The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
—Marcus Aurelius
Stoicism 101
My book, Stoicism 101 from Adams Media is now available for pre-order! Stoicism 101 is packed full of Stoic wisdom with plenty of tips about how you can apply the ancient philosophy of Stoicism in the modern world. If you like this podcast, you’re going to love this book.
From Seneca to Marcus Aurelius, to virtue as the sole good, you learn the history of Stoicism, how it influenced both ancient and modern world, and how you can apply this practical philosophy in your own life.
Help Support the Podcast
Hey Friends! My name is Erick Cloward and welcome to the Stoic Coffee Break, a weekly podcast where I do my best to explain Stoic principles and how you can apply them in your daily life.
If you like what you hear, please join my community, The Stoic Coffee House on Circle. You’ll get extra content, early notifications about my upcoming book, and you’ll get access to the Mind Over Mood 30 day Stoic challenge course. We also do monthly meetups and you’ll be able ask questions directly to me.
I also take often questions from the House and turn them into episodes, so here’s your chance to get your questions answered by me!
Featured Episode
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 Aurelius
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About the Podcast
The Stoic Coffee Break delivers bite sized pieces of Stoic philosophy in a way that is applicable in modern life. I share my understanding and experiences in order to help you find some clarity by applying Stoic principles in your life.
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