Tag: challenges
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316 – How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life (Part 1)
“It is the power of the mind to be unconquerable.” —Seneca Do you feel like you’re not living up to your potential? Discover how Stoic principles can transform your mindset and empower you to take control of your life. Learn the first steps towards becoming unconquerable by embracing personal responsibility, focusing on what you can…
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314 – Think Slow, Act Fast: How to Plan and Win
In a world that often glorifies rapid action, the wisdom of “think slow, act fast” offers a refreshing perspective. By investing time in meticulous planning, we can navigate potential setbacks and align our actions with our true objectives. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also fosters resilience in both personal and professional endeavors. “Patience…
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312 – Stoicism in Action: Interview with Shawn Sarazin
“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” —Marcus Aurelius In this heartfelt episode of the Stoic Coffee Break, Erick Cloward sits down with Shawn Sarazin, a listener who shares his transformative journey through pain and acceptance. From battling chronic leg issues to making the life-altering decision to amputate,…
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310 – Overcoming Trauma & How Hardships Make You Who You Are with J.R. Martinez
Dive into the transformative journey of J.R. Martinez, an Iraqi war veteran and motivational speaker, as he shares his profound insights on overcoming trauma. Explore how embracing hardships and practicing daily positivity can redefine your life’s narrative.
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282 – Timeless Principles For Handling a Changing World
Discover the timeless principles of Stoicism that can help you navigate the ever-changing world. Learn to focus on what doesn’t change, embrace change, seek growth over comfort, practice gratitude, live in the present moment, cultivate inner resilience, and practice compassion and understanding. These principles will empower you to handle whatever life throws your way. Join…
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280 – Interview with Author Ryan Bush
This week’s episode features an interview with author Ryan Bush, who takes a design approach to structuring your thinking. In this conversation, they discuss topics such as changing how you think, self-esteem, and depression. Ryan shares insights from his book “Become Who You Are,” which explores the connection between happiness and embodying personal virtues. Tune…
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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 Do you fear the unexpected? Do you stress out when life throws you a curveball? Life is full of surprises. When we think that we’ve…
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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 Understanding the different types of problems can help you face challenges more effectively. Learn about simple, complicated, complex, and…
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271 – Cultivating Connection: Stoic Insights on Loneliness
“As long as we live, let us cherish each other. For, when we die, the opportunity of aiding one another is lost for all eternity.” — Seneca Struggling with loneliness? The last few years have been tough, but it’s important to reach out and connect with others. Discover the insights on loneliness from a Stoic…
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260 – Suffer Well
“Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind.” — Seneca 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…