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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, Logan Cruz here your friendly neighborhood guide to
navigating this crazy thing cold life. You know that feeling
when you walk into a room and jus own it,
when you feel unstoppable, like you can conquer anything. That's confidence, baby,
And guess what, you don't have to be born with it. Nope.
Confidence is a muscle, and like any muscle, it gets
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stronger with the right training. Today we're diving deep into
the ancient wisdom of stoicism and how its practical exercises
can help you build that unshakable, rock solid confidence. Think
of it as your mental gym membership for Inabatastery. Stoicism
isn't about being emotionless robots, folks. It's about understanding our emotions,
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accepting what we can't control, and focusing on what we
can our thoughts and actions. Ever felt like you were
drowning in a sea of worries. You know that feeling
when your mind races with what is some doubts. Stoicism
gives you the tools to navigate those jobby waters with grace.
Here are five powerful takeaways from stoke philosophy can super
charge your confidence. One embrace discomfort, listen up, because this
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one's a game changer. True growth happens outside our comfort zones.
I ever tried something new and felt at that initial
wave of anxiety. That's your comfort zone, whispering stay safe,
But here's the secret. Fishing past that fear is where
the magic happens. Every time you conquer a challenge, beako small,
you build confidence, muscle memory. Think of it like this,
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If you never step out of your comfort zone, your
confidence will stay sucking its sweatpants on the couch. Two.
Control your inner dialog. Our thoughts are incredibly powerful. Ever
had those negative self talk monsters with spring doubts in
your ear? You can't do it, They say you're not
good enough. Stoicism teaches us to recognize these thought patterns
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and challenge them. Are those thoughts really true or are
they just fear disguised as facts. Start replacing those negative
whispers with positive affirmations. Three. Focus on what you can control.
Life throws curveballs, There's no doubt about it. But we
can't control everything that happens around us. Trying to micromanage
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every little detail will leave you feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
Stoicism emphasizes focusing our energy on what we can control
our actions, our reactions in our mindset fall practice gratitude.
It's easy to get caught up in the hussle and
forget to appreciate the good stuff. Take a moment each
day to acknowledge the things you're grateful for. Your health,
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your loved once, a warm cup of coffee on a
chilly morning. Cuttivit and gratitude chifts are perspective and helps
us feel more content and confident. Ave live in accordance
with virtue. Stoicism emphasizes living a life guided by virtues
like wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance. When we strive to
act ethically and with integrity, we build in our strength
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and confidence. It's about a ligning your actions with your
values and knowing that you are making a positive impact
on the world. Imagine this, You're preparing for an important
presentation at work. Your heart is pounding, but instead of
letting those notes consume you, you remember your stoat training.
You take a deep breath, focus on the message you
want to deliver, and channel are in about us. You
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rock that presentation. Why Because you've built the confidence muscle
through practice and self awareness. Remember forks building true confidence
is a journey, not a destination. There will be ups
and downs, moments of doubt, and times when you feel
like you're facing in a pill battle. But with stoke
wisdom as your guide, you can navigate those challenges with
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grace and the much stronger than ever before. So are
you ready to unleash your inner confidence? This week? Try
incorporating one storic exercise into your daily routine. Notice how
it impacts your mindset and actions. And don't forget to
share your experiences. I want to hear about your triumphs. Together,
let's build a community of confident individuals who are living
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their best lives. See you in the next episode, and remember,
keep those stoke muscles flex. This podcast is powered by
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