122 71wq56q1 121 - Anger If Not Restrained... “Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.” ― Seneca

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]]> 121 - Anger If Not Restrained... erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:06:08 “Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, self awareness, anger, stoic false full 121 v07qx780 120 - Are You Lucky? “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” ― Seneca

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]]> 120 - Are You Lucky? erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:06:16 “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, preparation, chance, fate, stoic, luck false full 120 k08rlv20 119 - Who is Your Master? “Any person capable of angering you becomes your master;he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him.”― Epictetus

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]]> Mon, 7 May 2018 16:57:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/119-who-is-your-master/ “Any person capable of angering you becomes your master;he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him.”― Epictetus

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]]> 119 - Who is Your Master? erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:33 “Any person capable of angering you becomes your master;he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him.”― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Any person capable of angering you becomes your master;he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him.”― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, self awareness, anger, control false full 119 z1rnr6v1 118 - Contentment and Desire “True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, for he that is so wants nothing. The greatest blessings of mankind are within us and within our reach. A wise man is content with his lot, whatever it may be, without wishing for what he has not.”― SenecaLearning to be content with and desiring what you already have is the easiest way to happiness because you already have it.

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]]> Sun, 6 May 2018 17:41:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/118-contentment-and-desire/ “True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, for he that is so wants nothing. The greatest blessings of mankind are within us and within our reach. A wise man is content with his lot, whatever it may be, without wishing for what he has not.”― SenecaLearning to be content with and desiring what you already have is the easiest way to happiness because you already have it.

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]]> 118 - Contentment and Desire erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:01 “True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, for he that is so wants nothing. The greatest blessings of mankind are within us and within our reach. A wise man is content with his lot, whatever it may be, without wishing for what he has not.”― SenecaLearning to be content with and desiring what you already have is the easiest way to happiness b... “True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, for he that is so wants nothing. The greatest blessings of mankind are within us and within our reach. A wise man is content with his lot, whatever it may be, without wishing for what he has not.”― SenecaLearning to be content with and desiring what you already have is the easiest way to happiness b... stoicism, desire, happiness, contentment, stoic false full 118 80zrplm0 117 - Do Good of Your Own Accord “Even as the Sun does not wait for prayers and incantations to rise, but shines forth and is welcomed by all: so should you not wait for clapping of hands and shouts and praise to do your duty; nay, do good of your own accord, and you will be loved like the Sun.” ― Epictetus

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]]> Sat, 5 May 2018 18:50:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/117-do-good-of-your-own-accord/ “Even as the Sun does not wait for prayers and incantations to rise, but shines forth and is welcomed by all: so should you not wait for clapping of hands and shouts and praise to do your duty; nay, do good of your own accord, and you will be loved like the Sun.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 117 - Do Good of Your Own Accord erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:51 “Even as the Sun does not wait for prayers and incantations to rise, but shines forth and is welcomed by all: so should you not wait for clapping of hands and shouts and praise to do your duty; nay, do good of your own accord, and you will be loved like the Sun.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on You... “Even as the Sun does not wait for prayers and incantations to rise, but shines forth and is welcomed by all: so should you not wait for clapping of hands and shouts and praise to do your duty; nay, do good of your own accord, and you will be loved like the Sun.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on You... stoicism, self awareness, doing good, others, stoic, opinions false full 117 81xwjlj0 116 - A Good Tale “As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.” ― Seneca

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]]> 116 - A Good Tale erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:53 “As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, self awareness, death, momento mori, stoic false full 116 x0lvmyq0 115 - No Opinion “You always own the option of having no opinion. There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can't control. These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone.” ― Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 115 - No Opinion erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:41 “You always own the option of having no opinion. There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can't control. These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone.” ― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or t... “You always own the option of having no opinion. There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can't control. These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone.” ― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or t... stoicism, gossip, self awareness, others, stoic, opinions false full 115 70yw2jz0 114 - Find Your Tribe “The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.” — EpictetusHave you found your tribe? Have you found that group of people that are your “chosen” family, who just make you feel good? Where you feel like you are accepted and understood? Where you don’t feel like you have to be on your guard?When you find your tribe, you thrive.

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]]> 114 - Find Your Tribe erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:40 “The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.” — EpictetusHave you found your tribe? Have you found that group of people that are your “chosen” family, who just make you feel good? Where you feel like you are accepted and understood? Where you don’t feel like you have to be on your guard?When you find your tribe, you thrive.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enroll... “The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.” — EpictetusHave you found your tribe? Have you found that group of people that are your “chosen” family, who just make you feel good? Where you feel like you are accepted and understood? Where you don’t feel like you have to be on your guard?When you find your tribe, you thrive.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enroll... stoicism, stoic false full 114 21973v41 113 - Plenty To Laugh At “He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.” ― EpictetusThe more you learn to lighten up and are able to laugh at yourself, the more you can enjoy your life, and let go of things when they don’t work out as planned. Can you laugh at yourself? Can you let go of your ego enough to realize that you can laugh at yourself and the silly things you hold on to? If others laugh at you can you recognize that it impacts you as much as you let it? That even if they do laugh at you that it doesn’t change who you are?

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]]> 113 - Plenty To Laugh At erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:54 “He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.” ― EpictetusThe more you learn to lighten up and are able to laugh at yourself, the more you can enjoy your life, and let go of things when they don’t work out as planned. Can you laugh at yourself? Can you let go of your ego enough to realize that you can laugh at yourself and the silly things you hold on to? If others laugh at you can you recognize that it impacts you as much as you let it? That even if they do laugh ... “He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.” ― EpictetusThe more you learn to lighten up and are able to laugh at yourself, the more you can enjoy your life, and let go of things when they don’t work out as planned. Can you laugh at yourself? Can you let go of your ego enough to realize that you can laugh at yourself and the silly things you hold on to? If others laugh at you can you recognize that it impacts you as much as you let it? That even if they do laugh ... stoicism, laughter, joy, happiness, stoic false full 113 805l7qy1 112 - Anger Always Outlasts Hurt “How much better to heal than seek revenge from injury. Vengeance wastes a lot of time and exposes you to many more injuries than the first that sparked it. Anger always outlasts hurt. Best to take the opposite course. Would anyone think it normal to return a kick to a mule or a bite to a dog?” — SenecaWhy do we give into the angry path? Because anger is easy. Because there’s a part of anger that feels good at the time. The desire to strike back at those that you feel have wronged you is powerful.

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]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:33:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/112-anger-always-outlasts-hurt/ “How much better to heal than seek revenge from injury. Vengeance wastes a lot of time and exposes you to many more injuries than the first that sparked it. Anger always outlasts hurt. Best to take the opposite course. Would anyone think it normal to return a kick to a mule or a bite to a dog?” — SenecaWhy do we give into the angry path? Because anger is easy. Because there’s a part of anger that feels good at the time. The desire to strike back at those that you feel have wronged you is powerful.

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]]> 112 - Anger Always Outlasts Hurt erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:07:12 “How much better to heal than seek revenge from injury. Vengeance wastes a lot of time and exposes you to many more injuries than the first that sparked it. Anger always outlasts hurt. Best to take the opposite course. Would anyone think it normal to return a kick to a mule or a bite to a dog?” — SenecaWhy do we give into the angry path? Because anger is easy. Because there’s a part of anger that feels good at the time. The desire to strike back at those that you feel have wronged you is powe... “How much better to heal than seek revenge from injury. Vengeance wastes a lot of time and exposes you to many more injuries than the first that sparked it. Anger always outlasts hurt. Best to take the opposite course. Would anyone think it normal to return a kick to a mule or a bite to a dog?” — SenecaWhy do we give into the angry path? Because anger is easy. Because there’s a part of anger that feels good at the time. The desire to strike back at those that you feel have wronged you is powe... stoicism, self awareness, anger, stoic, challenges false full 112 m0jvmy70 111 - One Tongue, Two Ears “Nature hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.” — EpictetusEpictetus was known for his clever wit and pithy sayings, and here he’s giving us some very good advice of how we should handle ourselves in any social situation. We’ve all been around people that dominate conversations, and maybe we’ve been that person.  

