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The One Take Stoic
by Megan Johnson
The One Take Stoic is a daily podcast where we talk about the power of mindset. Most days we dissect a stoic quote, on occasion we talk to other individuals who have used mindset to be amazing.
Episodes
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178: You can do this
Today we are talking about schedule changes and what I am doing to deal with Covid19. As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thrivingonfat/ Twitter: twitter.com/ThrivingOnFat Facebook:...
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177: Atlas's Burden
Today we are using a Seneca quote to think about the burdens we all carry. During the episode I mention Atlas. He is the Greek Titan that is tasked with holding up the heavens. As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com Instagram:...
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176: Control
Today we are using an Epictetus quote to talk about control. Control is an elusive and fickle thing because the more control we believe we have over our things and situation in life, often means the less control we have. All we can really control are our actions. Somethings we cannot even fully...
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175: Time heals all wounds
Only time can heal somethings. When we are faced with pain, that is the LAST anyone wants to hear. However, it's true. A forest will grow after a fire blazes through. People will rebuild in the ruins of an earthquake. Personal loss will heal with the help of time and the guidance of friends. As...
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175: Stop complaining, start acting
Today we are using a Marcus Aurelius quote to talk about action in lieu of complaining. Take a few minutes and think about what you can do to start acting, instead of complaining. As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com…
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174: Human Connection
Today we are using a quote to talk about human inner connection. Yes every man may be an island, however, that is not the whole story. At the root of it, runs a connection we all have. We all go through similar human experiences, we all feel pain, love, loss, happiness, and sadness. It is through...
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153: to be broken, is to be human
Today we are using an Instagram post from last year, to help us shift our mindset and understand that we are all broken. From our broken places we can grow and become better versions of ourselves. If you are going through a break right now, it may seem like it is impossible to overcome, but you…
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172: Rising above your circumstance
Today we are using a Marcus Aurelius quote to talk about improving your lot in life. As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thrivingonfat/ Twitter: twitter.com/ThrivingOnFat Facebook:...
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171: Refining Your Truth
Today we're talking about being open to new ideas even if they are contrary to what you currently hold dear or currently believe. Yes, sometimes we are correct in our beliefs and that's okay. However, it's important that we be open to the possibility of being wrong and having to alter the way we…
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170: Enjoy the moments you have
Today we are using a Marcus Aurelius quote to help us appreciating what we have. We use it to help us understand that the next minutes of our lives are not promised us. Death comes for everybody at different times, in different places and with different amounts of surprise. We are not promised...
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169: Wealth
Today we are using an Epictetus quote to talking about obtaining true wealth. As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thrivingonfat/ Twitter: twitter.com/ThrivingOnFat Facebook:...
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168: Adding to a conversation
Today we are're using a Cato quote to better understand when to talk, and when to allow silence. Sometimes it's difficult to realize when we are truly adding to a conversation. So, I want to challenge you today, when you're going about your daily conversations. Before mindlessly adding to a...
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167: Assembling your life
Today we are taling about assembling our life. When making a change or staying on a path, its important to remember that we have the choice to continue forward. Our daily steps to stay on track, develops into the journey of a lifetime. We building that journey with our habits, and our actions. As...
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166: I'm Possible
Today we are talking about the idea of something being impossible. To which I offer the question: if given the right mindset, can we overcome the obstacles in our way? After all, look at Roger Bannister, before him, we thought it was an impossibility to run a 4-minute mile. Or when we the cold…
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consistency: the slippery fish
Today we are talking about consistency. I haven't had much with ya'll, so I do apologize. I will make it a point be more consistent. As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thrivingonfat/ Twitter:...
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164: Youthful Enthusiasm
Today we are talking about not losing you enthusiasm. Growing old does not mean losing that zest for life you had as a kid. The funny thing is, when relistening to the episode I realized I sound so monotoned. So much for a zest of life, really I was still shaking the cobwebs off me. waking up can...
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163: to be evenminded
Today we are talking about maintaining your cool under pressure. Take note of the times you lose your cool and try and find the core reason you flew off the handle. Figure it out and work on it. See if there is something you can do to keep that from happening next time. As usual, if you want to…
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162: The only real mistake
Today we talk about failure and how important it is the keeping pushing through it. As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thrivingonfat/ Twitter: twitter.com/ThrivingOnFat Facebook:...
