327 - Why Individualism Fails Stoic Coffee Break podcast

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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 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 again for listening!…

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332 - Creating a Stoic Company: Interview with Geoff Roberts from Outseta 1:01:44

20 днів тому1:01:44

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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. 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 again for listening!…

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331 - How We Make Ourselves Unhappy 12:11

28 днів тому12:11

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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 again for listening!…

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330 - Emotional Algebra: Interview with Dr. Erik Fisher 1:10:20

5 weeks тому1:10:20

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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! Order here! Find out more at https://stoic.coffee Watch episodes on YouTube ! Find me on linkedIn , instagram , twitter , or threads . Thanks again for listening!…

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329 - Stoicism vs. Brocism 16:29

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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 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 again for listening!…

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328 - Q & A: Money, Politics, & Good Enough 15:21

7 weeks тому15:21

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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 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 again for listening!…

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327 - Why Individualism Fails 13:26

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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.” —Seneca 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 again for listening!…

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326 - How to Break Up Without Breaking Down: A Stoic's Guide for Letting Go 16:51

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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 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 again for listening!…

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325 - New Year Same You? The Stoic Guide to Effective Resolutions 11:50

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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 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 again for listening!…

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324 - Kintsugi and Stoicism: Finding Strength in the Beauty of Broken Things 15:43

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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 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 again for listening!…

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323 - Truth vs. Ego: Stoicism and the Backfire Effect 14:22

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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." —Seneca 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 again for listening!…

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322 - Wise Feelings: The Secret Sauce to Smart Choices 16:27

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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 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 again for listening!…

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321 - How to Think Like Socrates: Interview With Donald J. Robertson 2:01:37

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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 in this wide ranging conversation about how philosophy can you improve your thinking and mental health. 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 again for listening!…

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320 - How to Actually Achieve Your Goals 15:30

17 weeks тому15:30

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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 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 again for listening!…

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319 - Q & A: Self Gaslighting, Communication, Romance, and Amor Fati 19:33

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