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]]> 111 - One Tongue, Two Ears erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:42 “Nature hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.” — EpictetusEpictetus was known for his clever wit and pithy sayings, and here he’s giving us some very good advice of how we should handle ourselves in any social situation. We’ve all been around people that dominate conversations, and maybe we’ve been that person. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollme... “Nature hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.” — EpictetusEpictetus was known for his clever wit and pithy sayings, and here he’s giving us some very good advice of how we should handle ourselves in any social situation. We’ve all been around people that dominate conversations, and maybe we’ve been that person. Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollme... stoicism, listening, self awareness false full 111 j12mpw20 110 - Daily Progress “Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily.” — EpictetusOften, we find it difficult to take the steps to improve in an area we’re weak in. We can see how we want to be, and we get impatient when we’re not make the progress that we think we should. It also hard because we often know what not to do, but we don’t quite know what we should do to get where we want to be.

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]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2018 16:38:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/110-daily-progress/ “Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily.” — EpictetusOften, we find it difficult to take the steps to improve in an area we’re weak in. We can see how we want to be, and we get impatient when we’re not make the progress that we think we should. It also hard because we often know what not to do, but we don’t quite know what we should do to get where we want to be.

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]]> 110 - Daily Progress erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:56 “Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily.” — EpictetusOften, we find it difficult to take the steps to improve in an area we’re weak in. We can see how we want to be, and we get impatient when we’re not make the progress that we think we should. It also hard because we often know what not to do, but we don’t quite know what we should do to get where we want to be.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipl... “Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily.” — EpictetusOften, we find it difficult to take the steps to improve in an area we’re weak in. We can see how we want to be, and we get impatient when we’re not make the progress that we think we should. It also hard because we often know what not to do, but we don’t quite know what we should do to get where we want to be.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipl... stoicism, discipline, progress, stoic, tenacity false full 110 40p5rnq1 109 - Reject The injury “Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. Which is why it is essential that we not respond impulsively to impressions; take a moment before reacting, and you will find it easier to maintain control.” ― Epictetus

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]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:00:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/109-reject-the-injury/ “Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. Which is why it is essential that we not respond impulsively to impressions; take a moment before reacting, and you will find it easier to maintain control.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 109 - Reject The injury erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:38 “Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. Which is why it is essential that we not respond impulsively to impressions; take a moment before reacting, and you will find it easier to maintain control.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoi... “Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. Which is why it is essential that we not respond impulsively to impressions; take a moment before reacting, and you will find it easier to maintain control.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoi... stoicism, reacting, harm, stoic, impressions false full 109 81nlr2z1 108 - Opinion Of The Self “I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others.” — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:01:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/108-opinion-of-the-self/ “I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others.” — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 108 - Opinion Of The Self erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:45 “I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others.” — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others.” — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, self awareness, others, stoic, opinions false full 108 x06n3y40 107 - Tranquility Within Your Realm “It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.” ― Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:07:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/107-tranquility-within-your-realm/ “It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.” ― Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 107 - Tranquility Within Your Realm erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:54 “It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.” ― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.” ― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, self awareness, tranquility, stoic false full 107 p0k8m521 106 - Never Beginning To Live “It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” ― Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 106 - Never Beginning To Live erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:44 “It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” ― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” ― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, regret, living, stoic, tenacity false full 106 70vw9yz1 105 - Bring Pain to Your Enemy “Epictetus being asked how a man should give pain to his enemy answered, By preparing himself to live the best life that he can.” — Epictetus

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]]> 105 - Bring Pain to Your Enemy erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:31 “Epictetus being asked how a man should give pain to his enemy answered, By preparing himself to live the best life that he can.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Epictetus being asked how a man should give pain to his enemy answered, By preparing himself to live the best life that he can.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! stoicism, self awareness, stoic, challenges false full 105 60m2rjz1 104 - The Greater The Difficulty “The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 104 - The Greater The Difficulty erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:33 “The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 104 81q6rjp0 103 - With All Your Heart “Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.” ― Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2018 20:26:11 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/103-with-all-your-heart/ “Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.” ― Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 103 - With All Your Heart erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:56 “Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.” ― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.” ― Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 103 703vnwq1 102 - As You See Yourself “It is unrealistic to expect people to see you as you see yourself.” ― Epictetus

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]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:10:49 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/102-as-you-see-yourself/ “It is unrealistic to expect people to see you as you see yourself.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 102 - As You See Yourself erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:14 “It is unrealistic to expect people to see you as you see yourself.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “It is unrealistic to expect people to see you as you see yourself.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 102 l04x6ll0 101 - Mindless Pap “Most of what passes for legitimate entertainment is inferior or foolish and only caters to or exploits people's weaknesses. Avoid being one of the mob who indulges in such pastimes. Your life is too short and you have important things to do. Be discriminating about what images and ideas you permit into your mind. If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest. It is the easiest thing in the world to slide imperceptibly into vulgarity. But there's no need for that to happen if you determine not to waste your time and attention on mindless pap.” ― Epictetus

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]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:12:54 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/101-mindless-pap/ “Most of what passes for legitimate entertainment is inferior or foolish and only caters to or exploits people's weaknesses. Avoid being one of the mob who indulges in such pastimes. Your life is too short and you have important things to do. Be discriminating about what images and ideas you permit into your mind. If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest. It is the easiest thing in the world to slide imperceptibly into vulgarity. But there's no need for that to happen if you determine not to waste your time and attention on mindless pap.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 101 - Mindless Pap erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:06:33 “Most of what passes for legitimate entertainment is inferior or foolish and only caters to or exploits people's weaknesses. Avoid being one of the mob who indulges in such pastimes. Your life is too short and you have important things to do. Be discriminating about what images and ideas you permit into your mind. If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest. It is the easiest thing in the world to sl... “Most of what passes for legitimate entertainment is inferior or foolish and only caters to or exploits people's weaknesses. Avoid being one of the mob who indulges in such pastimes. Your life is too short and you have important things to do. Be discriminating about what images and ideas you permit into your mind. If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest. It is the easiest thing in the world to sl... false full 101 70wq5wq0 100 - Life On Your Own Terms “Do not try to seem wise to others. If you want to live a wise life, live it on your own terms and in your own eyes.” ― Epictetus

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]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:54:16 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/100-life-on-your-own-terms/ “Do not try to seem wise to others. If you want to live a wise life, live it on your own terms and in your own eyes.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 100 - Life On Your Own Terms erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:37 “Do not try to seem wise to others. If you want to live a wise life, live it on your own terms and in your own eyes.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Do not try to seem wise to others. If you want to live a wise life, live it on your own terms and in your own eyes.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 100 v17qx681 99 - Sparing Partner “A boxer derives the greatest advantage from his sparring partner – and my accuser is my sparring partner. He trains me in patience, civility and even temper.” — Epictetus

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]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:23:33 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/99-sparing-partner/ “A boxer derives the greatest advantage from his sparring partner – and my accuser is my sparring partner. He trains me in patience, civility and even temper.” — Epictetus

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]]> 99 - Sparing Partner erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:00 “A boxer derives the greatest advantage from his sparring partner – and my accuser is my sparring partner. He trains me in patience, civility and even temper.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “A boxer derives the greatest advantage from his sparring partner – and my accuser is my sparring partner. He trains me in patience, civility and even temper.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 99 k18rlq21 98 - Finding Fault “Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?” — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:54:47 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/98-finding-fault/ “Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?” — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 98 - Finding Fault erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:58 “Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?” — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?” — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 98 z0rnr2v0 97 - Only Educated Are Free “We must not believe the many, who say that only free people ought to be educated, but we should rather believe the philosophers who say that only the educated are free.” — Epictetus

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]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2018 19:03:43 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/97-only-educated-are-free/ “We must not believe the many, who say that only free people ought to be educated, but we should rather believe the philosophers who say that only the educated are free.” — Epictetus

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]]> 97 - Only Educated Are Free erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:35 “We must not believe the many, who say that only free people ought to be educated, but we should rather believe the philosophers who say that only the educated are free.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “We must not believe the many, who say that only free people ought to be educated, but we should rather believe the philosophers who say that only the educated are free.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 97 81zrpqm1 96 - Caretake This Moment “Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars. Respond to this person, this challenge, this deed. Quit the evasions. Stop giving yourself needless trouble. It is time to really live; to fully inhabit the situation you happen to be in now. You are not some disinterested bystander. Participate. Exert yourself.” ― Epictetus