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161: If at first you don't succeed
Fiailure is the best learning and growing tool we have. As we fail, we are given the opportunity to see what we are made of. So don't let this failure break you, instead allow it to temper you, so you can be stronger than before. As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take...
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160: I'm Back
Good morning friends; I am back in action! The move went well, and I am still getting settled in. The big stuff is done and I am able to once again talk to y'all daily, so thank you for understanding my going dark for a week. Today we talk a little bit about understanding when life throws you...
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159: Weakness
This episode was supposed to drop Friday, but there was a hiccup with the drop date. Enjoy. As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thrivingonfat/ Twitter: twitter.com/ThrivingOnFat Facebook:...
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158: Do what is right
While we went to stay true to ourselves , and not compromise our integrity, that does not mean that you will never be in the wrong. Yes you want to stay true to yourself so you do not tilt and windmills. However if you remain obstinate in the face of everyone pushing back, you may be the one in…
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157: Allowing confidence
Having confidence does not mean that you have to be cocky. Nor is confidence innate, instead it is something you can build, and even get better. Sometimes it can be a difficult skill to acquire, however, if you have a strong Why to anchor to, it becomes easier to build up your confidence. It is...
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156: Reexamining wrongs
Today we are using a Marcus Aurelius quote to talk about examining our wrongs instead of focusing on the wrongs that others do. Some it can be easy to point out when others make mistakes, so it is my challenge to you to look inward the next time you chastise another mistake. When we focus on what...
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155: Plan But Also Act
Today we are talking about a Seneca quote. I hope you enjoy. As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thrivingonfat/ Twitter: twitter.com/ThrivingOnFat Facebook: Facebook.com/thrivingonfat Notice a...
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154: A work in progress
You may not be where you want to be, but be happy with the path you are on. __ Enjoy life's happy moments while you are striving from greatness. __ Don't let your future expectations cloud your judgment. And happy Saturday, kick up you feet and enjoy your weekend! As usual, if you want to say hi…
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153: Anger
As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thrivingonfat/ Twitter: twitter.com/ThrivingOnFat Facebook: Facebook.com/thrivingonfat Notice a theme? Anywho, I'll talk at you tomorrow!
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152: Contextualizing problems
Today we are talking about problems, and how with the proper insight we can use these difficulties into positives. We can turn our problems into positive guidelines to help guide future decisions. All it takes is a little bit of foresight and insight on our parts. When we allow ourselves to step...
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151: Conquering the world
Today, we talk about conquering the world... Well maybe not, when I say, conquering the world, I mean your biggest goal. Before we can focus on conquering the world, we need to first conquer ourselves. In order to do this, you need to look inside ourselves, to understand our Why for doing things,...
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150: The pure and simple truth?
Today we talk about the many faces of truth. I hope you enjoy!! As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thrivingonfat/ Twitter: twitter.com/ThrivingOnFat Facebook: Facebook.com/thrivingonfat Notice a...
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149: Life is a mountain
The beauty of life is that there are ups, downs, valleys, and peaks. At each stage in our life, we have different expectations for us. I have said this before and I'll say it again, life is a journey, it's an adventure, it's something that is ever changing. This metaphor (well technically simile)...
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148: Not allowing emotions to control you
Today we are talking about emotions. They are a necessary part of life. Keeping that in mind, however, it is important that we do not allow them to control our behavior. Afterall a mind clouded with anger and fear, but not a mind that makes rational and sensible choices. Just ask any animal with...
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147: Black, white and gray all over
Today we're talking about the importance of having both rules and structure, as well as freedom from those rules. In some parts in our lives, we will need very hard-and-fast rules, however, in other cases, we need the freedom to make decisions that are not dependant upon those rules. As we change...
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146: The true source of wealth
Today we are talking about wealth. It's important to note that true wealth does not come from what we can purchase, but instead it comes from the experiences that we have. A poor man can be wealthy if he has the right mindset, and a rich man can be poor if he has the wrong one.
