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Join Erick Cloward, Stoic author and host of The Stoic Coffee Break Podcast, as he shares how Stoicism transformed his approach to emotions and reactivity. In this 3-minute clip, learn practical Stoic wisdom to stay calm and focused in any situation!

Key Takeaways
Feel emotions in proportion to events with Stoic principles.  
Your perspective, not the event, drives your reactions.  
Consistency (like daily Stoic practice) builds lasting change.

Quotes
Erick Cloward: “It’s just the way that you’re thinking about this, not the thing.”  
Epictetus: “It’s not the event, but your judgment about the event.”

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