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]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2018 18:51:46 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/96-caretake-this-moment/ “Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars. Respond to this person, this challenge, this deed. Quit the evasions. Stop giving yourself needless trouble. It is time to really live; to fully inhabit the situation you happen to be in now. You are not some disinterested bystander. Participate. Exert yourself.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 96 - Caretake This Moment erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:51 “Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars. Respond to this person, this challenge, this deed. Quit the evasions. Stop giving yourself needless trouble. It is time to really live; to fully inhabit the situation you happen to be in now. You are not some disinterested bystander. Participate. Exert yourself.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! ... “Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars. Respond to this person, this challenge, this deed. Quit the evasions. Stop giving yourself needless trouble. It is time to really live; to fully inhabit the situation you happen to be in now. You are not some disinterested bystander. Participate. Exert yourself.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! ... false full 96 80xwjzj1 95 - Imagined Anxieties “Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems.” ― Epictetus

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]]> 95 - Imagined Anxieties erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:59 “Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems.” ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 95 x1lvmjq1 94 - Learn to Think Better “Don't just say you have read books. Show that through them you have learned to think better, to be a more discriminating and reflective person. Books are the training weights of the mind. They are very helpful, but it would be a bad mistake to suppose that one has made progress simply by having internalized their contents." ― Epictetus

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]]> 94 - Learn to Think Better erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:35 “Don't just say you have read books. Show that through them you have learned to think better, to be a more discriminating and reflective person. Books are the training weights of the mind. They are very helpful, but it would be a bad mistake to suppose that one has made progress simply by having internalized their contents." ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here... “Don't just say you have read books. Show that through them you have learned to think better, to be a more discriminating and reflective person. Books are the training weights of the mind. They are very helpful, but it would be a bad mistake to suppose that one has made progress simply by having internalized their contents." ― EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here... false full 94 71yw24z1 93 - The Minds of Others “Accustom yourself to attend carefully to what is said by another, and as much as it is possible, try to inhabit the speaker’s mind.” — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2018 17:31:51 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/93-the-minds-of-others/ “Accustom yourself to attend carefully to what is said by another, and as much as it is possible, try to inhabit the speaker’s mind.” — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 93 - The Minds of Others erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:47 “Accustom yourself to attend carefully to what is said by another, and as much as it is possible, try to inhabit the speaker’s mind.” — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Accustom yourself to attend carefully to what is said by another, and as much as it is possible, try to inhabit the speaker’s mind.” — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 93 20973p40 92 - Out of Tune "When you have been compelled by circumstances to be disturbed in a manner, quickly return to yourself and do not continue out of tune longer than the compulsion lasts." — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:24:57 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/92-out-of-tune/ "When you have been compelled by circumstances to be disturbed in a manner, quickly return to yourself and do not continue out of tune longer than the compulsion lasts." — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 92 - Out of Tune erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:54 "When you have been compelled by circumstances to be disturbed in a manner, quickly return to yourself and do not continue out of tune longer than the compulsion lasts." — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! "When you have been compelled by circumstances to be disturbed in a manner, quickly return to yourself and do not continue out of tune longer than the compulsion lasts." — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 92 815l7vy0 91 - And Yet Happy “Sick and yet happy, in peril and yet happy, dying and yet happy, in exile and happy, in disgrace and happy.” — Epictetus

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]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2018 17:07:14 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/91-and-yet-happy/ “Sick and yet happy, in peril and yet happy, dying and yet happy, in exile and happy, in disgrace and happy.” — Epictetus

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]]> 91 - And Yet Happy erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:49 “Sick and yet happy, in peril and yet happy, dying and yet happy, in exile and happy, in disgrace and happy.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Sick and yet happy, in peril and yet happy, dying and yet happy, in exile and happy, in disgrace and happy.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 91 m1jvm971 90 - Misfortune as Good Fortune "Remember, too, on every occasion that leads you to vexation to apply this principle: not that this is a misfortune, but that to bear it nobly is good fortune." — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2018 21:38:21 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/90-misfortune-as-good-fortune/ "Remember, too, on every occasion that leads you to vexation to apply this principle: not that this is a misfortune, but that to bear it nobly is good fortune." — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 90 - Misfortune as Good Fortune erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:29 "Remember, too, on every occasion that leads you to vexation to apply this principle: not that this is a misfortune, but that to bear it nobly is good fortune." — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! "Remember, too, on every occasion that leads you to vexation to apply this principle: not that this is a misfortune, but that to bear it nobly is good fortune." — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 90 j02mp821 89 - Misfortune Is No Excuse “So does this misfortune prevent you in any way from being just, generous, sober, reasonable, careful, free from error, courteous, free, etc. – all of which together make human nature complete?” — Epictetus

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]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2018 20:30:17 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/89-misfortune-is-no-excuse/ “So does this misfortune prevent you in any way from being just, generous, sober, reasonable, careful, free from error, courteous, free, etc. – all of which together make human nature complete?” — Epictetus

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]]> 89 - Misfortune Is No Excuse erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:23 “So does this misfortune prevent you in any way from being just, generous, sober, reasonable, careful, free from error, courteous, free, etc. – all of which together make human nature complete?” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for ... “So does this misfortune prevent you in any way from being just, generous, sober, reasonable, careful, free from error, courteous, free, etc. – all of which together make human nature complete?” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for ... false full 89 41p5rlq0 88 - Lose Your Nose “If money is your only standard, then consider that, by your lights, someone who loses their nose does not suffer any harm.“ — Epictetus

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]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2018 16:39:34 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/88-lose-your-nose/ “If money is your only standard, then consider that, by your lights, someone who loses their nose does not suffer any harm.“ — Epictetus

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]]> 88 - Lose Your Nose erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:30 “If money is your only standard, then consider that, by your lights, someone who loses their nose does not suffer any harm.“ — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “If money is your only standard, then consider that, by your lights, someone who loses their nose does not suffer any harm.“ — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 88 80nlrwz0 87 - Process vs. Outcome “Show me one person who cares how they act, someone for whom success is less important than the manner in which it is achieved. While out walking, who gives any thought to the act of walking itself? Who pays attention to the process of planning, not just the outcome?” — Epictetus

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]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2018 18:20:22 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/87-process-vs-outcome/ “Show me one person who cares how they act, someone for whom success is less important than the manner in which it is achieved. While out walking, who gives any thought to the act of walking itself? Who pays attention to the process of planning, not just the outcome?” — Epictetus

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]]> 87 - Process vs. Outcome erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:30 “Show me one person who cares how they act, someone for whom success is less important than the manner in which it is achieved. While out walking, who gives any thought to the act of walking itself? Who pays attention to the process of planning, not just the outcome?” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes o... “Show me one person who cares how they act, someone for whom success is less important than the manner in which it is achieved. While out walking, who gives any thought to the act of walking itself? Who pays attention to the process of planning, not just the outcome?” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes o... false full 87 x16n3v41 86 - Overlook Many Things "Let us overlook many things in those who are like opponents in the gymnasium. For, as I have said before, it is in our power to get out of the way and to have no suspicion or hatred." — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2018 16:32:14 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/86-overlook-many-things/ "Let us overlook many things in those who are like opponents in the gymnasium. For, as I have said before, it is in our power to get out of the way and to have no suspicion or hatred." — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 86 - Overlook Many Things erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:22 "Let us overlook many things in those who are like opponents in the gymnasium. For, as I have said before, it is in our power to get out of the way and to have no suspicion or hatred." — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for list... "Let us overlook many things in those who are like opponents in the gymnasium. For, as I have said before, it is in our power to get out of the way and to have no suspicion or hatred." — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for list... false full 85 p1k8mv20 85 - Everything is Only for a Day "Everything is only for a day, both that which remembers and that which is remembered." — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2018 16:53:57 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/85-everything-is-only-for-a-day/ "Everything is only for a day, both that which remembers and that which is remembered." — Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 85 - Everything is Only for a Day erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:54 "Everything is only for a day, both that which remembers and that which is remembered." — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! "Everything is only for a day, both that which remembers and that which is remembered." — Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 84 71vw9nz0 84 - Logic and Empathy “When somebody’s wife or child dies, to a man we all routinely say, ‘Well, that’s part of life.’ But if one of our own family is involved, then right away it’s ‘Poor, poor me!’ We would do better to remember how we react when a similar loss afflicts others.” — Epictetus

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]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2018 16:02:47 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/84-logic-and-empathy/ “When somebody’s wife or child dies, to a man we all routinely say, ‘Well, that’s part of life.’ But if one of our own family is involved, then right away it’s ‘Poor, poor me!’ We would do better to remember how we react when a similar loss afflicts others.” — Epictetus