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146: Internal happiness
Today we're talking about cultivating happiness. Not just from experiences or from our possessions but from a mindset shift. This mindset shift helps us obtain long-lasting happiness with life, regardless of what hand we are dealt with. Happiness is not about getting everything we want, when we...
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145: Is it right, is it true?
Today we are using a Marcus Aurelius quote to talk about truth and morality. This quote serves as a litmus test for action. When we are contemplating what to do, all we need to ask is: "Is it right; is it true?" If one of those responses is in the negative, then we tweak our action until we get...
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144: happy with the present
Today we are talking about being happy with what we have. I hope yih enjoy!! As usual, if you want to say hi to the voice behind the One Take Stoic you can find me at: Thrivingonfat.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thrivingonfat/ Twitter: twitter.com/ThrivingOnFat Facebook:...
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142: We communicate with action
Today we are focusing on communication. Many of us have heard the old adage, "it's not about what you say, but how you say it." Today we take that idea to its logical conclusion to encompass not only how others actions matter, but our actions to ourselves matter just as much. Often time when we…
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142: Gaining strength with emotions
Today we talk about strength. We talk about what it is, and what it is not. Strength is not having everything go your way. Strength comes from pushing through pain and obstacles to obtain your goals regardless of life's setbacks. Disappointment will occur, the pain will happen, we may cry and…
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141: Struggle is not failure
Today we are talking about the importance of dealing with struggle, and how it is not a prerequisite to failure. You can give up and fail after you struggle, but if you pus through the struggle, you can come out the other side stronger and more resilient than before. Reaching your goals is not...
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140: strength in community
Good morning folks!! today will be a double show (the second dropping later today.) For now, however, I hope you enjoy our talk about community and mental toughness.
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139: Broken, but not beaten
The world can break you, but it cannot defeat you. Setbacks happen, but do not let the define you. Allow yourself to grow through the broken parts so you can become an improved better version of yourself. Are you ready to start making a change in your health? Then sign up for my 31-day Primal...
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138: smile at trouble
Today we are using a Thomas Paine quote to focus on growing from missteps and smiling in the face of adversity. Throughout our daily struggles, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what we are going through. In these times, it is important to remember why we are trying to change....
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137: A hero's journey
Today we are talking about the hero's journey, and how with each journey we grow with failure. It is not about taking little leaps so that we do not fall, instead, it is about taking huge leaps to get to where we want to go. Reaching your goals is not easy, but they can be obtained. All you have…
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136: Words carry weight
Today we are focusing upon the the weight that words carry. Regardless of if they are in print, on social media or in between our ears. Our words can be the force keeping us from changing or what is holding us back from taking the next step. Think about that for a second, even the words you say…
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135: One step at a time
Today we are talking about the importance of being mindful while we are taking one step at a time. Since the only moment we have is the one we are taking, we should be mindful of the steps we choose. This does not negate the need for planning, it only illustrates how little was can control. What…
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134: Allow yourself to live
Today we are talking a look at a Marcus Aurelius quote to think about the concept of allowing yourself to live. Allow yourself try and to fail. Because that is where the beauty of life comes from. When were are able to grow and become better we allow ourselves to live. If we are afraid and do not...
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133: Bringing it all together
Today we are bringing a few ideas we have been talking about this past week together. It all comes down to understanding that time is bit a given, so we need to take action on making ourselves better now. If we keep putting it off for tomorrow things will never get done. So figure out what you…
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132: never let go
Today we are focusing on finding the thing that drives us towards action. Take a moment and reflect on what you are passionate about. What dreams do you have? How can you tie those things into your daily life so that you can have more meaning in your life? Find your dream, take hold if it and…
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131: Belief
today we are using another Arnold Schwarzenegger quote, to talk about belief. In order to get better, or push through perceived obstacles you need to believe you can do it, and that you are worthy for why you are trying to get. If you are looking to improve your health, then you should sign up…
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The One Take Stoic is a daily podcast where we talk about the power of mindset. Most days we dissect a stoic quote, on occasion we talk to other individuals who have used mindset to be amazing.
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The One Take Stoic is created and hosted by Megan Johnson.
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