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Stoic Coffee Break

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

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334 - Serious Joy: A Stoic’s Unexpected Superpower

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2025/03/13

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 a text My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn,...

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17:18

333 - Do Better, Be Better: Maintaining Stoic Virtue...

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2025/02/27

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 a t...

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332 - Creating a Stoic Company: Interview with Geoff...

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2025/02/13

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 ...

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331 - How We Make Ourselves Unhappy

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2025/02/05

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 a text My book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads. Thanks ...

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330 - Emotional Algebra: Interview with Dr. Erik Fisher

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2025/01/31

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 a text My book Stoicism 101 is available for pre-order! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube! Find me on linkedIn, instagra...

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15:10

329 - Stoicism vs. Brocism

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2025/01/25

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 RufusSend us ...

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Q & A: Money, Politics, & Good Enough

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2025/01/16

Send us a text 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 RogersMy book Stoicism 101 is available for pre-order! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coff...

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13:26

327 - Why Individualism Fails

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2025/01/09

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

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14:57

326 - How to Break Up Without Breaking Down: A...

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2025/01/02

Send us a textWe all suffer heartbreak from time to time. It’s an inevitable part of life with other people. So how can we use Stoicism to help us move past a broken heart? Today, we’re going to discuss how this ancient philosophy has some great tools to mend and move forward.”There can be no doubt that the desire lovers have for each other is not so very different from friendship - you might say it was friendship gone mad.”—SenecaFind out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube...

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325 - New Year Same You?: The Stoic Guide to...

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2024/12/27

Send us a textAs the new year begins, there is always a push to make resolutions and plans. Do you know what you want to accomplish next year? Do you have goals that you want to pursue? How do you plan on accomplishing them? Today I want to talk about some ideas about how you can more successful in achieving the things you want.”Life is long if you know how to use it.” —SenecaBuild an Unbreakable Year! Join us for Building the Unbreakable: MindWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedI...

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14:38

324 - Kintsugi and Stoicism: Finding Strength in the...

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2024/12/19

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

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13:18

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

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2024/12/07

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

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322 - Wise Feelings: The Secret Sauce to Smart Choices

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2024/11/22

Send us a textDo you see your emotions as something that get in the way? What if you had no emotions or ignored you emotions, do you think that you would make better choices? In this weeks episode I want to discuss how emotions are guides rather than enemies, and how emotions are the key to help us make better decisions. “Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.” — RumiBook a free leadership coaching session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts...

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321 - How to Think Like Socrates: Interview With...

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2024/11/13

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

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320 - How to Actually Achieve Your Goals

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2024/11/08

Send us a textDo you struggle in getting started with achieving your goals? Do you get overwhelmed and quit before you even start? In this week’s episode I want to talk about how you can change your mindset to help you work through the blocks that are keeping you from living the kind of life you want.“The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution.” —SenecaBook a free leadership coaching session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break websi...

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18:10

319 - Q & A: Self Gaslighting, Communication,...

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2024/10/31

Send us a textThis 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 l...

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318 - Mental Health, Stoic Wisdom: Finding Calm in...

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2024/10/22

Send us a textDo 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. Book a free leadership coaching session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, trans...

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317 - How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for...

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2024/10/17

Send us a textDo 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.”—EpictetusBook a free leadership coaching session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Watch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or thr...

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316 - How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for...

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2024/10/10

Send us a textAre 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.”—SenecaWatch the episode on YouTube.Book a free leadership coaching session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Find out more about the Leadership Mastermind.Watch episodes on Y...

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15:24

315 - The Strength to Feel: A Stoic’s Journey to...

Stoic Coffee Break ·

2024/10/02

Send us a textDo 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 i...

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