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]]> 84 - Logic and Empathy erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:52 “When somebody’s wife or child dies, to a man we all routinely say, ‘Well, that’s part of life.’ But if one of our own family is involved, then right away it’s ‘Poor, poor me!’ We would do better to remember how we react when a similar loss afflicts others.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube!... “When somebody’s wife or child dies, to a man we all routinely say, ‘Well, that’s part of life.’ But if one of our own family is involved, then right away it’s ‘Poor, poor me!’ We would do better to remember how we react when a similar loss afflicts others.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube!... false full 83 61m2rmz0 83 - The Beginning of Philosophy "This, then, is the beginning of philosophy – an awareness of one’s own mental fitness." — Epictetus

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]]> 83 - The Beginning of Philosophy erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:00 "This, then, is the beginning of philosophy – an awareness of one’s own mental fitness." — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! "This, then, is the beginning of philosophy – an awareness of one’s own mental fitness." — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 82 80q6r6p1 82 - Radical Responsiblity “We are responsible for some things, while there are others for which we cannot be held responsible.” — Epictetus

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]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2018 18:15:44 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/82-radical-responsiblity/ “We are responsible for some things, while there are others for which we cannot be held responsible.” — Epictetus

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]]> 82 - Radical Responsiblity erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:57 “We are responsible for some things, while there are others for which we cannot be held responsible.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “We are responsible for some things, while there are others for which we cannot be held responsible.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 81 713vnvq0 81 - Impressions and Assent of the Will “Impressions, striking a person’s mind as soon as he perceives something within range of his senses, are not voluntary or subject to his will, they impose themselves on people’s attention almost with a will of their own. But the act of assent which endorses these impressions is voluntary and a function of the human will.” — Epictetus

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]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2018 17:19:43 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/81-impressions-and-assent-of-the-will/ “Impressions, striking a person’s mind as soon as he perceives something within range of his senses, are not voluntary or subject to his will, they impose themselves on people’s attention almost with a will of their own. But the act of assent which endorses these impressions is voluntary and a function of the human will.” — Epictetus

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]]> 81 - Impressions and Assent of the Will erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:20 “Impressions, striking a person’s mind as soon as he perceives something within range of his senses, are not voluntary or subject to his will, they impose themselves on people’s attention almost with a will of their own. But the act of assent which endorses these impressions is voluntary and a function of the human will.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! ... “Impressions, striking a person’s mind as soon as he perceives something within range of his senses, are not voluntary or subject to his will, they impose themselves on people’s attention almost with a will of their own. But the act of assent which endorses these impressions is voluntary and a function of the human will.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! ... false full 80 l14x6xl1 80 - Bad Neighbor “I have a bad neighbour – bad, that is, for himself. For me, though, he is good: he exercises my powers of fairness and sociability. “ — Epictetus

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]]> 80 - Bad Neighbor erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:05 “I have a bad neighbour – bad, that is, for himself. For me, though, he is good: he exercises my powers of fairness and sociability. “ — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “I have a bad neighbour – bad, that is, for himself. For me, though, he is good: he exercises my powers of fairness and sociability. “ — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 79 71wq5qq1 79 - Accept the Inevitable “If we try to adapt our mind to the regular sequence of changes and accept the inevitable with good grace, our life will proceed quite smoothly and harmoniously.” - Epictetus

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]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:43:11 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/79-accept-the-inevitable/ “If we try to adapt our mind to the regular sequence of changes and accept the inevitable with good grace, our life will proceed quite smoothly and harmoniously.” - Epictetus

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]]> 79 - Accept the Inevitable erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:51 “If we try to adapt our mind to the regular sequence of changes and accept the inevitable with good grace, our life will proceed quite smoothly and harmoniously.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “If we try to adapt our mind to the regular sequence of changes and accept the inevitable with good grace, our life will proceed quite smoothly and harmoniously.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 78 v07qxq80 78 - Deprived of the truth “[Treat] unenlightened souls with sympathy and indulgence, remembering that they are ignorant or mistaken about what’s most important. Never be harsh, remember Plato’s dictum: ‘Every soul is deprived of the truth against its will.’“ — Epictetus

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]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:13:54 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/78-deprived-of-the-truth/ “[Treat] unenlightened souls with sympathy and indulgence, remembering that they are ignorant or mistaken about what’s most important. Never be harsh, remember Plato’s dictum: ‘Every soul is deprived of the truth against its will.’“ — Epictetus

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]]> 78 - Deprived of the truth erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:52 “[Treat] unenlightened souls with sympathy and indulgence, remembering that they are ignorant or mistaken about what’s most important. Never be harsh, remember Plato’s dictum: ‘Every soul is deprived of the truth against its will.’“ — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, ins... “[Treat] unenlightened souls with sympathy and indulgence, remembering that they are ignorant or mistaken about what’s most important. Never be harsh, remember Plato’s dictum: ‘Every soul is deprived of the truth against its will.’“ — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, ins... false full 77 k08rlr20 77 - Habits “If you like doing something, do it regularly; if you don’t like doing something, make a habit of doing something different. The same goes for moral inclinations. When you get angry, you should know that you aren’t guilty of an isolated lapse, you’ve encouraged a trend and thrown fuel on the fire.” — Epictetus

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]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:01:35 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/77-habits/ “If you like doing something, do it regularly; if you don’t like doing something, make a habit of doing something different. The same goes for moral inclinations. When you get angry, you should know that you aren’t guilty of an isolated lapse, you’ve encouraged a trend and thrown fuel on the fire.” — Epictetus

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]]> 77 - Habits erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:01 “If you like doing something, do it regularly; if you don’t like doing something, make a habit of doing something different. The same goes for moral inclinations. When you get angry, you should know that you aren’t guilty of an isolated lapse, you’ve encouraged a trend and thrown fuel on the fire.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https:/... “If you like doing something, do it regularly; if you don’t like doing something, make a habit of doing something different. The same goes for moral inclinations. When you get angry, you should know that you aren’t guilty of an isolated lapse, you’ve encouraged a trend and thrown fuel on the fire.” — EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https:/... false full 76 z1rnrnv1 76 - Action "If you didn’t learn these things in order to demonstrate them in practice, what did you learn them for?" - Epictetus

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]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2018 23:14:24 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/76-action/ "If you didn’t learn these things in order to demonstrate them in practice, what did you learn them for?" - Epictetus

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]]> 76 - Action erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:19 "If you didn’t learn these things in order to demonstrate them in practice, what did you learn them for?" - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! "If you didn’t learn these things in order to demonstrate them in practice, what did you learn them for?" - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 75 80zrprm0 75 - Be a Guide “When a guide meets up with someone who is lost, ordinarily his reaction is to direct him on the right path, not mock or malign him, then turn on his heel and walk away. As for you, lead someone to the truth and you will find that he can follow. But as long as you don’t point it out to him, don’t make fun of him; be aware of what you need to work on instead.” -Epictetus

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]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2018 20:39:40 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/75-be-a-guide/ “When a guide meets up with someone who is lost, ordinarily his reaction is to direct him on the right path, not mock or malign him, then turn on his heel and walk away. As for you, lead someone to the truth and you will find that he can follow. But as long as you don’t point it out to him, don’t make fun of him; be aware of what you need to work on instead.” -Epictetus

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]]> 75 - Be a Guide erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:10 “When a guide meets up with someone who is lost, ordinarily his reaction is to direct him on the right path, not mock or malign him, then turn on his heel and walk away. As for you, lead someone to the truth and you will find that he can follow. But as long as you don’t point it out to him, don’t make fun of him; be aware of what you need to work on instead.” -EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Sto... “When a guide meets up with someone who is lost, ordinarily his reaction is to direct him on the right path, not mock or malign him, then turn on his heel and walk away. As for you, lead someone to the truth and you will find that he can follow. But as long as you don’t point it out to him, don’t make fun of him; be aware of what you need to work on instead.” -EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Sto... false full 74 81xwjwj0 74 - Being Well Received “Take a lyre player: he’s relaxed when he performs alone, but put him in front of an audience, and it’s a different story, no matter how beautiful his voice or how well he plays the instrument. Why? Because he not only wants to perform well, he wants to be well received – and the latter lies outside his control.“ -Epictetus

