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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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In just five minutes, this guided meditation uses a precise 4-2-6 breath and Stoic detachment to separate your calm center from external chaos. By grounding in the body, naming the “turbulence,” and repeating “I am the pilot, not the turbulence,” you’ll instantly regain perspective and control.

Designed for use anywhere—desk, car, or hallway—it delivers a compact, research-backed reset to steer your mind through any storm.

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