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

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 fear lies."—SenecaBuild an Unbreakable Year! Join us for a Stoic Yearly Planning Session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Watch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

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.” — RumiBuild an Unbreakable Year! Join us for a Stoic Yearly Planning Session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Watch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

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 Emperor. Join me in this wide ranging conversation about how philosophy can you improve your thinking and mental health.Build an Unbreakable Year! Join us for a Stoic Yearly Planning Session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Watch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

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.” —SenecaBuild an Unbreakable Year! Join us for a Stoic Yearly Planning Session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Watch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

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 life will proceed quite smoothly and harmoniously."—EpictetusBuild an Unbreakable Year! Join us for a Stoic Yearly Planning Session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Watch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

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 RufusTake Arthur Brooks personality quizBuild an Unbreakable Year! Join us for a Stoic Yearly Planning Session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Watch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

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.”—EpictetusBuild an Unbreakable Year! Join us for a Stoic Yearly Planning Session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Watch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

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.Build an Unbreakable Year! Join us for a Stoic Yearly Planning Session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Watch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

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 is the one within.”—Rainer Maria RilkeBuild an Unbreakable Year! Join us for a Stoic Yearly Planning Session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Watch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

Send us a textDo 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 AureliusBuild an Unbreakable Year! Join us for a Stoic Yearly Planning Session!Visit the Stoic Coffee Break website for more episodes, transcripts, and merch.Watch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!