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]]> 74 - Being Well Received erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:37 “Take a lyre player: he’s relaxed when he performs alone, but put him in front of an audience, and it’s a different story, no matter how beautiful his voice or how well he plays the instrument. Why? Because he not only wants to perform well, he wants to be well received – and the latter lies outside his control.“ -EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out m... “Take a lyre player: he’s relaxed when he performs alone, but put him in front of an audience, and it’s a different story, no matter how beautiful his voice or how well he plays the instrument. Why? Because he not only wants to perform well, he wants to be well received – and the latter lies outside his control.“ -EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out m... false full 86 x0lvmvq0 73 - One Fundamental Rule "Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can’t control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.” – Epictetus

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]]> 73 - One Fundamental Rule erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:31 "Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can’t control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.” – EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!... "Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can’t control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.” – EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!... false full 73 70yw2wz0 72 - To What End? “All our efforts must be directed towards an end, or we will act in vain. If it is not the right end, we will fail utterly.” - Epictetus

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]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:36:45 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/72-to-what-end/ “All our efforts must be directed towards an end, or we will act in vain. If it is not the right end, we will fail utterly.” - Epictetus

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]]> 72 - To What End? erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:57 “All our efforts must be directed towards an end, or we will act in vain. If it is not the right end, we will fail utterly.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “All our efforts must be directed towards an end, or we will act in vain. If it is not the right end, we will fail utterly.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 72 21973741 71 - Strong Mental Health “People with a strong physical constitution can tolerate extremes of hot and cold; people of strong mental health can handle anger, grief, joy and the other emotions." - Epictetus

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]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:29:29 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/71-strong-mental-health/ “People with a strong physical constitution can tolerate extremes of hot and cold; people of strong mental health can handle anger, grief, joy and the other emotions." - Epictetus

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]]> 71 - Strong Mental Health erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:40 “People with a strong physical constitution can tolerate extremes of hot and cold; people of strong mental health can handle anger, grief, joy and the other emotions." - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “People with a strong physical constitution can tolerate extremes of hot and cold; people of strong mental health can handle anger, grief, joy and the other emotions." - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 71 805l7ly1 70 - A Well Ordered Mind “Nothing, to my way of thinking, is a better proof of a well ordered mind than a man’s ability to stop just where he is and pass some time in his own company.” ― Seneca

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]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:10:29 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/70-a-well-ordered-mind/ “Nothing, to my way of thinking, is a better proof of a well ordered mind than a man’s ability to stop just where he is and pass some time in his own company.” ― Seneca

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]]> 70 - A Well Ordered Mind erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:27 “Nothing, to my way of thinking, is a better proof of a well ordered mind than a man’s ability to stop just where he is and pass some time in his own company.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Nothing, to my way of thinking, is a better proof of a well ordered mind than a man’s ability to stop just where he is and pass some time in his own company.” ― SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 70 m0jvmv70 69 - Persist and Resist “There are two vices much blacker and more serious than the rest: lack of persistence and lack of self-control ... persist and resist.” - Epictetus

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]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:47:30 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/69-persist-and-resist/ “There are two vices much blacker and more serious than the rest: lack of persistence and lack of self-control ... persist and resist.” - Epictetus

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]]> 69 - Persist and Resist erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:24 “There are two vices much blacker and more serious than the rest: lack of persistence and lack of self-control ... persist and resist.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “There are two vices much blacker and more serious than the rest: lack of persistence and lack of self-control ... persist and resist.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 69 j12mpm20 68 - Apathy and Superficiality “So when you hear that even life and the like are indifferent, don’t become apathetic; and by the same token, when you’re advised to care about them, don’t become superficial and conceive a passion for externals.” - Epictetus

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]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:00:38 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/68-apathy-and-superficiality/ “So when you hear that even life and the like are indifferent, don’t become apathetic; and by the same token, when you’re advised to care about them, don’t become superficial and conceive a passion for externals.” - Epictetus

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]]> 68 - Apathy and Superficiality erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:10 “So when you hear that even life and the like are indifferent, don’t become apathetic; and by the same token, when you’re advised to care about them, don’t become superficial and conceive a passion for externals.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.... “So when you hear that even life and the like are indifferent, don’t become apathetic; and by the same token, when you’re advised to care about them, don’t become superficial and conceive a passion for externals.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.... false full 68 40p5r5q1 67 - The Neutrality of Circumstances "Where does the good lie? ‘In the will.’ And evil? ‘Also in the will.’ And things neither good nor bad – ‘... lie in whatever is external to the will.’" - Epictetus

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]]> 67 - The Neutrality of Circumstances erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:22 "Where does the good lie? ‘In the will.’ And evil? ‘Also in the will.’ And things neither good nor bad – ‘... lie in whatever is external to the will.’" - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! "Where does the good lie? ‘In the will.’ And evil? ‘Also in the will.’ And things neither good nor bad – ‘... lie in whatever is external to the will.’" - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 67 81nlrlz1 66 - Change “Is any man afraid of change? What can take place without change? What then is more pleasing or more suitable to the universal nature? And can you take a hot bath unless the wood for the fire undergoes a change? And can you be nourished unless the food undergoes a change? And can anything else that is useful be accomplished without change? Do you not see then that for yourself also to change is just the same, and equally necessary for the universal nature?” - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:38:44 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/66-change/ “Is any man afraid of change? What can take place without change? What then is more pleasing or more suitable to the universal nature? And can you take a hot bath unless the wood for the fire undergoes a change? And can you be nourished unless the food undergoes a change? And can anything else that is useful be accomplished without change? Do you not see then that for yourself also to change is just the same, and equally necessary for the universal nature?” - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 66 - Change erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:14 “Is any man afraid of change? What can take place without change? What then is more pleasing or more suitable to the universal nature? And can you take a hot bath unless the wood for the fire undergoes a change? And can you be nourished unless the food undergoes a change? And can anything else that is useful be accomplished without change? Do you not see then that for yourself also to change is just the same, and equally necessary for the universal nature?” - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail T... “Is any man afraid of change? What can take place without change? What then is more pleasing or more suitable to the universal nature? And can you take a hot bath unless the wood for the fire undergoes a change? And can you be nourished unless the food undergoes a change? And can anything else that is useful be accomplished without change? Do you not see then that for yourself also to change is just the same, and equally necessary for the universal nature?” - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail T... false full 66 x06n3n40 65 - Self Illusion “What illusion about myself do I entertain?” - Epictetus

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]]> 65 - Self Illusion erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:43 “What illusion about myself do I entertain?” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “What illusion about myself do I entertain?” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 65 p0k8m821 64 - Who Do You Want To Be? “Settle on the type of person you want to be and stick to it, whether alone or in company. “ - Epictetus

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]]> 64 - Who Do You Want To Be? erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:07 “Settle on the type of person you want to be and stick to it, whether alone or in company. “ - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Settle on the type of person you want to be and stick to it, whether alone or in company. “ - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 64 70vw9wz1 63 - Giving Away Your Control “The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.” - Epictetus

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]]> 63 - Giving Away Your Control erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:31 “The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 63 60m2r2z1 62 - Reason (Just the Facts) “For what does reason purport to do? ‘Establish what is true, eliminate what is false and suspend judgement in doubtful cases.’ ... What else does reason prescribe? ‘To accept the consequence of what has been admitted to be correct.’“ - Epictetus

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]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:26:14 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/62-reason-just-the-facts/ “For what does reason purport to do? ‘Establish what is true, eliminate what is false and suspend judgement in doubtful cases.’ ... What else does reason prescribe? ‘To accept the consequence of what has been admitted to be correct.’“ - Epictetus

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]]> 62 - Reason (Just the Facts) erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:06 “For what does reason purport to do? ‘Establish what is true, eliminate what is false and suspend judgement in doubtful cases.’ ... What else does reason prescribe? ‘To accept the consequence of what has been admitted to be correct.’“ - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, i... “For what does reason purport to do? ‘Establish what is true, eliminate what is false and suspend judgement in doubtful cases.’ ... What else does reason prescribe? ‘To accept the consequence of what has been admitted to be correct.’“ - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, i... false full 62 81q6r8p0 61 - A Science to Living Well “What makes for freedom and fluency in the practice of writing? Knowledge of how to write. The same goes for the practice of playing an instrument. It follows that, in the conduct of life, there must be a science to living well.” - Epictetus

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]]> 61 - A Science to Living Well erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:21 “What makes for freedom and fluency in the practice of writing? Knowledge of how to write. The same goes for the practice of playing an instrument. It follows that, in the conduct of life, there must be a science to living well.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instag... “What makes for freedom and fluency in the practice of writing? Knowledge of how to write. The same goes for the practice of playing an instrument. It follows that, in the conduct of life, there must be a science to living well.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instag... false full 61 703vn6q1 60 - Strong Impressions “So make a practice at once of saying to every strong impression: ‘An impression is all you are, not the source of the impression.’ Then test and assess it with your criteria, but one primarily: ask, ‘Is this something that is, or is not, in my control?’” - Epictetus

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]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2018 00:34:38 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/60-strong-impressions/ “So make a practice at once of saying to every strong impression: ‘An impression is all you are, not the source of the impression.’ Then test and assess it with your criteria, but one primarily: ask, ‘Is this something that is, or is not, in my control?’” - Epictetus

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]]> 60 - Strong Impressions erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:46 “So make a practice at once of saying to every strong impression: ‘An impression is all you are, not the source of the impression.’ Then test and assess it with your criteria, but one primarily: ask, ‘Is this something that is, or is not, in my control?’” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! F... “So make a practice at once of saying to every strong impression: ‘An impression is all you are, not the source of the impression.’ Then test and assess it with your criteria, but one primarily: ask, ‘Is this something that is, or is not, in my control?’” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! F... false full 60 l04x6kl0 59 - Dealing with Gossip “If you learn that someone is speaking ill of you, don’t try to defend yourself against the rumours; respond instead with, ‘Yes, and he doesn’t know the half of it, because he could have said more.’” - Epictetus

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]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2018 16:55:35 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/59-dealing-with-gossip/ “If you learn that someone is speaking ill of you, don’t try to defend yourself against the rumours; respond instead with, ‘Yes, and he doesn’t know the half of it, because he could have said more.’” - Epictetus

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]]> 59 - Dealing with Gossip erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:53 “If you learn that someone is speaking ill of you, don’t try to defend yourself against the rumours; respond instead with, ‘Yes, and he doesn’t know the half of it, because he could have said more.’” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again... “If you learn that someone is speaking ill of you, don’t try to defend yourself against the rumours; respond instead with, ‘Yes, and he doesn’t know the half of it, because he could have said more.’” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again... false full 59 70wq5vq0 58 - Open to Change "If any man is able to convince me and show me that I do not think or act right, I will gladly change; for I seek the truth by which no man was ever injured. But he is injured who abides in his error and ignorance. " - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2018 18:33:18 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/58-open-to-change/ "If any man is able to convince me and show me that I do not think or act right, I will gladly change; for I seek the truth by which no man was ever injured. But he is injured who abides in his error and ignorance. " - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 58 - Open to Change erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:35 "If any man is able to convince me and show me that I do not think or act right, I will gladly change; for I seek the truth by which no man was ever injured. But he is injured who abides in his error and ignorance. " - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or... "If any man is able to convince me and show me that I do not think or act right, I will gladly change; for I seek the truth by which no man was ever injured. But he is injured who abides in his error and ignorance. " - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or... false full 58 v17qx881 57 - Eliminating Desire “People to whom such things are still denied come to imagine that everything good will be theirs if only they could acquire them. Then they get them: and their longing is unchanged, their anxiety is unchanged, their disgust is no less, and they still long for whatever is lacking. Freedom is not achieved by satisfying desire, but by eliminating it.” - Epictetus

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]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2018 16:59:00 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/57-eliminating-desire/ “People to whom such things are still denied come to imagine that everything good will be theirs if only they could acquire them. Then they get them: and their longing is unchanged, their anxiety is unchanged, their disgust is no less, and they still long for whatever is lacking. Freedom is not achieved by satisfying desire, but by eliminating it.” - Epictetus

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]]> 57 - Eliminating Desire erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:50 “People to whom such things are still denied come to imagine that everything good will be theirs if only they could acquire them. Then they get them: and their longing is unchanged, their anxiety is unchanged, their disgust is no less, and they still long for whatever is lacking. Freedom is not achieved by satisfying desire, but by eliminating it.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 ... “People to whom such things are still denied come to imagine that everything good will be theirs if only they could acquire them. Then they get them: and their longing is unchanged, their anxiety is unchanged, their disgust is no less, and they still long for whatever is lacking. Freedom is not achieved by satisfying desire, but by eliminating it.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 ... false full 57 70yw2qv0 56 - Falling Short “Do not be disgusted, discouraged, or dissatisfied if you do not succeed in doing everything according to right principles; but when you have failed, return again, and be content if the greater part of what you do is consistent with man’s nature. “ - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2018 17:56:06 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/56-falling-short/ “Do not be disgusted, discouraged, or dissatisfied if you do not succeed in doing everything according to right principles; but when you have failed, return again, and be content if the greater part of what you do is consistent with man’s nature. “ - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 56 - Falling Short erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:32 “Do not be disgusted, discouraged, or dissatisfied if you do not succeed in doing everything according to right principles; but when you have failed, return again, and be content if the greater part of what you do is consistent with man’s nature. “ - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Fi... “Do not be disgusted, discouraged, or dissatisfied if you do not succeed in doing everything according to right principles; but when you have failed, return again, and be content if the greater part of what you do is consistent with man’s nature. “ - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Fi... false full 56 21973rx1 55 - How to Talk About Yourself “In your conversation, don’t dwell at excessive length on your own deeds or adventures. Just because you enjoy recounting your exploits doesn’t mean that others derive the same pleasure from hearing about them.” - Epictetus

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]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2018 21:37:23 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/55-how-to-talk-about-yourself/ “In your conversation, don’t dwell at excessive length on your own deeds or adventures. Just because you enjoy recounting your exploits doesn’t mean that others derive the same pleasure from hearing about them.” - Epictetus

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]]> 55 - How to Talk About Yourself erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:37 “In your conversation, don’t dwell at excessive length on your own deeds or adventures. Just because you enjoy recounting your exploits doesn’t mean that others derive the same pleasure from hearing about them.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. ... “In your conversation, don’t dwell at excessive length on your own deeds or adventures. Just because you enjoy recounting your exploits doesn’t mean that others derive the same pleasure from hearing about them.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. ... false full 55 805l78x1 54 - Nature of Humans "To care for all men is according to man’s nature; and man should value the opinion only of those who openly live according to nature. " - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 54 - Nature of Humans erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:32 "To care for all men is according to man’s nature; and man should value the opinion only of those who openly live according to nature. " - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! "To care for all men is according to man’s nature; and man should value the opinion only of those who openly live according to nature. " - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 54 m0jvm8m0 53 - Compassion for Your Critics “When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. They can only go by their views, not yours. If their views are wrong, it is they who will suffer the consequences. Keeping this in mind, treat your critics with compassion. When you are tempted to get back at them, remind yourself, ‘They did what seemed to them to be the right thing to do.’” - Epictetus

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]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2018 21:13:02 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/53-compassion-for-your-critics/ “When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. They can only go by their views, not yours. If their views are wrong, it is they who will suffer the consequences. Keeping this in mind, treat your critics with compassion. When you are tempted to get back at them, remind yourself, ‘They did what seemed to them to be the right thing to do.’” - Epictetus

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]]> 53 - Compassion for Your Critics erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:19 “When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. They can only go by their views, not yours. If their views are wrong, it is they who will suffer the consequences. Keeping this in mind, treat your critics with compassion. When you are tempted to get back at them, remind yourself, ‘They did what seemed to them to be the right thing to do.’” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! M... “When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. They can only go by their views, not yours. If their views are wrong, it is they who will suffer the consequences. Keeping this in mind, treat your critics with compassion. When you are tempted to get back at them, remind yourself, ‘They did what seemed to them to be the right thing to do.’” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! M... false full 53 j12mpkl0 52 - Contemplate "Acquire the contemplative way of seeing how all things change into one another, and constantly attend to it, and exercise yourself in this part of philosophy. For nothing is so well suited to produce magnanimity." - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2018 17:13:56 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/52-contemplate/ "Acquire the contemplative way of seeing how all things change into one another, and constantly attend to it, and exercise yourself in this part of philosophy. For nothing is so well suited to produce magnanimity." - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 52 - Contemplate erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:47 "Acquire the contemplative way of seeing how all things change into one another, and constantly attend to it, and exercise yourself in this part of philosophy. For nothing is so well suited to produce magnanimity." - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or t... "Acquire the contemplative way of seeing how all things change into one another, and constantly attend to it, and exercise yourself in this part of philosophy. For nothing is so well suited to produce magnanimity." - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or t... false full 52 40p5rw91 51- Judge Precisely “If someone bathes quickly, don’t say he doesn’t bathe properly, say he bathes quickly. If someone drinks a lot, don’t say he is a drunk, say he drinks a lot. Unless you know their reasons for their actions how can you be sure of your negative judgment of them? Not judging others too quickly will save you from misperceiving their actions.” - Epictetus

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]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2018 16:26:33 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/51-judge-precisely/ “If someone bathes quickly, don’t say he doesn’t bathe properly, say he bathes quickly. If someone drinks a lot, don’t say he is a drunk, say he drinks a lot. Unless you know their reasons for their actions how can you be sure of your negative judgment of them? Not judging others too quickly will save you from misperceiving their actions.” - Epictetus

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]]> 51- Judge Precisely erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:15 “If someone bathes quickly, don’t say he doesn’t bathe properly, say he bathes quickly. If someone drinks a lot, don’t say he is a drunk, say he drinks a lot. Unless you know their reasons for their actions how can you be sure of your negative judgment of them? Not judging others too quickly will save you from misperceiving their actions.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is availa... “If someone bathes quickly, don’t say he doesn’t bathe properly, say he bathes quickly. If someone drinks a lot, don’t say he is a drunk, say he drinks a lot. Unless you know their reasons for their actions how can you be sure of your negative judgment of them? Not judging others too quickly will save you from misperceiving their actions.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is availa... false full 51 81nlrpn1 50 - No Need to Envy Others “When you confine yourself to only those things that are under your control, you cannot be defeated. Don’t be fooled by outward appearances. People with more prestige, power, or some other distinction are not necessarily happier because of what they have. There is no reason to be envious or jealous of anyone. If you lead a rational life, the good lies within you. Our concern should be our freedom, not titles and prestigious positions. The way to freedom is not to be too concerned about things we don’t control.” -Epictetus

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]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:17:30 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/50-no-need-to-envy-others/ “When you confine yourself to only those things that are under your control, you cannot be defeated. Don’t be fooled by outward appearances. People with more prestige, power, or some other distinction are not necessarily happier because of what they have. There is no reason to be envious or jealous of anyone. If you lead a rational life, the good lies within you. Our concern should be our freedom, not titles and prestigious positions. The way to freedom is not to be too concerned about things we don’t control.” -Epictetus

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]]> 50 - No Need to Envy Others erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:59 “When you confine yourself to only those things that are under your control, you cannot be defeated. Don’t be fooled by outward appearances. People with more prestige, power, or some other distinction are not necessarily happier because of what they have. There is no reason to be envious or jealous of anyone. If you lead a rational life, the good lies within you. Our concern should be our freedom, not titles and prestigious positions. The way to freedom is not to be too concerned about things... “When you confine yourself to only those things that are under your control, you cannot be defeated. Don’t be fooled by outward appearances. People with more prestige, power, or some other distinction are not necessarily happier because of what they have. There is no reason to be envious or jealous of anyone. If you lead a rational life, the good lies within you. Our concern should be our freedom, not titles and prestigious positions. The way to freedom is not to be too concerned about things... false full 50 x06n3690 49 - Inner Resources “Remember that for every challenge you face, you have the resources within you to cope with that challenge. If you are inappropriately attracted to someone, you will find you have the resource of self-restraint. When you have pain, you have the resource of endurance. When you are insulted, you have the resource of patience. If you start thinking along these lines, soon you will find that you don’t have a single challenge for which you don’t have the resource to cope.” - Epictetus

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]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:04:38 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/49-inner-resources/ “Remember that for every challenge you face, you have the resources within you to cope with that challenge. If you are inappropriately attracted to someone, you will find you have the resource of self-restraint. When you have pain, you have the resource of endurance. When you are insulted, you have the resource of patience. If you start thinking along these lines, soon you will find that you don’t have a single challenge for which you don’t have the resource to cope.” - Epictetus

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]]> 49 - Inner Resources erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:06 “Remember that for every challenge you face, you have the resources within you to cope with that challenge. If you are inappropriately attracted to someone, you will find you have the resource of self-restraint. When you have pain, you have the resource of endurance. When you are insulted, you have the resource of patience. If you start thinking along these lines, soon you will find that you don’t have a single challenge for which you don’t have the resource to cope.” - EpictetusSend us Fan M... “Remember that for every challenge you face, you have the resources within you to cope with that challenge. If you are inappropriately attracted to someone, you will find you have the resource of self-restraint. When you have pain, you have the resource of endurance. When you are insulted, you have the resource of patience. If you start thinking along these lines, soon you will find that you don’t have a single challenge for which you don’t have the resource to cope.” - EpictetusSend us Fan M... false full 49 p0k8mlr1 48 - Judgments “If you are pained by any external thing, it is not this thing that disturbs you, but your own judgment about it. And it is in your power to wipe out this judgment now.” - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2018 04:53:27 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/48-judgments/ “If you are pained by any external thing, it is not this thing that disturbs you, but your own judgment about it. And it is in your power to wipe out this judgment now.” - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 48 - Judgments erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:27 “If you are pained by any external thing, it is not this thing that disturbs you, but your own judgment about it. And it is in your power to wipe out this judgment now.” - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “If you are pained by any external thing, it is not this thing that disturbs you, but your own judgment about it. And it is in your power to wipe out this judgment now.” - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 48 70vw9ql1 47 - What is Death? “He who fears death fears either the loss of sensation or a different kind of sensation. But if you shall have no sensation, neither will you feel any harm; and if you will acquire another kind of sensation, you will be a different kind of living being and you will not cease to live.” - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Sat, 24 Feb 2018 19:56:21 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/47-what-is-death/ “He who fears death fears either the loss of sensation or a different kind of sensation. But if you shall have no sensation, neither will you feel any harm; and if you will acquire another kind of sensation, you will be a different kind of living being and you will not cease to live.” - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 47 - What is Death? erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:40 “He who fears death fears either the loss of sensation or a different kind of sensation. But if you shall have no sensation, neither will you feel any harm; and if you will acquire another kind of sensation, you will be a different kind of living being and you will not cease to live.” - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.c... “He who fears death fears either the loss of sensation or a different kind of sensation. But if you shall have no sensation, neither will you feel any harm; and if you will acquire another kind of sensation, you will be a different kind of living being and you will not cease to live.” - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.c... false full 47 60m2rxk1 46 - Be Good Now “No longer talk at all about the kind of man that a good man ought to be, but be such.” - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:08:52 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/46-be-good-now/ “No longer talk at all about the kind of man that a good man ought to be, but be such.” - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 46 - Be Good Now erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:02:57 “No longer talk at all about the kind of man that a good man ought to be, but be such.” - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “No longer talk at all about the kind of man that a good man ought to be, but be such.” - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 46 81q6r8z0 45 - Arguing to Stone "If a man objects to truths that are all too evident, it is no easy task finding arguments that will change his mind. This is proof neither of his own strength nor of his teacher’s weakness. When someone caught in an argument hardens to stone, there is just no more reasoning with them." - Epictetus

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]]> 45 - Arguing to Stone erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:02:50 "If a man objects to truths that are all too evident, it is no easy task finding arguments that will change his mind. This is proof neither of his own strength nor of his teacher’s weakness. When someone caught in an argument hardens to stone, there is just no more reasoning with them." - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffe... "If a man objects to truths that are all too evident, it is no easy task finding arguments that will change his mind. This is proof neither of his own strength nor of his teacher’s weakness. When someone caught in an argument hardens to stone, there is just no more reasoning with them." - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffe... false full 45 703vn6m1 44 - A Brief Existence “A brief existence is common to all things, and yet you avoid and pursue all things as if they would be eternal.” - Marcus Aurelius

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]]> 44 - A Brief Existence erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:12 “A brief existence is common to all things, and yet you avoid and pursue all things as if they would be eternal.” - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “A brief existence is common to all things, and yet you avoid and pursue all things as if they would be eternal.” - Marcus AureliusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 44 l04x6kj0 43 - Pleasure as Punishment “Pleasures, when they go beyond a certain limit, are but punishments.” - Seneca

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]]> 43 - Pleasure as Punishment erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:05 “Pleasures, when they go beyond a certain limit, are but punishments.” - SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “Pleasures, when they go beyond a certain limit, are but punishments.” - SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 43 70wq5vy0 42 - Can’t Escape Yourself “The man who spends his time choosing one resort after another in a hunt for peace and quiet, will in every place he visits find something to prevent him from relaxing.” - Seneca

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]]> 42 - Can’t Escape Yourself erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:46 “The man who spends his time choosing one resort after another in a hunt for peace and quiet, will in every place he visits find something to prevent him from relaxing.” - SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “The man who spends his time choosing one resort after another in a hunt for peace and quiet, will in every place he visits find something to prevent him from relaxing.” - SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 42 v17qx8m1 41 - Perfectionism “We abandon our pursuits because we despair of ever perfecting them.” - Epictetus

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]]> 41 - Perfectionism erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:12 “We abandon our pursuits because we despair of ever perfecting them.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “We abandon our pursuits because we despair of ever perfecting them.” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 41 k18rl251 40 - Miserable by Choice “It is essential to make oneself used to putting up with a little. Even the wealthy and the well provided are continually met and frustrated by difficult times and situations. It is in no man’s power to have whatever he wants; but he has it in his power not to wish for what he hasn’t got, and cheerfully make the most of the things that do come his way.” - Seneca

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]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2018 20:50:47 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/40-miserable-by-choice/ “It is essential to make oneself used to putting up with a little. Even the wealthy and the well provided are continually met and frustrated by difficult times and situations. It is in no man’s power to have whatever he wants; but he has it in his power not to wish for what he hasn’t got, and cheerfully make the most of the things that do come his way.” - Seneca

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]]> 40 - Miserable by Choice erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:33 “It is essential to make oneself used to putting up with a little. Even the wealthy and the well provided are continually met and frustrated by difficult times and situations. It is in no man’s power to have whatever he wants; but he has it in his power not to wish for what he hasn’t got, and cheerfully make the most of the things that do come his way.” - SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 10... “It is essential to make oneself used to putting up with a little. Even the wealthy and the well provided are continually met and frustrated by difficult times and situations. It is in no man’s power to have whatever he wants; but he has it in his power not to wish for what he hasn’t got, and cheerfully make the most of the things that do come his way.” - SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 10... false full 40 z0rnr560 39 - Setbacks “A setback has often cleared the way for greater prosperity. Many things have fallen only to rise to more exalted heights.” - Seneca

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]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:55:32 +0000 erick@stoic.coffee (erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward)) https://bleav.com/shows/stoic-coffee-break/episodes/39-setbacks/ “A setback has often cleared the way for greater prosperity. Many things have fallen only to rise to more exalted heights.” - Seneca

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]]> 39 - Setbacks erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:46 “A setback has often cleared the way for greater prosperity. Many things have fallen only to rise to more exalted heights.” - SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “A setback has often cleared the way for greater prosperity. Many things have fallen only to rise to more exalted heights.” - SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 39 81zrp3q1 38 - Practical Stoicism “My advice is really this: what we hear the philosophers saying and what we find in their writings should be applied in our pursuit of the happy life. We should hunt out the helpful pieces of teaching, and the spirited and noble-minded sayings which are capable of immediate practical application - not far-fetched or archaic expressions or extravagant metaphors and figures of speech - and learn them so well that words become works.” - Seneca

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]]> 38 - Practical Stoicism erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:18 “My advice is really this: what we hear the philosophers saying and what we find in their writings should be applied in our pursuit of the happy life. We should hunt out the helpful pieces of teaching, and the spirited and noble-minded sayings which are capable of immediate practical application - not far-fetched or archaic expressions or extravagant metaphors and figures of speech - and learn them so well that words become works.” - SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind progra... “My advice is really this: what we hear the philosophers saying and what we find in their writings should be applied in our pursuit of the happy life. We should hunt out the helpful pieces of teaching, and the spirited and noble-minded sayings which are capable of immediate practical application - not far-fetched or archaic expressions or extravagant metaphors and figures of speech - and learn them so well that words become works.” - SenecaSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind progra... false full 38 80xwjkw1 37 - Tragedy? You Decide! “What else are tragedies but the ordeals of people who have come to value externals, tricked out in tragic verse?” - Epictetus

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]]> 37 - Tragedy? You Decide! erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:57 “What else are tragedies but the ordeals of people who have come to value externals, tricked out in tragic verse?” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! “What else are tragedies but the ordeals of people who have come to value externals, tricked out in tragic verse?” - EpictetusSend us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 37 x1lvmwr1 36 - Admiration of Lunatics Who do you seek the approval of? There’s only one person’s approval that matters.

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]]> 36 - Admiration of Lunatics erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:39 Who do you seek the approval of? There’s only one person’s approval that matters.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! Who do you seek the approval of? There’s only one person’s approval that matters.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 36 71yw2vv1 35 - Drama Llama Is a life with little drama boring or fulfilling?

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]]> 35 - Drama Llama erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:20 Is a life with little drama boring or fulfilling?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! Is a life with little drama boring or fulfilling?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 35 20973yx0 34 - Blame Game When something bad happens in your life who’s to blame?

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]]> 34 - Blame Game erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:30 When something bad happens in your life who’s to blame?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! When something bad happens in your life who’s to blame?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 34 815l79x0 33 - Beginners Mind Let go of what you know so you can grow.

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]]> 25 - Trust Your Path erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:59 Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing. Trust your path.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing. Trust your path.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 25 80q6r9z1 24 - Difficult People Never assume a malice when ignorance is more likely.

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]]> 24 - Difficult People erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:15 Never assume a malice when ignorance is more likely.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! Never assume a malice when ignorance is more likely.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 24 713vnxm0 23 - Role Models The greatest emperor in Rome had role models. Who are yours?

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]]> 23 - Role Models erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:13 The greatest emperor in Rome had role models. Who are yours?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! The greatest emperor in Rome had role models. Who are yours?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 23 l14x6yj1 22 - Gratitude Can you be grateful for the challenges in your life?

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]]> 16 - Amor Fati: Love your fate erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:03:43 Why we should learn to love our fate.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! Why we should learn to love our fate.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 16 x0lvmxr0 15 - Emotional Responsibility What if you could be 100% in charge of your own emotions?

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]]> 15 - Emotional Responsibility erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:49 What if you could be 100% in charge of your own emotions?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! What if you could be 100% in charge of your own emotions?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 15 70yw28v0 14 - Receiving Criticism How should a stoic receive criticism?

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]]> 14 - Receiving Criticism erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:00 How should a stoic receive criticism?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! How should a stoic receive criticism?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 14 21973xx1 13 - Boundaries Since we cannot control other people and have to accept them for who they are, does that mean we have to accept their bad behavior?

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]]> 13 - Boundaries erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:30 Since we cannot control other people and have to accept them for who they are, does that mean we have to accept their bad behavior?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! Since we cannot control other people and have to accept them for who they are, does that mean we have to accept their bad behavior?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 13 805l7kx1 12 - Accepting Others “Let philosophy scrape off your own faults, rather than be a way to rail against the faults of others,” wrote Seneca. Rather wasting time trying to change others, we should learn how be more accepting of who they are.

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]]> 12 - Accepting Others erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:04:01 “Let philosophy scrape off your own faults, rather than be a way to rail against the faults of others,” wrote Seneca. Rather wasting time trying to change others, we should learn how be more accepting of who they are.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks... “Let philosophy scrape off your own faults, rather than be a way to rail against the faults of others,” wrote Seneca. Rather wasting time trying to change others, we should learn how be more accepting of who they are.Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks... false full 12 m0jvmkm0 11 - Reacting to Circumstances You can’t control what happens to you in your life, but you can control your reaction.

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]]> 9 - Uncomfortable Truths erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:05:30 What are the uncomfortable truths about yourself that you are afraid to face in your life?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! What are the uncomfortable truths about yourself that you are afraid to face in your life?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 9 81nlr8n1 8 - Unquestioned Beliefs 8 - Unquestioned Beliefs

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]]> 2 - Finding your Purpose erick@highergears.net (Erick Cloward) 00:06:11 What are you meant to do in the world?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! What are you meant to do in the world?Send us Fan Mail The Build an Unbreakable Mind program for building mental discipline is now open for enrollment! My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads. Thanks again for listening! false full 2 l04x6pj0 1 - What do you Control? First episode. What is under your control?

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